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AGENCY (WAM) Saturday, Mar20, 2022 | Sha'ban 17, 1443
Bodour Al Qasimi inspects progress of Sharjah Sustainable City, Al Hira Beach projects
SHARJAH, Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development
Authority (Shurooq), conducted a detailed inspection and oversaw the progress of
two new projects currently under development by Shurooq.
These include Sharjah Sustainable City, a first-of-its-kind project in
the emirate that meets the highest standards of green economy and environmental
sustainability, being developed by Shurooq in partnership with Diamond
Developers, and Al Hira Beach, which Shurooq commenced in February 2021.
During the visit, Al Qasimi was accompanied by Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer,
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq),
Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa, Chief Executive Officer of Sharjah Sustainable City, and
several directors of various departments under Shurooq.
Al Qasimi toured the two projects and was briefed on the status of their
progress and the facilities and amenities planned for each site. The Shurooq
Chairperson was updated on the stringent criteria followed to ensure completion
of the projects on time in line with Sharjah’s vision to accelerate the
advancement of the tourism and real estate sectors and to fulfil Shurooq’s goal
of enhancing the investment appeal of Sharjah and creating new business
opportunities.
She thanked all the teams involved in the various stages of construction
of the two projects for their efforts and keenness to complete the work on time
and in adherence to the highest quality standards.
She emphasised that the Sharjah Sustainable City project aligns with
Shurooq's strategy of bolstering environment-friendly investments, business
diversification and developing projects with the highest long-term impact.
Speaking about the Al Hira Beach project, Bodour Al Qasimi pointed out
that it translates Shurooq’s inclusive vision that builds on Sharjah’s
aspirations and goals of bringing paradigm shifts in the tourism sector and
investing in projects that contribute to the progress and development of the
areas in which they are located.
Sharjah Sustainable City: A model for future cities The Sharjah
Sustainable City, an urban mixed-use residential community project, is a model
for future cities. The project’s design meets the highest social, environmental
and economic sustainability criteria. Adopting renewable and clean energy
systems, the sustainable community comprises eco-friendly and energy-efficient
3, 4 and 5-bedroom villas, indoor vertical farms, a school, and service
facilities such as gymnasiums, separate swimming pools for men and women, and
dedicated playing areas for children.
The AED2 billion project extends over 7.2 million square feet and is
being implemented in four phases. The first phase includes 280 villas that have
been fully sold out, while the second phase includes 324 villas, of which 55
percent have been sold and is scheduled to be delivered in March 2023.
Al Hira Beach: Shurooq’s largest beach development project The AED87
million Al Hira Beach project extends over a 3.5-kilometre stretch across the
shoreline overlooking the Arabian Gulf in the Al Fisht area in Sharjah. It
comprises three clusters with six retail units in each, featuring 18 restaurants
and cafes, a promenade, marina, sports facilities and service amenities.
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