Sharjah Museums Authority
The Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is a government agency in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was formed in 2006 by Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi and was formerly known as the Sharjah Museums Department (SMD). SMA aims to promote Sharjah’s arts, heritage and culture. It oversees many museums and heritage sites across the emirate and is part of the Global Cultural Districts Network. The headquarters are in Sharjah. The Director General is Aisha Rashid Deemas. The founder is Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi. Website: sharjahmuseums.ae.
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