DUBAI: It doesn’t have the malls of Dubai or the mega-projects of Abu Dhabi, but the conservative Gulf emirate of Sharjah has carved out a role for itself as a cultural capital.

The unassuming emirate, often overlooked by visitors in favor of its glitzier neighbors, is ruled by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi, known for his keen interest in art and history.

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