Sharjah: A pictorial journey of time, people and place

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Each landmark across the Emirate of Sharjah bears witness to a unique story and is shaped by a journey of accomplishments under His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Above, a mosque in Sharjah city (City of Mosques) circa 1972. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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In this archival photo album, the memories of several key Sharjah landmarks and the history of its residents and visitors are invoked and celebrated. From photographs taken more than 50 years ago to the present, this journey of aspirations and ambitions has inspired a vibrant civilisation and cultural project in the region and across the world, known as Sharjah. Above is an aerial photograph of the eastern part of Sharjah city in the late 1960s, including the Clock Tower Square (Al Zahra). Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Old Sharjah Airport Mosque which was located near the airport in Al Qasimia. It was demolished, and Al Khayal Mosque was built at the same site. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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The Rolla tree in the 1950s during the Eid celebrations. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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The Central Post Office, circa 1970. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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The Public Park in 1967. Located in front of the Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), the park was surrounded by government entities. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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The Sharjah Airport, circa 1970. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Razfa Al Ayyala and the Eid celebrations in front of the Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), in early 1970s. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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The inauguration of the Sharjah TV and Radio building which was known as the United Arab Emirates TV from Sharjah, on February 11, 1989. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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The old Fort (Al Hisn) was built circa 1820 in Sharjah by then Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, as Sharjah’s government headquarters. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Sharjah Radio was built in 1972 and broadcasted in Arabic for 16 hours a day. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Sharjah Public Library. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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House of Wisdom – Sharjah. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Khorfakkan Beach. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Mleiha Archaeological Centre. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Sharjah International Book Fair. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Al Noor Mosque and Al Noor Island. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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College of Sharia and Islamic Studies. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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Sharjah Mosque. Image Credit: Sharjah Documentation and Archive Authority

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