UAE seeks to boost talk with Russia: Fahim Al Qasimi

The commentary changed into made throughout 'Sharjah Week' celebrations, which launched within the ancient Russian metropolis of St. Petersburg, on Wednesday. WAM

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah branch of executive family members, DGR, has reaffirmed the continuously strengthening relationship between the UAE and the Russian Federation, as a result of standard pursuits in lots of fields.

The observation became made all the way through 'Sharjah Week' celebrations, which launched in the ancient Russian metropolis of St. Petersburg, on Wednesday. the iconic St. Petersburg Museum is hosting this weeklong Sharjah cultural showcase, which is a continuation of 'Sharjah Cultural Days in the world'. The international cultural endeavor turned into launched with the aid of Sharjah in 2002 to advertise potential and capabilities trade with cities international.

'Sharjah Week' goals to take the longstanding Russian–Emirati ties to the next degree, and exhibit the emirate's newest achievements in sectors of bilateral pastime between the two cities; above all culture, economy and tourism.

In his keynote speech to St. Petersburg officials and the Russian community, Sheikh Fahim noted: "today marks a distinct day in Emirati-Russian members of the family. 'Sharjah Week' is a brand new turning element and a crucial step to proceed our bilateral event in funding, alternate and tourism. We at the moment are on a brand new course to fortify this relationship through culture and heritage."

He brought: "Sharjah is domestic to over 45,000 college students and academicians; probably the most many intellectual and cultural achievements that we pride ourselves on. way of life is Sharjah's soul."

the opening ceremony of 'Sharjah Week', become attended by way of Maadhad Hareb Al Khaili, UAE Ambassador to Russia; Sheikh Faisal bin Saud Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority; Abdulaziz Almusallam, Chairman of Sharjah Institute for Heritage; Abdullah Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah department of way of life; Ali Al Marri, Head of Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre for Gulf reviews; Ahmed Saeed Al Ketbi, Head of the workplace for financial and commercial Affairs, UAE Embassy to Russia, and different representatives from the emirate participating in the event.

Russian attendees protected Vyacheslav Kalganov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for exterior members of the family of St. Petersburg; and Alexander Kolyakin, Director of Peter and Paul Fortres.

The Sharjah country wide Band wowed audiences with average Emirati performances, providing them a glimpse of UAE's rich folk heritage. Attendees toured the Sharjah Week pavilions showcasing natural Emirati crafts and folklore, Arabic calligraphy, and extra.

The weeklong event could be featuring a variety of programmes and workshops spanning culture, paintings and heritage; are living indicates and exhibitions highlighting milestones the emirate has crossed right through its 40-yr cultural adventure; and showcase emerging investment alternatives in its strongly different economic climate.

Sharjah Week is organised by using DGR in cooperation with Sharjah way of life department, Sharjah Institute for Heritage, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism building Authority, Sharjah Airport Authority, Sharjah Museums Authority, and Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre for Gulf stories.

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