Sharjah plans to build three ecotourism projects

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is planning to launch three ecotourism projects.
Shurooq Chief Executive Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal said the company was working with various government entities in the Emirate to develop the its ecotourism sector.
Al Sarkal added that it was in discussions with local and international ecotourism agencies to better protect chosen sites and preserve the emirate's natural beauty.
Studies are currently underway to ensure accurate selection of areas for such projects, with Al Sarkal saying three projects will be developed in a number of important natural reserves and islands in the emirate.
Shurooq has finalised initial plans with final details to be announced upon the completion and approval of the final masterplan for each project.
Shurooq was established in 2009 with the aim of achieving social, cultural, environmental and economic development on the basis of Sharjah's distinct Arab and Islamic identity.
Al Sarkal said "through the launch of projects such as the planned ecotourism facilities in the emirate of Sharjah, Shurooq aims to build on and maintain the natural beauty of the emirate of Sharjah.
"We are keen to choose the best possible sites for a tourism project of this nature, being rich in natural beauty and variety. These unique projects form an important part of our plan to boost the Emirate's tourism sector and to attract local and international tourists and investors, and will also have a positive impact on the UAE's economic development process."