SHARJAH, 10th April, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, praised the various achievements of the Sharjah Old Cars Club, represented in its distinguished local and international participations, and the club's obtainment of the international accreditation certificate for the integrated management system as the first club specialised in old cars obtains these international specifications.

This came during Sheikh Abdullah' visit Saturday, to the Sharjah Old Cars Club located on the Sharjah-Al Dhaid Road, next to Sharjah International Airport.

He praised the development witnessed by the club in various fields to raise the level of the club and make more achievements.

During his visit, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem was briefed on the club's various projects and initiatives, which aim to support and develop old motor sports and enhance the emirate's position through various local, regional and international activities.

He watched a detailed presentation on the latest projects that the club is working on related to modern technologies, augmented reality and simulation programmes to enhance tourism promotion of the most important landmarks in the Emirate of Sharjah and spread the culture of old car acquisitions.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem also listened to a number of development proposals for the technical workshop and to raise cars' capacity, before he was acquainted with a number of achievements at the level of motorsports and old bikes, development plans and future directions in the club.

The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Old Cars Club expressed their thanks and appreciation to H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his constant patronage and support, and to Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem, for his visit and continuous support for club's activities.

The Deputy Ruler of Sharjah received a commemorative gift from the Sharjah Old Cars Club, represented by a commemorative coin that included on its front side the logo of the Sharjah Sports Council and the logo of the Sharjah Old Cars Club, while the back side of the coin included the Martyrs Monument that was built on the campus of the University City in Sharjah in perpetuity of their memory.

During his visit, Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem was accompanied by Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; Dr. Ali Ahmed Abu Al Zoud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Old Cars Club, and several members of the Sharjah Sports Council and the Board of Directors of the Old Cars Club of Sharjah.