A group of 30 classic cars arrived at Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), the day before yesterday, from Sharjah Old Cars Club, in an effort to promote Sharjah Heritage Days. The club’s cars joined the 10 cars present in the square since the first day of SHD. The classic car parade was led by 1979 model-Chevrolet Corvette driven by Sharjah Old Cars Club’s Vice Chairman Salim bin Salim Al Suwaidi. Among the cars was an amazing 1927 model Ford, in addition to a collection of antique cars. 

Salim bin Salim Al Suwaidi, Sharjah Old Cars Club’s Vice Chairman and Head of Technical Committee, said that the club has 1700 members consisting of UAE, GCC, and Arab nationals, both male and female, who own old cars. He added: “The approved classic car must be a 1979 model or older. We have recently have suggested approving cars from 1983 and older. The registered car must comply with the Ministry of Interior’s terms and conditions as well as with the applicable laws.”

Speaking about the club, he said: “Sharjah Old Cars Club was opened in 2008 by His highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. It is the first and oldest in the country, and among the first club’s to issue classic car plates. The club provides an official umbrella for classic car lovers and aims to promote vintage car culture and encourage national sand residents to join this platform. The club has a five-year plan to facilitate promotion of this culture based on an initial policy that does not depend on difficult standards, in order to attract the largest number possible of classic car lovers. The club is a subsidiary of the Sharjah Sports Council, and aims to spread awareness among young people about safe use of the road through lectures and seminars.”

Speaking about the classic car parade, he said: “This parade aims to promote Sharjah Heritage Days. We are present, also, in Sharjah Heritage Days in Central and Eastern districts of Sharjah”.

Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of Sharjah Heritage Institute, said: “The participation of Sharjah Old Cars Club in this parade adds a beautiful touch to the activities of Sharjah Heritage Days. Every year, SHD looks for something new to attract a bigger audience. The vintage car parade kicked off from the club’s headquarters making its way to the Heritage Days’ venue at the Heart of Sharjah, and attracted the attention of residents, audience and road users along the way. People were wondering about the destination of the parade, and they got to know the parade is on the way to Sharjah Heritage Days, so it was a great promotional tool. Upon their arrival at the square, the classic cars joined the other old cars on display since the first day of Heritage Days. People flocked to take photos with these rare cars that cannot be seen except on certain occasions, including Heritage Days”.

“In recognition of this kind gesture, the organizing committee honoured the club and the participating drivers in a ceremony hosted at the SHD square on Saturday evening,” he added.  

Al Musallam said that Sharjah Heritage Days is a cultural extravaganza that contributes to promoting the UAE’s culture and attracting tourists to learn about the country’s heritage and culture.

“The main goal of the Sharjah Heritage Institute and Sharjah Heritage Days is to introduce the authenticity of the past to the current and next generations, enabling them to explore that glorious age and learn about the genuine traditions, folklore and legacy of our ancestors. Heritage Days is a significant occasion to celebrate heritage and authenticity and increase awareness around the necessity of preserving these cultural values. It is a vital cultural event for folklore and cultural heritage offered by Sharjah to the UAE and Arab world every year. Through this event, people can learn about the UAE’s tangible, intangible, and spiritual heritage, and we can develop generations who learn from the past experiences, are proud of their authenticity and who are ready to advance it to ensure its superiority, sustainability and interaction with the present and future.

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