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Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Asset Management and Kalba Municipal Council discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation
Sharjah: Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, held a coordination meeting with the Municipal Council of Kalba at Souq Al Jubail in Kalba. The meeting aimed to enhance joint cooperation and align efforts between the two parties to support the development of markets in the Eastern Region and contribute to improving the services provided to visitors and shoppers. The meeting was attended by Eng. Sultan Al Ketbi, Chief Officer Al Jubail and Sharjah Livestock Markets, Youssef Al Zaabi, Managing Director of the Food and Hospitality Sector, and Hilal Al Naqbi, Manger of Eastern Region Markets, From the Kalba Municipal Council, the meeting was attended by H.E. Dr. Obaid Saif Hamad Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Municipal Council, along with a number of council members and administrators at Souq Al Jubail in Kalba. The meeting reviewed the key services available at Souq Al Jubail in Kalba, the market's facilities, its various sections, and the comprehensive services provided to meet the needs of visitors. The market is considered one of the specialized shopping centers for fresh food products and serves as an innovative outlet for achieving food security. The meeting also addressed the preparations of the Kalba Livestock Market for the upcoming Eid Al-Adha, discussing the procedures in place to ensure the availability of livestock in sufficient quantities, uphold the highest standards of service quality, and facilitate buying and selling processes to ensure shopper comfort during the holiday season. It also included organizing slaughterhouse operations and reinforcing them with the necessary administrative and technical staff during peak periods, as well as streamlining the services provided to the public. Eng. Sultan Al Ketbi, CEO of Souq Al Jubail and Sharjah Livestock Markets, stated: 'This meeting with the Municipal Council of Kalba stems from our commitment to fostering fruitful cooperation with all government entities in the Emirate of Sharjah. Such collaboration contributes to the development of work systems and ensures the integration of services to meet the needs and requirements of residents in the Eastern Region, as well as in all Souq Al Jubail and Sharjah Livestock Markets across the Emirate. We believe that effective partnerships yield tangible results that positively impact the visitor experience and enhance operational efficiency across the markets under the umbrella of Sharjah Asset Management.' He added: 'As part of our preparations for Eid Al-Adha, we are working to ensure the full readiness of the Kalba Livestock Market by providing sufficient numbers of livestock, ensuring their health and quality, and streamlining all logistical operations to guarantee a smooth and safe experience for shoppers. We are also committed to delivering the highest levels of service and adhering to health and regulatory standards to meet the needs of the community during this blessed occasion.' At the end of the visit, attendees conducted a comprehensive field tour of the various sections of Souq Al Jubail in Kalba to observe operations firsthand and assess the level of readiness across the facilities in preparation for welcoming visitors in the coming period. The visit concluded with an exchange of commemorative shields between Sharjah Asset Management and the Municipal Council of Kalba, in appreciation of the constructive cooperation, joint efforts, and fruitful partnership between both parties, which contribute to serving the community and enhancing the quality of life for Sharjah's residents and visitors. Souq Al Jubail – Kalba Located in the Al Bahaith area of Kalba city, Souq Al Jubail – Kalba features three main sections: the meat section, the fish section, and the fruits and vegetables section. The market also includes a central courtyard and an indoor auction area dedicated to displaying and selling fresh seafood. Spanning a total area of 33,000 square meters, the market includes the main building and parking spaces. It houses 16 shops for meat and poultry, 22 shops for fish, and 31 shops for fruits and vegetables. The project aims to meet the needs of the city's residents for high-quality fresh products while also providing job opportunities for fishermen, traders, farmers, and livestock breeders. The architectural design of the market is distinguished by its Islamic character, with both interior and exterior decorations reflecting traditional elements. The building features finishes that harmonize with the local culture and environment. It includes loading and unloading areas, cold storage rooms, an ice plant, designated fish grilling areas, as well as restrooms and prayer areas for both men and women. It is worth noting that Souq Al Jubail in Kalba, along with the livestock markets in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Sharjah, are projects affiliated with Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah.
