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The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has concluded its programme for the Sharjah Light Festival 2023, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, from 8 to 19 February 2023 in 13 locations across the Emirate of Sharjah. His Excellency Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the SCTDA, said: “The efforts, plans, and initiatives of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority aim to develop and advance the tourism sector, in line with the directives of our wise leadership, represented by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and his continuous support for the tourism sector in the emirate. The objective is to cement Sharjah’s reputation as a prominent destination on the global tourism map, offering visitors a distinctive mix of events, destinations, and innovative projects that meet all aspirations and enrich the tourism experience throughout the year.” H.E. Al Midfa noted that the 12th edition of the festival achieved remarkable success, adding to the emirate’s successful track record of organising major international events that attract tourists and families from all around the world. Every year, the Sharjah Light Festival reports a remarkable growth in visitor numbers to all locations, H.E. added, revealing that this year, the festival welcomed nearly 1.3 million visitors. The Light Village also welcomed large crowds of individuals and families, estimated at more than 148,000 visitors, to great media fanfare, H.E. Al Midfa continued, applauding the efforts made by all partners, entities, media outlets, content creators, social media influencers and various teams that contributed to the event’s success. The festival’s light …

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