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Sharjah monument celebrates milestones
Gulf News
|December 03, 2025
34-metre structure in redeveloped Al Estiqlal Square features 4 plaques
The newly redeveloped Al Estiqlal Square inaugurated by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, yesterday, features the Independence Monument.
Topped with a seven-pointed star symbolising the UAE’s seven emirates, the 34-metre tall monument reflects the site's historical and national significance. It features four plaques detailing key historical milestones:
This story is from the December 03, 2025 edition of Gulf News.
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