A new landmark was inaugurated in UAE on the first day of Eid Al Fitr in Khor Fakkan.

Under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Engineer Salah Bin Butti Al Muhairi, Adviser to the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey, inaugurated the Khorfakkan Monument, designed in the shape of a traditional Arabian Incense Burner Statue - a symbol of "Mabkhara" - and built at the entrance of the historic city to welcome guests from all the emirates and tourists from around the world on Sunday morning.

Al Muhairi stressed that this new monument is a grant by the Ruler of Sharjah, emphasising that it is in line with the Sharjah Ruler's directives to bring to light the city's historic heritage. He added that Khorfakkan is one of the most famous tourism, heritage and historical destinations in Sharjah.

Al Muhairi pointed out that the launch of the project is in line with the development plans adopted in the Eastern and Central regions, underscoring the significant importance of various heritage and tourism projects that the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated in Khorfakkan.

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