Sharjah: A pictorial journey of time, people and place

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.

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).

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.

The Rolla tree in the 1950s during the Eid celebrations.

The Central Post Office, circa 1970.

The Public Park in 1967. Located in front of the Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), the park was surrounded by government entities.

The Sharjah Airport, circa 1970.

Razfa Al Ayyala and the Eid celebrations in front of the Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), in early 1970s.

The inauguration of the Sharjah TV and Radio building which was known as the United Arab Emirates TV from Sharjah, on February 11, 1989.

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.

Sharjah Radio was built in 1972 and broadcasted in Arabic for 16 hours a day.

Sharjah Public Library.

House of Wisdom – Sharjah.

Khorfakkan Beach.

Mleiha Archaeological Centre.

Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah.

Sharjah International Book Fair.

Al Noor Mosque and Al Noor Island.

College of Sharia and Islamic Studies.

Sharjah Mosque.