Sir Abu Nuʽayr, Sir Bu Nuʽayr, or Sir al Qawasim is an island in the Persian Gulf.
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The Emirate of Sharjah is one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates, which covers 2,590 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi) and has a population of over 1,400,000 (2015). It comprises the capital city of Sharjah, after which it is named, and other minor towns and exclaves such as Kalba', Al Dhaid, Dibba Al-Hisn and Khor Fakkan.
Older residential area of Sharjah, displaying the local architecture
Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, emir of Sharjah
Khor Fakkan beach, with the Western Hajar Mountains in the background
The Emirates Eye, the ferris wheel at Al-Qasbah in Sharjah City