Districts Affairs Department concludes “Dawahi 13”

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Districts Affairs Department successfully concluded the 13th edition of the “Dawahi Festival,” held at Al Qarayen 4 Park in Sharjah from 12 to 31 December.

The festival drew significant attention and achieved resounding success, establishing itself as a key platform for fostering community cohesion and strengthening bonds among families across the Emirate.

Attracted extensive participation

The festival attracted extensive participation from public and private sector entities, alongside over 90 commercial vendors, including 47 home-based businesses.

The closing ceremony was attended by Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Member of Sharjah’s Executive Council and Chairman of the Districts Affairs Department, along with Dr Abdullah Suleiman Al Kabouri, Director of the Department, and several officials, representatives of participating organisations, invitees, and honourees.

Fulfilling Sharjah Ruler’s directives

The event opened with remarks by Saif Ahmed Robari, Chairman of the festival’s organising committee, who highlighted the strategic importance of the festival in fulfilling the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. He emphasised the festival’s role in reinforcing family values and supporting both individuals and the wider community.

49 entities

Robari also noted the festival's success this year, with the participation of 49 entities, underscoring that teamwork and a spirit of collaboration were pivotal to its achievements.

The ceremony featured a video presentation showcasing the festival’s key activities and highlights.

Following the presentation, Dr Abdullah Suleiman Al Kabouri honoured the government and private sector entities involved in the festival, as well as the organising committee and the volunteer teams whose contributions were integral to its success.