Water festival to boost tourism

Dubai: Sharjah-based Dana Gas, the Middle East's first and largest regional private sector natural gas company, will be the main sponsor of the Sharjah Water Festival 2009.

The festival — an initiative from the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) — is one of its main events that put the emirate on the international map through sports.

Mohammad Ali Al Noma'n, Director General, SCTDA, announced Dana Gas said: "Following the resounding success of the previous editions we once again want to face this huge challenge of further improving on innovative entertainment for the family so as to make Sharjah a popular destination to all," he said.

Ahmad Al Arbeed, CEO, Dana Gas said his company was committed to supporting such activities.

This year's event will feature a host of exciting activities.