Sharjah Chamber and Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality Prepare for the Salt and Fishing Festival
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality are planning to hold the twelfth edition of the Salt and Fishing Festival, scheduled to take place from August 28 to 31 on Al-Hisn Island. This cultural event will blend economic heritage, reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leader in preserving maritime heritage and developing traditional industries. The festival aims to enhance the cultural identity of the UAE by celebrating traditional maritime professions that are the cornerstone of coastal communities’ lives.
Heritage and Economic Development
His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al-Awadi, Director General of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed the importance of the Salt and Fishing Festival as a fundamental pillar of modern economic strategies. Al-Awadi explained that this festival is organized annually to emphasize the connection between heritage and economic development. The event provides an opportunity for producing families and marine industry pioneers to showcase their products to a wide audience, thereby enhancing their presence in new markets and opening new avenues for commercial partnerships.
Dibba Al-Hisn: Cradle of Maritime Heritage
In this context, His Excellency Taleb Abdullah Al-Yahyai, Director of Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality, affirmed the city’s status as a home for maritime heritage in the UAE. He praised the festival as an opportunity to highlight local initiatives and support traditional professions, explaining that the event aims to promote tourism and offer a unique experience for visitors to learn about the lives of fishermen and the intricacies of salt production.
Educational Activities and Topics
The Salt and Fishing Festival features a variety of interactive events and activities, such as educational workshops focusing on the steps of salting and canning fish. Traditional fishing tools and food preservation techniques developed by Emiratis over time will also be showcased. Additionally, awareness seminars on sustainable fishing will be held, contributing to raising awareness about the importance of these activities in preserving the environment.
Opportunities for Entrepreneurs and Producing Families
The festival attracts a wide range of government entities and private companies operating in the salt industry, alongside the participation of producing families showcasing their crafts and heritage products. The event also includes a “Salt Market” and a section for traditional foods, accentuating partnership opportunities in the maritime sector. The Sharjah Chamber and Dibba Al-Hisn Municipality invite the public to visit the festival for a rich experience filled with flavors, memories, and heritage.