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The Kuwait Roundabout was built in the mid-1980s in recognition of Kuwait's contribution in building the emirate of Sharjah into what it is today.

As far back as the early 1950s, the government of Kuwait provided Sharjah with the means to build schools, hospitals, and various social institutions that are essential for communities.

According to documents obtained from the Department of Culture and Information, it was common for UAE nationals to send their children to Kuwait for studies as the country had a strong reputation of being advanced in the fields of education and culture.

As there were hardly any job opportunities in the UAE markets in that period, many UAE nationals went to Kuwait in search of jobs and to seek better career prospects.

The Kuwaiti Government also helped build the first radio station in the emirate, but that was closed down soon after the Federation was formed in 1971.

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has written a book in commemoration of Kuwait's help in structuring the city, titled, The History of Kuwait: The Life and Death of Abdullah Sabbah.

But this is not the only roundabout in Sharjah with a rich history.

The Cultural Roundabout also carries an interesting story. In 1987, the Government of Sharjah built the Cultural Palace and soon after, a large flame was lit on a roundabout. The roundabout was named Shula, which means 'flame'. However, the flame was short-lived as the public raised their concerns over the danger of the large flame placed in one of the busiest areas in Sharjah.
Officials said that as flame was connected to a main gas pipe. Everybody soon became concerned over the potential damage in the area in the event of an accident.
The flame was then taken down and replaced with a sculpture of the Quran.
The Quran was designed by a Spanish architect, who was also a close friend of Shaikh Dr Sultan.
Together, they decided how the monument should be constructed.
A verse of the Quran can still be seen engraved inside with gold plated calligraphy.
The name of the roundabout was also changed several times over the years, and has switched names from being the Book Roundabout to finally being named the Cultural Roundabout.
Despite the ongoing road projects in the area, the Quran has not been moved. It is instead carefully covered with plastic so as to keep it safe from the rubble and dust.
The Quran that stands at one of the main entrances of Sharjah will continue to stand tall for all to see. It will have a new home for itself once the underpass and road lanes are completed.
One of the iconic landmarks in the emirate, the Sharjah Clock Tower Square has always been a major business hub and hangout hotspot of residents. A simple glance can help you count the numerous retail outlets there - selling popular Indian sarees and shoes, Pakistani and products, Sudanese traditional dresses. The square is also a major diversion for those driving to Ajman.
The tower has always been the best memory of Sharjah visitors and an important shopping hub from the 1960s. It was also a common gathering place as it was a distinguished landmark symbolising time and race of time towards progress and the advancement of society.
Dimensions of the tower: In 2008, the Sharjah government assigned Spanish sculptor and architect, Carlos Marina, to carry out a restoration project to keep the spirit and look of the old clock square. The new memorial has an octagonal central beacon featuring Islamic arches, facing a clock in four corners. The beacon arches are made of marble and granite with hand-painted ceramic decoration.
On the top of the monument, there is a smaller beacon containing a dome supported by bronze arches and columns. The dome itself is covered with golden coloured tiles. The clock, operated through a centralised electronic control at its base, is made of stainless steel and covered with brown granite measuring 2x2 metres, and each screen is 1.5 metres in diameter.
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