Sultan attends launch of Desert Theatre Festival

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended, on Friday in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah - the launch of the ninth edition of the Sharjah Desert Theatre Festival, which runs until 17 December.

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The opening day featured a theatrical performance written by the Sharjah Ruler, entitled “Al Barraq and Layla Al Afeefa,” staged in the Al Kehaif area of Sharjah.

Sheikh Sultan praised the performance of the actors, the script, the integration of poetic dialogue, and the advanced techniques employed in the theatrical production.

He noted that elements of concept, spectacle, and cinematic presentation had been added to the play, which is distinguished by the diversity of its components. Sheikh Sultan affirmed that the resources and commitment of the Sharjah National Theatre were fully available, enabling the work to be presented under the name of the United Arab Emirates at this festival.

The Ruler of Sharjah affirmed that the participation of the play “Al Barraq and Layla Al Afeefa” aims to win the festival’s award and compete with entries from various Arab countries.

He clarified that winning the award is not a personal title for him nor for Sharjah, but for the United Arab Emirates as a whole.