Onion has been selling at over Dh6 per kg in the local hypermarkets after India put restrictions on exports last year
Ahmed Mohammed put Al Watania ahead in the first half but the lead was wiped out when Nofal Al Ta'ee scored after a counter-attack.
During the opening night, bike stunts by Spanish Flatland BMX champion and Red Bull athlete Viki Gómez and a light and sound show by French team entertained the fans.
The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council and Sharjah Media Corporation, SMC, Sheikh Saqr bin
Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Sports Council, Sheikh Ahmed bin
Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah SCC Football Club.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi said: "One of our primary goals is to enhance the spirit of youth in young Emiratis and let them express themselves in ways that turn their aspirations and ambitions into a reality. In supporting these sporting events, we can play a significant part in encouraging that."
The winner will get Dhs 200,000, the runner-up will be awarded Dhs 100,000 and third-
place will earn Dhs 50,000.
There will also be daily prizes for spectators over the two weeks of the championship
including Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7, as well as flight tickets.
Onion has been selling at over Dh6 per kg in the local hypermarkets after India put restrictions on exports last year
Determined to drive all the way to her birthplace of Lagos, her journey involved wild camping for almost 74 days, and a harrowing car crash
Explorers have reported experiencing overflowing wadis across the country
The pre-race favourite is bidding to become the first man to win the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double since Marco Pantani in 1998
Rublev had lost four consecutive matches before arriving in the Spanish capital but came from a set down to beat his Canadian opponent
He is best remembered for leading Argentina to the 1978 World Cup triumph
The UAE lost to Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the Global Qualifier semifinal
Narine's 81 off 39 balls guided Kolkata to 235-6 after they were invited to bat first in Lucknow's final home game