Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, 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, the emirate's media office said. Sheikh Dr Sultan said he hoped the new tower would bring joy to people. Sheikh Dr Sultan spoke about the new tower during a phone-in on Direct Line, a popular daily radio and television programme.