Sharjah’s Coastal Heritage Gains Global Recognition | Dubai News

Sharjah’s ancient coastal gems—Dibba Al-Hisn, Khor Fakkan, and Khor Kalba—are now on UNESCO’s Tentative List, spotlighting a 2,000-year-old maritime network that fueled trade, defense, and coastal life across the Indian Ocean. From Neolithic settlements to pearl-processing hubs, these sites reveal Sharjah’s deep ties to Persia, India, and East Africa—and with six of the UAE’s 16 tentative sites now in Sharjah, the emirate is poised to cement its global heritage legacy through rigorous research and conservation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee46a2c3c8f36e34