Sharjah 24: The third "Ajyal Festival," organised by the Sharjah Social Services Department’s (SSSD), Elderly Services Centre, runs from the 18th to the 21st of this month, with all activities taking place between 4 and 9 p.m. in Sharjah's "Al Qarayen 1 Park," with the assistance of 40 volunteers from the Sharjah Volunteering Centre.

"This entertaining and educational festival, now in its third year, receives strong support from Sharjah's departments, bodies, and institutions, as well as the Sharjah Social Services Department's production centre, "Intaj" , which allows for the display of 20 productive families' products, including clothing, perfumes, food, and other items," said Somaya Al Shamsi, Head of the Al Asala Clubs Department and Festival Supervisor.

"The festival is aimed at grandparents, parents, and children," said Kholoud Abdullah Al Ali, Director of the Elderly Services Centre. "It is extremely popular among members of the community due to its location in neighbourhood parks, which makes it accessible without the use of a means of transportation."