The first ever Sharjah Shopping Festival will be held in March next year. It will run for 17 days from, March 3 until 19, at the Expo Centre in the emirate. Organisers are hoping to get 200 to 300 traders to participate in the festival. The event will offer discount sales, entertainment activities, pavilions, draws and prizes.

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