His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, spent Saturday touring the 800,000‑square‑metre Shanghai Film Studios and Film Park in Shidon, Shanghai, followed by a visit to the Shanghai Football Club Stadium.
Key sites inspected
The film complex houses four professional studios ranging from 800 to 3,000 sq m, a large costume warehouse, classic‑car collection and integrated production services. During the tour he watched a video briefing on the studios’ specifications and was shown work produced with artificial‑intelligence technologies.
He toured the sound‑recording rooms, image‑quality control, editing and post‑production facilities, and received a presentation on “Green Chroma” technology and underwater filming techniques in the Sound Effects Hall.
At Shanghai Film Park he inspected the “Babeling Well Road” set and the reconstructed “Zhejiang Road Bridge” replica, and rode a 1930s‑style train through the park’s classic‑car exhibition.
The stadium, with an 80,000‑spectator capacity, was examined for its media facilities, smart‑app fan engagement tools, AI‑enabled facial‑recognition entry systems, Huawei display technology and data‑management platforms. He also visited the club’s museum, where General Manager Wang Shuwei presented the team’s championship history and the digital archiving system.
At the conclusion of the visits, His Highness exchanged gifts and commemorative shields with the Chinese hosts, underscoring a desire to deepen cooperation in sports, media, technical management, content creation and film production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What facilities did Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi tour at the Shanghai Film Studios?
He viewed four professional studios (800–3,000 sq m), a costume warehouse, production support facilities, a classic‑car exhibition, sound‑recording rooms, image‑quality control, editing and post‑production suites, and a Sound Effects Hall featuring “Green Chroma” and underwater filming technology.
What is the capacity of the Shanghai Football Club Stadium?
The stadium can accommodate 80,000 spectators.
Who accompanied the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah on the visit?
Accompanying officials included Mohamed Hassan Khalaf (Director General, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority), Tariq Saeed Allay (Director General, Sharjah Government Media Bureau), Hassan Yaqoub Al Mansouri (Secretary‑General, Sharjah Media Council), Rashid Abdullah Al Oubad (Director General, Sharjah Media City), Salem Ali Al Ghaithi (Director, Sharjah Broadcasting Authority), Alia Bu Ghanem Al Suwaidi (Director, Sharjah Government Media Bureau) and Hessa Abdullah Al Hammadi (Assistant Secretary‑General, Sharjah Media Council).
How might this high‑level exchange shape future media collaborations between Sharjah and China?
