The 31st Sharjah Ramadan Festival, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), attracted over 2,000 shopping malls and retail stores and concluded recently after reaching more than AED700 million ($190.5 million) in sales.

The final raffle draw was held on Saturday evening at City Centre Al Zahia, reported Emirates news agency Wam.

Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, pointed out the efforts of the organising bodies’ success in holding the event, which has become not only a shopping season, but also a recreational, social, and cultural event that meets the needs of all segments of society.

Al Owais highlighted the substantial role of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival in supporting the private sector, revitalising the retail sector, and boosting the competitiveness between shopping centres to offer shoppers substantial deals and exclusive discounts.

"The feedback we received throughout the Festival was very positive, whether in terms of retailer satisfaction, the high turnout or the sales volume," said Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director General of the SCCI.

He underlines the Chamber's eagerness to introduce new activities and events in the coming seasons to further enrich the Festival, in addition to launching more innovative and attractive events with worthy prizes, in cooperation with business groups.

Jamal Bu Zinjal, General Coordinator of the Festival, expressed special thanks to Sharjah TV for the coverage of the festival events and activities, noting that the valuable prizes offered by SCCI and the shopping centres played a significant role in attracting large numbers of shoppers and visitors from across the country, seeking to receive the most from the offerings and large discounts, held in a wonderful festive atmosphere during Ramadan.