As early as January 2019, an unprecedented 70.8 million people had been forcibly displaced worldwide. Against the backdrop of these overwhelming numbers, the Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), continued to intensify its philanthropic efforts in 2019 in the vital sectors of emergency relief, healthcare, education and livelihood with the strategic inclusion […]

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The Pearl Initiative, the leading non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency across the Gulf Region, is launching a new webinar series highlighting best practices from the private sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises. Leveraging insights from the Pearl Initiative’s extensive regional network, the series will showcase actions […]

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Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) continues to implement a number of preventive measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus as part of an integrated plan. These include implementing sterilisation and disinfection procedures throughout the Airport in the Departures and Arrivals halls and public facilities, and sterilising and disinfecting equipment used by passengers and staff. To […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has recently announced the statistics of Q1 2020 which showed a remarkable spike in the number of new and renewed memberships and certificates of origin, something which underlines the Emirate of Sharjah’s reputation as a perfect business environment capable of coping with the changing demands of the […]

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The Sharjah Executive Council announced on Sunday that it will extend the suspension of all social and sporting events and celebrations in wedding halls, event halls, hotels, and government and community facilities, until the end of April. The decision comes as part of preventive and precautionary measures taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus, […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Training & Development Center (STDC), has recently launched an online course on the “infection and ways to prevent and combat it”. The training course is targeting the business community, corporate officials, and the private sector, as part of the SCCI’s preventive measures to […]

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In response to UAE schools rolling out distance learning programmes as directed by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE), The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, has announced the contribution of AED 300,000 to the Al Ahliya Private schools to support distance learning […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, SCCI, has recently revealed the activation of online attestation services for all transactions through the chamber’s website or the smart application instead of coming in person to the customer happiness centers. The move comes as part of the precautionary measures adopted by the SCCI to combat the spread of the […]

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With a mission to further tremendous efforts being made by the UAE to minise the risk and human impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has launched a social campaign titled ‘Greater Than Corona’ in coordination with Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Department in Sharjah to unify institution-wide commitment as […]

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As UAE schools began rolling out remote learning programmes this week as directed by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Lughati, a Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to empowering the national Arabic curriculum with smart learning tools, has announced its cooperation with the ministry’s ‘Distance Learning’ initiative to ensure continuity of classes while schools remain closed as a […]

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In keeping with the precautionary measures and preventive procedures taken by the UAE to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), announced that it will be offering global readers from all age groups free access to its ‘Digital Library’ for three months. Valid from […]

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The Sharjah-based developer Alef Group ‑ a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures, has announced substantial financial support amounting to AED10 million to help retailers from tenants investing in Zero 6 Mall, one of the Group’ projects in the emirate. The financing will cover the value […]

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The eighth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth, SIFF 2020, set to kick-off this October, has extended the closing date for submissions in all its eight categories of films, in a bid to encourage more talented filmmakers from the region and beyond benefit from this unique platform dedicated exclusively to […]

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In an effort to ensure the highest levels of prevention for employees and customers and in support of the urgent measures taken by the country and Sharjah government in particular to curb the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), the Expo Centre Sharjah has recently carried out a number of precautionary and preventive measures at […]

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The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) spotted an orchid (Epipactis veratrifolia), a rare flower that has never been seen before in the Emirate of Sharjah. This discovery is a credit to EPAA’s role, its efforts to preserve biodiversity and protect species from extinction and its wealth of experience in preserving and protecting the environment. HE Hana Saif […]

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The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) revealed that it has started to implement an emirate-wide awareness campaign designed to support local hotel establishments in preventing the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The move falls in line with the nation’s continuing efforts to raise the level of precautionary and preventive measures against COVID-19, in […]

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The Sharjah Investors Services Centre (Saeed), Sharjah’s first fully-integrated investors services facility headquartered in Al Qasba and operating under the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), has announced today that it will be supporting all its customers through its phone service. This will include enquiries as well as applications. Submission of documents will be enabled […]

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The Pearl Initiative, the leading non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency across the Gulf Region, recently hosted a workshop on Creating Shared Value (CSV), a concept that has gained credibility over the years as a way to align organisations with social and environmental missions. Led by Leena Al Olaimy, Co-Founder and […]

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The 2020 season of Al Majaz Amphitheatre’s #letsmajaz witnessed a spellbinding pair of performances by Marcel Khalife and Souad Massi. The two musical stalwarts from Lebanon and Algeria, respectively, swept the enthusiastic crowds off their feet with a live performance packed with the region’s musical heart and soul. The concert marked the 79th birth anniversary […]

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Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, dining, entertainment, and leisure destination, has announced the winners of its Spring Promotion 2020. On a spend of just AED 200, two winners drove away with brand-new BMW Z4 each while 60 others won fashion vouchers worth AED 2,500 each. The winners shopped at Sahara Centre from 25 December 2019 […]

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The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) revealed that the emirate recorded a three per cent growth in the number of hotel guests in 2019 as compared to 2018.  The sector welcomed approximately 1.8 million guests last year with a hotel occupancy rate of 66 per cent. In terms of nationalities, guests from the […]

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As part of its mission to empower women artisans in the UAE and the region through the crafts, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, has launched a new training programme in Jordanian and Palestinian embroidery. Under the new programme, 15 Emirati women trainees between the ages of 18 – 45 […]

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Widely-celebrated author, poet, translator and associate professor at New York University, Sinan Antoon took centre stage at the latest #Book_Talks session held at Al Rawi Café in Sharjah, as part of the Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 celebrations. In conversation with Mina Al-Oraibi, editor-in-chief of The National, Antoon shared with his audience how he had […]

