of Dubai and other Rulers and a statement announcing the settlement sent out on 17 July 1972. City access Khor Kalba is accessible by three roads. The first merges after Wadi Al Helou () tunnel with Maliha Road () which finally leads to the Sharjah-Kalba Road () from Sharjah International Airport. There is also the Fujairah-Kalba Road (). The Khor Kalba Road extends until the border with Oman at Khatm Melaha, and is one of the exit–entry points between the UAE and Oman. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi Development Projects Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah and member of the Supreme Council, announced in July 2020 that several development projects are to be implemented in Kalba. These include the restoration of historical sites, the development of the corniche, the renovation of public spaces, the construction of new buildings, and others. Kalba Beach Corniche Launched in April 2021, the Kalba Beach Corniche project targeted improving rainwater drainage, the construction of a running track, the establishment of public seating areas and the planting of trees. Kalba Ice Factory The Kalba ice factory, originally constructed to provide ice for local fishermen, stood as a ruin for decades before it was rebuilt as an art space by the Sharjah Art Foundation - one of a number of restorations of heritage buildings in the Emirate of Sharjah by the Foundation (including the Flying Saucer) for use as public spaces. Rulers Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi (1871–1900) Hamad bin Majid Al Qasimi (1900–1903) Said ibn Hamad Al Qasimi (1903–30 April 1937) Hamad bin Said Al Qasimi (30 April 1937 – 1951) Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi (1951–1952; Ruler of Sharjah from 1951–1965) Britain recognized Kalba on 8 December 1936, and it was re-incorporated into Sharjah in 1952. Gallery See also Al Hefaiyah Conservation Centre Emirate of Sharjah Sharjah Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority References External links Populated places in the Emirate of Sharjah Former countries in the Middle East States and territories established in 1903 1952 disestablishments Cities in the United Arab Emirates Archaeology of the United Arab Emirates