Monday April 17th, 2017

Al Mahatta Museum received the first ambulance (Mercedes 1985) ever operated at Sharjah International Airport yesterday, to join the collection of exhibits in the museum that mark the history of aviation in the United Arab Emirates in general and the Emirate of Sharjah in particular.

The delivery ceremony of the vehicle was held in the presence of H.E Sheikh Faisal Bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, Salem Mohamed Al Khayyal, Communication and  Development Manager at Sharjah Museums Department, Alya Obaid Al Shamsi, Marketing and Customer Relations Director at the Authority and other seniors from the Sharjah Airport Authority in addition to Sharjah Museums Department management.

H.E Sheikh Faisal Bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority emphasized on the importance of Al Mahatta Museum as a witness to the history of aviation in Sharjah. The museum includes a collection of exhibits in the first airport headquarter, which was launched in 1932 and gives a great opportunity for the new generations to know more about the history of aviation in Sharjah.

He pointed out that the addition of the first ambulance that was used at Sharjah International Airport as part of the other permanent exhibits of the museum will be important and distinctive as this allows the community in the UAE and visitors to know more about the history of this vehicle which adds to the history of the other collectibles that are important phases in the aviation process in the Emirate.

H.E Manal Ataya, Director General of Sharjah Museums Department, said: “We are proud to receive this vehicle that represents the long history of Sharjah International Airport. Each piece in the museum is considered significant, characterized by its own tale and history and showcased alongside other exhibits allowing visitors interested in the world of aviation to enjoy viewing them.” She expressed gratitude to the management of the Sharjah International Airport for taking this step, which will undoubtedly be an important addition to the museum.

Al Mahatta Museum is the headquarter of the first airport in the United Arab Emirates and the gulf region, launched In 1932 and was used as a staging post for commercial flights from Britain to India. Transformed in 2000 into a museum, showcasing the history of aviation in the UAE and the region.