Sharjah 24: A scientific and historical reference, containing rare treasures, collected by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, over decades, making Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre, a safe haven for researchers and specialists, and to be the jewel in the crown of the University City in Sharjah.
Throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, "Sharjah 24" takes you on a historical tour of Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre halls, revealing Al Qasimi Centre's precious holdings in nine episodes on Sundays and Wednesdays.
The first episode showcase the Qawasim dynasty, who were of the few Arab rulers in Gulf countries interested in currency coinage at an early age and issued coins in Sharjah and Lengeh, such as a rare currency known as "Pisa", which dates as far back as 1831/1832 AD.