Sharjah Museums Authority opens 'Native Plants' exhibition

Sharjah Museums Authority inaugurated “Native Plants in the UAE: The Roots of the Past to the Shades of the Present” exhibition at the Sharjah Heritage Museum, until April 30, 2026.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The opening was attended by Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority, and Maissa Saif Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Museums Authority, as well as a number of specialists in the fields of heritage, agriculture, and culture.

The opening ceremony commenced with an exploratory experience that took guests on an insightful tour to learn about the UAE's native plants and their environmental and cultural significance.

The programme also featured a hands-on workshop on making “sidr soap,” highlighting the use of local plants in traditional crafts and natural products.

Celebrating plants as a living memory that binds Emiratis to their land and environment, the exhibition unfolds a profound as a scientific and cultural vision that invites reflection on the timeless bond between humanity and nature through the lens of heritage journey of discovery, enriched by the beauty and diversity of native plants thriving across the landscapes of the UAE.