Sharjah to have new botanical garden

london — His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Saturday signed a contract to build a new botanical garden in Sharjah.

The signing ceremony of the first phase of the project was held in the British capital, London, in the presence of officials.

Located adjacent to Sharjah New Mosque at the Sharjah – Kalba intersection with Emirates Bypass Road, the project covers more than 600,000 square metres. The unique project is an addition to Sharjah’s record of achievements and a complementation of the educational, cultural and scientific vision of the Ruler of Sharjah, as the new garden will house rare plants from different countries.

These plants will be documented according to the latest international systems, in addition to the establishment of advanced educational and training centres for different age groups, as well as specialised research institutes in modern plant science. The project will allow visitors, citizens, residents, university students and researchers in various scientific specialisations to learn about these plants as well as increase their intellectual knowledge and information.

The new botanical garden, along with the Seed Bank and Herbarium in Al Dhaid City, is an important addition to Sharjah’s many scientific, educational and cultural institutions. —