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Sharqiya KalbaTV (Al Sharqiya from Kalba) is a television channel of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, launched in 2018 to serve Kalba and the eastern region of the Emirate of Sharjah. The channel focuses on the traditions, life and heritage of the east coast of the United Arab Emirates.

Viewers follow Sharqiya KalbaTV for programmes on the region's culture, community life and tourism, connecting local heritage with audiences across the UAE.

Programmes of the East Coast

From the Market supports local projects of the Eastern Region. Episodes are filmed in distinctive markets such as Al Hosn Market, the Kalba Heritage Market and the old market of Khorfakkan, where project owners and craftsmen present their products and tell how their businesses overcame their early challenges. The programme is produced by Maryam Al Zarouni and airs Monday to Thursday at 19:00.

Ala Fekra tells the stories of inventors and creative minds whose ideas changed everyday life, from the first simple sketch to a finished achievement. It is produced and presented by Fahd Heikal, from Friday to Sunday at 19:00.

Fawala Al Asr revives an old Emirati custom in which women gathered in one home, each bringing a plate of food to share while they talked. Fawala is an old Emirati word for what a host offers a guest - fruit, sweets and more. The programme is presented by Aisha Al Ansari and produced by Fatima Al Mazrouei, every Saturday at 17:00.

Arabic Calligraphy explains the history, development, names and elements of the calligraphic art, hosting a pioneer of Arabic calligraphy and encouraging amateurs to develop their own style. Presented by Abdullah Al Astad, it is broadcast every Saturday at 20:00.

Poets from the Eastern Region gives the region's poets and writers a stage to present their poems and personal stories to a wide audience. It is presented by Sultan Al Shaer and Tarek Belhai and broadcast every Friday at 20:00.

Zel Al Samra is a heritage conversation in which host Mohammed Al Belushi invites three elderly figures to recall life, work and trade in the cities of the Eastern Region in the old days. It is broadcast every Monday at 20:00.

Ala Al Sifah, meaning on the shore, takes the viewer to the seashore to discover the ancient marine life of the ancestors and the challenges Emirati sailors faced on their voyages. With broadcaster Omar Ahmed, it is broadcast every Wednesday at 20:00.

From Silver Jubilee to HD Screens

The channel was inaugurated by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, with the launch timed to the silver jubilee of the Sharjah Media Corporation, the predecessor of today's Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. It was created specifically for the cities of Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Dibba Al Hisn, and now broadcasts in HD alongside sister services such as Sharjah TV, Sharjah Sports and Al Wousta from Al Dhaid.

Channel director Ismail Issa Al Hosani describes the programme strategy as diverse content that combines cultural, social and heritage aspects for different segments of society - a mission that keeps the east coast's customs and traditions on screen for the rising generations.

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