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I don`t find the word "pirate" anywhere in the article. Was not that (one) of the main reasons for the British going in and finally establishing a treaty regime?

Chris

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 195.229.242.88 (talk • contribs) 07:39, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Chris. Where is the information about the pirating. Also I think there should be information on modern Sharja.

Ramal

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 65.191.32.204 (talk • contribs) 02:56, 12 March 2007 (UTC)

Why is it called Sharja in English and al-Shaariqa in Arabic?? Do they pronounce their Qaf as a J?? If anything, it should be Shariga.--67.70.130.103 22:33, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Sharjah has become a residential suburb of Dubai, with many people living in Sharjah, and commuting daily by car to Dubai. This causes immense ongoing traffic problems as workers stream into Dubai in the morning, and then return in the evening.

Sharjah is not as relaxed as Dubai in a number of areas. It is effectively 'Dry' (well I couldn't get an alcoholic drink).

Sharjah also has a very high Indian immigrant/ex pat workforce.

Concerning the Dry state - Yes, it is. You can't buy pork anywhere, but you can get a drink at the members-only Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club. Concering pronouncing of the name, it was originally mis-pronounced when Westerners first went out and it just stuck is the story that is generally accepted. Metty (talk) 21:49, 21 November 2007 (UTC)