Dr Shaikh Sultan provides backing of Dh1m for theatre groups

Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, provided Dh1 million as backing for theatre groups participating in the 25th edition of the Sharjah Theatre Days Festival, which will begin its activities on March 17.

The announcement was made by Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Owais, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Information. Al Owais said that the backing will help the theatre groups prepare and put on an excellent performance during the festival.