His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, member of the Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the design and location of the new Sports City in Sharjah. This ambitious project will include four sports complexes designed for team and individual sports.
The announcement came from His Excellency Engineer Ali Saeed Sultan Muhammad bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, member of the Executive Council and Head of the Sharjah Department of Public Works, during a phone interview on the 'Direct Line' programme aired on Sharjah Radio and Television.
His Excellency Engineer Ali Saeed Sultan Muhammad bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi revealed that His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi personally designed the city, featuring a central square with four main roads: one leading from Al Madam, one to Al Badayer, another toward Mahafiz and Al Bataeh, and the final one from Sharjah Sports City. At the heart of this central square will be the 'Sports City Stadium', the cornerstone and first phase of the project.
The stadium’s design is inspired by a bird soaring over dunes, with its platform and grandstand mimicking the undulating dunes of the area. The large cover above the stadium is shaped like a bird with outstretched wings, changing colour from silver in the morning to a golden-red hue at night.
This environmentally conscious design aligns with the natural landscape and symbolises athletic attributes such as keen eyesight, speed, and strength. The stadium will be equipped to host local, regional, and international events and tournaments.
His Excellency Engineer Ali Saeed Sultan Muhammad bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi added, "In accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, we will immediately proceed with completing the detailed designs for the Sports City Stadium and commence its construction to ensure it is ready to serve athletes, all clubs in the emirate, and the sports sector as soon as possible."