The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) today hosted a special ceremony at the Golf and Shooting Club, Sharjah, to honour the partners and sponsors of Sharjah Water Festival 2014, which was held from 17 to 20 December.

The ceremony was organized in the presence of HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General, SCTDA, and a number of dignitaries, Sharjah government officials and local and regional media.

Welcoming the guests, HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Director General, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority said the Sharjah Water Festival in its eighth year had been a resounding success. “Over the past eight years the Festival has reaffirmed the pride of place Sharjah has come to enjoy as a leading tourist destination known for its popular international festivals that attract tourists and families from across the region and the world,” he said. 

 “The Authority is sparing no effort to promote Sharjah’s tourism product by offering world-class services, events and activities throughout the emirate, making Sharjah an unforgettable stay and experience for all our guests,” Al Midfa added.

Thanking the emirate’s leadership, Al Midfa said: “We couldn’t have achieved this success without the vision and wise leadership of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the constant support of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.”

Al Midfa said the Authority is committed to take its success further by constantly exploring new ways to excel and develop the various festivals and events it hosts every year.  

The Authority has been taking part in top international tourism exhibitions and industry events to showcase Sharjah as a leading global tourism destination and target new tourism markets around the world, he added.

The Director General said the Authority is delighted to honour all the hard work and efforts that went into making the Sharjah Water Festival a success, and added that the Festival was successful in attracting thousands of families to Al Majaz Waterfront and the Khalid Lagoon. 

The event featured numerous family fun activities and world-class performances such as the extreme water sports, as well as fireworks over four nights. As always, the Grand Finale of the UIM F1 H20 World Powerboat Championship, the Sharjah Grand Prix, was the highlight of the Festival, Al Midfa added.