The settlement of Sharjah dates back some 6,000 years when it is believed to have been called Sarcoa. The population was small and people relied on trade and sea faring in addition to, farming, hunting, fishing and pearling. Many of the early settlements were based around the 'falaj', a man made underground water course... Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority is implementing new measures for the benefit of the Sharjah tourist trade . The Authority acts as coordinator to this sector. The development and improvement of tourism in Sharjah is given high priority. The visitors' experiences in Sharjah are to be optimized in order to attract more attention.