Sharjah Ruler announces women-only tower and park in Kalba
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, announced a women-only tower and park in Kalba, near Kalba University. He also approved a care complex on Khorfakkan Road.
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Centre · 1Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the development of a tower and recreational park exclusively for women in Kalba. Gulf NewsN “has directed the development of a dedicated tower and recreational park exclusively for women in Kalba” Read at Gulf News ↗ Centre · 1The National reports the tower as a clock tower, to be built near Kalba University opposite the existing clock tower, and says construction is under way, according to the emirate's media office. The NationalN “has announced a new clock tower dedicated to women, to be built near Kalba University, opposite the existing clock tower.”“Construction of the new tower is under way” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 1Gulf News says the project is meant to give women greater privacy, comfort and leisure facilities, as an alternative to the existing Clock Tower landmark, which attracts large crowds of both genders. Gulf NewsN “The project is intended to offer women an alternative to the city’s Clock Tower landmark, which attracts large crowds and visitors of both genders.” Read at Gulf News ↗
Centre · 1Speaking on the radio and television phone-in programme Direct Line, the Ruler said the existing clock tower is for men and the second is being built primarily for women at the opposite end of the university grounds. The NationalN “the existing clock tower is for men, while a second tower is being built primarily for women at the opposite end of the university grounds” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 1The National says the site was chosen to be far enough from nearby homes to preserve residents' privacy, with the university to the west and the cooperative society, Kalba Creek and the island to the east. The NationalN “Its location was carefully chosen to keep it far enough from nearby homes to preserve residents’ privacy.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 2A park will be built next to the tower, including a large, air-conditioned indoor hall with games; the Ruler called it the first of its kind in Kalba and a gift to its residents, and said similar parks are planned for other areas. Gulf NewsN “The project will also include a large, fully air-conditioned covered hall equipped with games and recreational activities” Read at Gulf News ↗ The NationalN “the first of its kind developed in Kalba and a gift to its residents, adding that similar parks are planned for other areas” Read at The National ↗
Centre · 1The existing clock tower, at the junction of Al Wahda Street and Al Corniche Street, was inaugurated by the Ruler on 17 March 2022; it is 60 metres tall with seven floors, two observation decks and a restaurant. The NationalN “The existing clock tower was inaugurated by Sheikh Dr Sultan on March 17, 2022.”“The 60-metre-tall landmark has seven floors” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 1The National says the announcement did not specify the new tower's architectural features, facilities or opening date. The NationalN “The announcement did not specify details of its architectural features, facilities or expected opening date.” Read at The National ↗ Centre · 1The Ruler also approved an integrated care complex for men and women on Khorfakkan Road, with two nursing homes, physiotherapy facilities, two counselling centres, two childcare homes, a women's protection centre, a community centre and 390 parking spaces, plus gardens, a mosque and an event square. The NationalN “The complex will include two nursing homes, physiotherapy facilities, two counselling centres, two childcare homes, a women's protection centre, a community centre, and 390 parking spaces” Read at The National ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets relay the Ruler's announcement in an official, supportive tone, stressing privacy, comfort and community benefit. Gulf News leads on the women-only tower and park; The National adds the clock-tower context and a separate care complex.
- Emphasis
- Privacy and comfort for women, the 'gift' to Kalba residents, facility details; The National adds specifics on the existing tower and the care complex.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither outlet reports reaction or criticism, or cost and timeline; Gulf News does not mention the clock-tower design or that construction is under way.
- Charged language
- “gift to the women of Kalba”
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“Describing the development as a gift to the women of Kalba” — Gulf News
“a private and comfortable environment where women can gather and enjoy their leisure time” — The National
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What every side reports
- Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi announced a women-only tower in Kalba, near Kalba University.
- A park with an air-conditioned indoor games hall is part of the project.
- The Ruler described the park as a gift to Kalba's residents, and privacy and comfort for women are the stated aims.
Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi person
Presents the tower and park as a gift to Kalba's women, giving them a private, comfortable space, with similar parks planned elsewhere.
“a gift to its residents, adding that similar parks are planned for other areas” — The National
“the project would provide a dedicated space designed around their needs” — Gulf News
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Sharjah Ruler orders women-only tower and park in Kalba
Sympathetic Presents the women-only tower and park as a considerate community facility meeting women's needs for privacy.
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Sharjah announces women-only clock tower in Kalba and care complex on Khorfakkan Road
Neutral Reports the announcement with background on the existing clock tower and the care complex, noting unspecified details.
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- 27 Oct 15:17 First Gulf NewsN Sharjah Ruler orders women-only tower and park in Kalba
- 27 Oct 18:28 +3h 11m The NationalN Sharjah announces women-only clock tower in Kalba and care complex on Khorfakkan Road
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