Sharjah has made its mark in history as one of the leaders when it comes to local history, especially in terms of education. The first school in UAE was opened in Sharjah, thus paving way for education in the country. Moreover, the first library was also opened in Sharjah, a further step in highlighting the importance of education and literacy within the country. The most important, however, would be the fact that Sharjah was the first emirate to open its doors to women in terms of education. In 1942, Sharjah became the first in UAE to provide education for women.