Sharjah 24
03-03-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah, Al Dhaid & Kalba sets Ramadan hours
Souq Al Jubail provides in its various sections high-quality fresh and imported products, to ensure a comfortable and distinctive shopping experience for visitors to the markets according to the highest international specifications and standards, which makes shopping in Souq Al Jubail an attractive and unique experience and the first preferred destination for residents and visitors of the Emirate of Sharjah during the holy month. Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah includes 261 shops distributed over three main sections, 174 shops for vegetables and fruits, including 22 shops for dates; the meat section, which includes 65 shops; and the fresh fish section, which contains 35 shops selling fish and seafood. The market also provides various services and other facilities such as ATMs, a hypermarket, a pharmacy, and others so that shoppers can enjoy the highest level of comfort and service. The market also includes Al Jubail 1441 Restaurant, which offers a selection of Arabic and Western dishes, in addition to recipes for the most delicious seafood, hot drinks, the most delicious and finest types of Arabic and international coffee, juices made from the finest types, and many other drinks that suit the tastes of different visitors. Engineer Abdullah Al Shamsi, Director of Sharjah City Markets, confirmed that Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah is fully prepared and ready to receive visitors during the holy month of Ramadan, throughout the week from 7:30 am until 12:00 midnight, taking into account the daily Iftar break from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm. As for Friday, the market receives visitors from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm, and closes during Friday prayers from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. Souq Al Jubail in Al Dhaid Jubail Market in Al Dhaid includes 4 different sections: the meat section, the vegetables and fruits section, the fish section and the central courtyard, in addition to storage and refrigeration warehouses that guarantee the quality of food products for the consumer. It also includes 86 diverse shops, including 24 meat and poultry shops equipped with refrigerators for display and storage and a back corridor for service, and 45 shops for vegetables, fruits and dates, in addition to allocating a side space in the same section to be used as a branch of the cooperative society or a supermarket, while the fish section includes 16 shops. The market also includes places designated for cutting and cleaning fish, waiting areas for market goers and special places for grilling fish, which was recently opened. As for the central courtyard, it includes specialised restaurants, a popular café, an ATM, a reception desk, health facilities and prayer rooms for men and women, making it a distinct and integrated marketing and service destination that meets the needs of citizens and residents in Al Dhaid area and nearby areas. Talal Mohammed, Director of the Central Region Markets Department, said that Souq Al Jubail in Al Dhaid receives visitors from Saturday to Thursday morning from 7:30 and closes at midnight at 12:00, taking into account the daily Iftar break from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. On Friday, the market opens its doors from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, where the market will close for Friday prayers, and resumes receiving the public from 1:15 pm to midnight at 12:00. Souq Al Jubail in Kalba Souq Al Jubail in Kalba, located in Al Buhais area of Kalba, includes 3 main sections, the meat section, the fish section, and the vegetables and fruits section. The market also includes a central courtyard and an internal auction area for displaying and selling fresh seafood. The market has a total area of 33 thousand square metres, including the market building and parking lots, and includes 16 meat and poultry shops, 22 fish shops, and 31 vegetable and fruit shops. The project aims to meet the needs of the city's residents for high-quality fresh products, and provide job opportunities for fishermen, traders, farmers, and livestock breeders. The market's architectural design is characterised by an Islamic character and interior and exterior decorations. The building contains finishes that harmonise with the local culture and environment, and includes areas for loading and unloading goods, refrigerators for storing food, an ice factory, and places designated for grilling fish, in addition to toilets and prayer areas for men and women. Hilal Al Naqbi, Director of the Eastern Region Markets, said that Souq Al Jubail in Kalba receives the honourable visitors during the holy month of Ramadan throughout the week from 7:00 am to 12:00 am, taking into account the daily Iftar break from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. As for Friday, the market receives visitors from 7:00 am to 11:30 am, and closes during Friday prayer time, and reopens in the evening from 1:30 pm to 12:00 am. It is worth noting that Souq Al Jubail markets in the Emirate of Sharjah are projects affiliated with Sharjah Asset Management Holding (SAMH), the investment arm of Sharjah government.
