Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Sultan opens Al Hefaiya Lake project in Kalba - GulfToday

Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Sultan opens Al Hefaiya Lake project in Kalba

  • 31 Mar 2024
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Sheikh Sultan interacts with children after the inauguration Al Hefaiya Lake project in Kalba on Saturday. WAM

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, on Saturday, inaugurated the 1.8 kilometre-long Al Hefaiya Lake project in Kalba in the presence of a number of officials and media professionals.

The project is a significant tourism and development initiative in Kalba, offering a scenic destination suitable for all ages.

The lake covers an area of 132,000 square metres and can hold up to 155 million gallons of water.

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It is fed by a surrounding canal and has monitoring and control systems in place.

The project has successfully established a vital water reservoir for Kalba's inhabitants, promotes biodiversity in the area, and offers a new tourist attraction.

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