The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has renewed its commitment to helping refugees – which includes internally displaced persons (IDPs) as well as returnees – in Syria as well as those at the Zaatari Camp in Jordan with a financial grant of AED 2.6 million for two projects being implemented by the United Nations High Commissioner […]

Al Khan Beach 2 in Sharjah was a scene of revelry as children and adults alike partook in storytelling and reading sessions against the backdrop of a gorgeous sunset. These activities have inaugurated the second phase of the Sharjah Beach Library initiative, which is part of the Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) 2019 celebrations. The […]

Under the theme “Gulf Labor Market in Light of the Growth of the Digital Economy”, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) is gearing up for organizing the 6th edition of the GCC HR & labor Market Executive Conference which will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah 14 – 15 October. The conference is […]

Eight young girls from Sharjah, all under 18 years of age, are on the biggest adventure of their lives, trying to conquer Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro, in a bid to inspire young girls to follow their dreams. They began their seven-day climb, sponsored by the Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), a subsidiary of the […]

As part of their objective to reuse 100% of by-products coming from the Al Saja’a Bio Refinery, QATRA Water Solutions, a joint venture between the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and BESIX Group, announced the signing of a reuse agreement with Sharjah Cement Factory to provide dry sludge and treated water. Dry sludge is […]

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) recently honoured the winners of the ‘Because We Care’ programme for submitting valuable suggestions that helped to improve services at the Airport. The winners are Chris Moussad from Lebanon and Mohammed Hudhayfah from Syria.   Ahmed Al Hamoudi, Director of the Customer Service Department, presented the winners with free tickets provided […]

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO), the entity implementing the Sharjah Child-Friendly City project, has joined forces with Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and Sharjah Education Council (SEC) and to launch the ‘Child-Friendly Schools’ (CFS) initiative, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The purpose of the project is to move schools and education […]

A 46 year old male with a history of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease was rushed in at Zulekha Hospital Dubai with shortness of breath. Jose De Guzman, a UAE resident has been in the country for 14 years and working for an international brand. He has been scouting many […]

The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is launching its new Artist-in-Residence program and has issued an extended call for submissions for two of its other arts and culture initiatives: the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival and the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival Film Grant. These opportunities support the burgeoning arts scene […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah. The MoU comes as part of the concerted efforts to enhance cooperation and exchange knowledge and experiences in terms of the environmental activities and social responsibility initiatives. Signed by HE Mohammad Ahmed […]