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Sharjah Children, affiliated to the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, is preparing to launch its summer camp to provide a variety of activities targeting children from 6 to 12 years old with the aim of giving them an opportunity to practice various activities in a fun and interesting way during the vacation. The summer camp will be held over five weeks from July 15 to Augu...

The Khorfakkan Sports and Cultural Club launched the "Passport to Sustainability" programme, granted to members of the Sharjah Summer Sports Camp, "Our Holiday Is Different", who meet the required conditions. The Khorfakkan Sports and Cultural Club announced the launch of the "Passport to Sustainability" programme, in the presence of His Excellency Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Spo...

The Dr. Sultan Al-Qasimi Centre has chosen, as part of the "Prize Story" project, to highlight a unique piece from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The "Mother of the Emirates Medal" was selected, which was awarded to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi on November 25, 2019. President His Highnes...

As part of its plans to expand the various shopping and purchasing options for its customers, Rahmania Mall in Sharjah, affiliated to the Sharjah Retail Group, revealed the imminent opening of a group of new stores with well-known brands in the retail sector in the UAE. Abdullah Al Huraimel, General Manager of the Sharjah Retail Group, explained that the new stores, which will join the chain of sh...

The "Your Summer With Us" activities were introduced by Sharjah Youth, an organisation connected to the Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, on July 3 and will run until August 17, 2023 , as these activities are part of 7 weeks of fun with the theme “Where skill meets pleasure” . Sharjah Youth continues its role by offering cutting-edge activities and programmes that contribu...

Emirates has launchd of a new set of programmes that have been specifically designed to develop top UAE national talent looking to start or boost their careers in the Emirates and dnata Group of companies, reaffirming its strong commitment to its UAE national development strategy, Rehlaty. Ambitious Emiratis with various academic backgrounds and at different career stages can now join The Emirates...

Student, Amina Noura, who studies at the College of Economics and Administration at Al Qasimia University, won great praise for her voluntary efforts in raising awareness for diabetes, during her vacation in her home country in India. Student, Amina Noura, is one of the graduates of the “Diabetes Ambassadors” programme, organised by Al Qasimia University in coordination with the Friends for Diabet...

The United Arab Emirates concluded its second presidency of the United Nations Security Council with the adoption of seven resolutions, including a landmark resolution on Tolerance and International Peace and Security. The resolution on tolerance, co-penned by the UAE and the United Kingdom and unanimously adopted on 14th June, recognised for the first time that hate speech, racism, and extremism...

The Sharjah Media Training Centre of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority is organising the 7th edition of the "Media Person of the Future" programme for the young, from July 10 to August 3. The programme aims to train at least 50 students between the ages of 10 and 16. In addition, the programme will be held in the central and eastern regions of Sharjah from July 17 to August 3, during which 25 stu...

The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has partnered with "Tahseel" and MBME Group, the UAE’s largest payment aggregation platform, to launch a new online portal for registration and shipping services. This portal will be available to customers 24/7. This comes as part of a continuous effort to expedite and streamline customer transactions, as well as its commitment to modernising service provision...

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has organised a "Knights of Humanity" event to honour the volunteers of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent in four Syrian provinces. The ERC's move is part of Operation Gallant Knight 2, launched by the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence. It aimed to recognise the UAE's continuous humanitarian and relief efforts in alleviating the suffering of affected fa...

Al Qasimi Publications issued the latest historical publications of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, entitled: The Beginning of Bni Utbah Rule in Bahrain, which is a documented and verified study from contemporary sources of the beginning of the Bani Utbah Rule, in Bahrain in 1785 AD. The study is characterised by an interes...

Arada has reported a record-breaking sales performance during the first half of the year, as buyer demand for its lifestyle communities in Sharjah and Dubai continues to gather pace. The master developer posted a 186% increase in sales in the first six months of 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year, with the total value of property sold reaching AED4.26 billion. In total, Arada so...

According to the locals, the history of this perplexing ghost town near Dubai is not known. All we know is that the village of Al Madam also called “Buried Village” was constructed sometime around 1970. According to some locals who participated in the 2018 Sharjah Art Foundation public survey conducted to trace the history of the village, this mysterious place was once inhabited by the Al Kutbii t...

The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), in collaboration with the UAE Deaf Association, has announced the establishment of the Deaf Youth Council, marking a significant milestone in empowering people of determination and showcasing their immense capabilities and potential in contributing to societal growth and development. The formation of the Deaf Youth Council aligns wit...

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in collaboration with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology (SAAST) and University of Sharjah, is all set to host the next edition of “A Call from Space” series in Sharjah on July 6. In this roadshow, attendees will get the opportunity to interact live with AlNeyadi, who is currently aboard t...

An awareness-raising effort called "Quarter Century of Giving" has been initiated by the Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators. The campaign's long-term objective is to foster generations of thoughtful and powerful citizens. The organisation's mission is to create a community that encourages and supports the development of the creative and innovative potential of children, yout...

The donation vehicle created by Sharjah Charity' International (SCI) is an innovative and motivational technique to collect and promote donations. The charity's representation and its domestic and worldwide charitable initiatives are displayed on a vehicle that travels to events and interacts with the public. The vehicle makes it easy to make donations via cash, checks, credit cards, Apple Pay, Sa...

The 34th edition of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) today kicked off in Al Ain. Organised by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the event will run until 10th July. 320 students from 80 countries and 300 members of the jury will participate in the IBO, along with a group of international biology experts. Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, th...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai,...

Al Qassimi Woman and Children Hospital in Sharjah, affiliated to the Emirates Health Services (EHS), able to host the Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) exams at the hospital, with the participation of about 24 doctors specializing in pediatrics. The hospital assigned 12 medical specialists from the Royal College and other pediatric specialists from the UAE. B...

Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF)’s Summer School for Children and Adults offers a wide range of educational and engaging activities this summer. Taking place from 8 July to 28 August 2023, the programme will enhance the artistic and crafting skills of the participants who will learn first-hand from experienced artists through technical courses and workshops. Offered in English and/or Arabic, the sessi...

Despite the geopolitical ramifications that the global economy is currently facing, the UAE economy is poised for stronger growth, recovery, and prosperity in the second half of this year, supported by a track record of economic successes that have fructified into the UAE's designation as an innovation-driven economy. The domestic economy's resilience, which has passed through the stage of recover...

The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 “Date Palm International Photography” competition, which is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Chairman of the Award's Board of Trustees. Professional photographers, and photog...

"Dar - Al Qasimi Publications" has recently released the latest historical publication by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Titled "History of the Nabhani Kings 1154-1622," this book marks His Highness's 82nd publication in a series that encompasses various fields of knowledge, including history, biography, investigation, literature...