SDC periodicals spotlight Sultan's Exeter honour and key topics

September 02, 2025 / 10:06 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Department of Culture (SDC) has released the 72nd edition of Al Sharqiya magazine for September 2025, featuring a comprehensive report on His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi’s visit to the University of Exeter on July 25, where he received the prestigious Honorary President's Medal. The magazine also covered his interaction with Khorfakkan university students during the trip. Local leadership and cultural narratives

This issue also includes an in-depth interview titled Path to the Summit with Khalfan Al Harethi, Director of Khorfakkan Municipality. Other features include Authentic Features, spotlighting Hassan Salem Al Naqbi’s life in the 1950s, and Educator of Generations, telling the inspiring story of teacher Sheikha Saeed Obeid from Dibba Al Hisn.

Arts, heritage and community voices

The Engagement section features comments by actress Jumaa Ali, theatre director at the Khor Fakkan Folklore and Theatre Association. Other segments highlight coral reef diving in Khor Fakkan, activities of the local culture and arts society, and interviews with figures such as footballer Waleed Saeed Al Kindi and young composer Majid Abdullah Mohammed Al Naqbi. Additional content showcases Kalba’s traditional dwellings and a historical image from Al Zubarah.

Al Wusta highlights organic farming and community achievements

The 72nd edition of Al Wusta magazine centres on the Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Establishment (Ektifa)’s launch of organic food products, including the high-protein Sabaa Sanabel flour set for 2025 release.

Community leaders and rural success stories

The magazine features an interview with Dr Mohammed Abdullah Saeed Bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Al Dhaid Municipal Council and Director of the Al Dhaid branch of Sharjah Charity International. Authentic Features recounts Hamed Al Hamidi Al Khassouni Al Ketbi’s memories of traditional life, while Engagement covers farmer Musbah Salem Al Ketbi’s self-sufficiency journey in Mleiha.

Festivals, sports and heritage

Additional highlights include coverage of the 8th Al Dhaid Date Festival, exploration of Al Bataeh as a desert tourism destination, and a feature on teenage tennis player Omar Mohammed Zayed. The issue also delves into camel racing history, a special TV programme on camels in Bedouin culture, and a profile on the late Ali Bin Saeed Bin Khalifa Al Ketbi.

Reflecting Sharjah’s cultural and developmental energy

Together, Al Sharqiya and Al Wusta capture the vibrant cultural, social, and economic landscape of Sharjah’s eastern and central regions, underlining the emirate’s ongoing commitment to heritage, innovation, and community engagement.