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The annual report on the movement of real estate transactions in the regions of Sharjah, which was recently issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, revealed a great development in this sector outside the city of Sharjah. This thriving movement was evident as the volume of cash transactions in the Central and Eastern regions amounted to AED 549.4 million, and it was carried out throu...

Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) puts at the top of its interests the the social welfare of its members, and provides care for all orphans within their extended families in the Emirate of Sharjah, and the central and eastern regions, to empower orphans and their guardians. Mona bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Foundation, stated that the Foundation pursues constructive pla...

The UAE, based on the directives of its wise leadership, and over more than five decades, has established itself as a key supporter of efforts to enhance global security and stability through its development programmes, humanitarian aid and initiatives aimed at the development of humanity and spreading the values of goodness and peace. To that end, the UAE has followed a clear path based on achiev...

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the second edition of the Sharjah Rights Connection Award continuing to celebrate the invaluable and innovative contributions made by rights professionals to promoting, diversifying and empowering the global publishing industry in an ever-changing world. Rights professionals are an essential part of the supply chain, working hard to get authors’ works int...

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) of the University of Sharjah (UoS) organized a specialized CubeSat workshop under the theme “Electric Power System,” delivered by the CubeSat Laboratory Engineers at SAASST. The workshop explored CubeSats, the electric power system, and suitable orbits for CubeSat missions. This is part of SAASST’s ongoing efforts to provid...

With the gracious support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the founder of Al Qasimia University, the University's Board of Trustees, under the leadership of His Excellency Jamal Salem Al Tarifi, President of the University, has approved 400 undergraduate scholarships for students in the University's five colleges. This schol...

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has adopted clean transportation technology, as it provided electric buses and taxis available to all members of society, characterised by not emitting harmful emissions, offering a comfortable and safe transportation experience, in a step that enhances the authority's efforts in the field of environmental sustainability. The SRTA has added a number...

The successful completion of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 2" underscores the strong bonds between the UAE and Türkiye, as the UAE provided vital relief and support following the devastating earthquake that struck Türkiye on 6th February, 2023. Under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the operation exemplifies the UAE's commitment to benevolence, a core value...

Almuntada Al Islami in Sharjah, held the first summer cultural activity entitled "Internet Addiction”, as part of the Almuntada 's goals aiming at promoting Islamic culture, in light of the developments of the digital age, among the segments of society. The first scientific forum was held over two days at Wasit Youth Centre, in Sharjah affiliated with the he Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating futu...

Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTIP) is proud to launch the Sulmi EB-ONE, a cutting-edge electric motorcycle and the first market-ready product to emerge from SRTIP’s SoiLAB facility, the region’s largest state-of-the-art makerspace. The unveiling marks a major milestone for the UAE's sustainable transportation and mobility sector and a further step towards UAE’s clean energy...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye's visit to the UAE today marks the fifth in a series of summits and meetings that have significantly strengthened the comprehensive partnership between the two countries. Over the past two years, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Erdogan have held four meetings, with the previous summits taking place in November 2021,...

Arada has launched Saro, the seventh and final phase of Masaar, the mega-residential woodland project in the Al Suyoh district of New Sharjah. The release of the last 597 homes comes as investor interest in the nature-inspired homes and award-winning master plan of the project has risen strongly, with 813 villas and townhouses valued at AED2.34 billion sold in Masaar in the first half of 2023 alon...

The Sharjah Award for Education Excellence (SAEE) encourages parents to take advantage of the summer break to foster their children's creativity and readiness for school. Ali Al Hosani, Director of Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), emphasised that organising the school break is one of the most effective investments, yielding significant benefits and positive outcomes reflected in student...

The Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs (SDIA) announced the outlets for distributing the new version of the Hijri calendar for the year 1445, according to the times of the Emirate of Sharjah and its environs, in the department’s branches and suburb councils in the Emirate. The cover of the Hijri calendar includes a picture of Al Dhaid Mosque, which is located on Al Dhaid Square, opposite the Al...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced an initiative to provide 356 rest stations equipped with essential services for delivery drivers across the UAE. The initiative is implemented in coordination with private sector delivery companies with the support of relevant government entities. The Ministry said this initiative reflects a shared commitment to the safety and wel...

The University of Sharjah (UOS) received a delegation from the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Turkey, to explore opportunities for academic and research collaboration. The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, UoS Chancellor. The delegation consisted of Prof. Mahmud Erol Kilic, Director General of...

The real estate sector in Sharjah achieved a trading value amounted to AED 13.4 billion during the first half of 2023, with an increase of 19.2% compared to the same period last year. According to the semi-annual report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department on the real estate in the regions and cities of the emirate, there were 40,843 transactions in the first half of 2023, and the...

For the second year in a row, the "Skills Lab" has been hosted as part of the "Sharjah Youth" initiatives of the Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators. The "Your Summer with Us 2023" event included a lab that was held in the Central and Khor Fakkan Youth Centres. It comprises creative initiatives geared towards identifying and nurturing young people's innate abilities as...

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the start of his official visit to the UAE. After being welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Kishida was greeted by groups of children waving UAE and Japanese flags. His Highness accompanied the Prime Minister to inspect the guard of hon...

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi has been appraised of the latest events and programs undertaken by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) on a recent visit to the Authority’s headquarters. SBA Chief Executive Officer Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri received Sheikha Bodour before she presided over the first internal meeting convened since the announcement of her appointment as the entity’s Chairperson. Bringing toget...

Arrived in the UAE today, Sunday, the first delegations of Arab children participating in the work of the second session within the third session of the Arab Parliament for the Child, by arriving in Sharjah, successively, to attend the events of their work, which continues for a week, and the state received delegations of Arab children from Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia upon their arrival at Shar...

The Project Finance Committee of the “Ruwad” held a meeting, chaired by Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Director of Ruwad and Chairman of the Project Finance Committee, at the headquarters of Sharjah Economic Development Department, in the presence of the committee members. The committee reviewed several proposals requesting Ruwad for funding. It approved the financing of two projects with AED375 t...

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah (UoS) received a delegation from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) to discuss opportunities for collaboration in research and projects related to astronomy and space sciences. The visit aimed to explore SAASST's scientific departments, facilities, activities and learn about SAASST's variou...

The Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators organised "From Tunisia to Sharjah" event to inspire and educate participants in the field of theatre and performance. From June 28 to July 1, 2023, the event took place in the Rubu' Qarn Theatre and Performing Arts Centre in City Centre Al Zahia and featured theatrical performances from Tunisia's National Centre for Puppetry Art...

The Sharjah Art Museum (SAM) presents Lasting Impressions: Samia Halaby, a Palestinian artist born in Jerusalem in 1936, currently living in New York. This is a major retrospective of her work and will include 180 works of various sizes and media representing her career through abstract paintings, sculptures, digital works, documentary drawings and more. With a profound persuasion that future inno...