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The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), the Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, has received 242 nominations from 52 countries for the fourth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA). Of the total number of nominations received 49 percent were from Africa, 44 percent […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently received a delegation from the Etihad Rail with a view to enhancing avenues of cooperation and introducing the business community in Sharjah to the Strategic “Etihad Rail” Project in view of its importance in supporting the national economy. The meeting also reviewed the possibility of holding […]

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Air Arabia has announced that it is offering more flexibility to its customers by introducing a new modification fee waiver policy in light of the current travel restrictions and to allow customers the choice of changing travel dates. According to a press release issued by Air Arabia on Monday, the new waiver policy offers passengers […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently hosted a training workshop entitled “Designing an Innovative Business Models”. Sponsored and organized by the National SME Program in cooperation with the Small & Medium Enterprises Center TIJARAH 101 and Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, the workshop comes as part of the SCCI’s endeavors to support entrepreneurs, by […]

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Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations (DGR), has discussed with HE Aidan Cronin, Ambassador of Ireland to the UAE, the potential ways of strengthening bilateral relations between Sharjah and Dublin. The two officials have also discussed the need to explore new partnerships in vital sectors including culture, education […]

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With a record 11,077 free breast cancer screenings, the 10th edition of the Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) has concluded its 10-day trek across the seven emirates of the UAE, raising awareness on the importance of early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, its prevention and risk factors. The announcement was made yesterday (Friday, March 6) […]

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The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has organised a series of consultation sessions with entities accredited and registered with its Sharjah Baby Friendly Project, in line with its efforts to evaluate its progress, and explore ways to expand its scope. The office conducted four consultation sessions, five meetings, and a series of field visits to […]

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Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has been awarded for managing and operating all vehicle parking at Sharjah Airport to Mawgif, the National Parking Company, in order to improve parking at the Airport for the benefit of passengers, customers and employees. In accordance with this agreement, Mawgif will provide new solutions for parking at the Airport using […]

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The now-running Acres Real Estate Exhibition saw the launch of the “sharjahre.com”, the emirate’s first digital platform dedicated to real estate marketing. The platform – a strategic partnership involving OMNES Media, a state-of-the-art digital media and communications platform; the UAE based Arms & McGregor International Realty, a prestigious real estate agency; and SAHARA Consultancy – […]

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Organised by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC) on the side-lines of the 9th International Government Communication Forum, which was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the winners of the seventh edition of Sharjah Government Communication Awards (SGCA) were announced […]

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Curtains came down on the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), on Thursday, March 5, after 64 global thinkers and communications experts cutting across a spectrum of interests deliberated on the rapidly changing global communication landscape, and outlined a carefully designed way forward to make communication channels between governments and communities more […]

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Curtains came down on the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), on Thursday, March 5, after 64 global thinkers and communications experts cutting across a spectrum of interests deliberated on the rapidly changing global communication landscape, and outlined a carefully designed way forward to make communication channels between governments and communities more […]

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Participants and audiences at a panel session titled ‘Equation of Survival’ at the 9th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) in Sharjah agreed that ensuring the sustainability and preservation of life on Earth, in light of international reports on global warming should be addressed as a top priority. Guest speakers HE Dr Thani […]

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Social media influencers have a responsibility to behave ethically and with values said Sheikha Dr Alia bint Humaid Al Qassimi, Social Development Expert and Women Leader of the Year (2019) on second day of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020), which concluded in Sharjah today. Speaking during a session called, ‘Influencers Win the Communication […]

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The concluding day of the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) featured interactive workshops and insightful sessions specially designed to equip students and working professionals with tools for decoding the best practises for effective communication. Held at the Sharjah Expo Centre, the forum sought to educate experts, journalists, photojournalists and government […]

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The ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) commenced yesterday ( 4 March) with specialised workshops, forums and in-depth sessions hosted by world-renowned communications professionals, providing students and amateurs a golden opportunity to learn from experts and gain first-hand knowledge. Being held at the Sharjah Expo Centre, the two-day forum is hosting […]

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On the concluding day of the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) in Sharjah, a panel of experts gathered to discuss ‘Media Image of Arab Societies in the West’. Moderated by Sherif Amer, media figure and television host, MBC Masr, the discussion was held in cooperation with Sharjah Press Club to explore […]

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His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday, opened the 7th edition of the Real Estate Investment Exhibition (ACRES 2020) at the Expo Centre Sharjah. With the participation of more than 40 local and international real estate companies and developers, ACRES 2020 is held under the patronage […]

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Tilal Properties, the leading real estate development and investment company and the premier developer of Tilal City, has granted the Sharjah-based Victoria International School two plots of land at its flagship project Tilal City. This came under an agreement signed on the side-lines of 7th Real Estate Investment Exhibition, Acres 2020 on Thursday 5th March. […]

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The Pink Caravan Ride’s network of passionate and inspiring volunteers who have been on the frontlines in taking forward the educational agenda of Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a Sharjah-based non-profit, to raise awareness of breast cancer and importance of regular screening, were given a royal welcome yesterday (Wednesday) as they embarked on the eight […]

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The opening session on the second day of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2020 heard global leaders and government officials on the role of government in effecting good communication practices to drive society forward. In the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council; HE Tariq Saeed Allay, Director […]

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In a special presentation at the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) in Sharjah on Thursday morning, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Arhama Al Shamsi, Deputy Director-General of the National Emergency and Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) said that during a crisis or critical event, such as the Coronavirus outbreak, it was important to communicate […]

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With cancer research and treatments making great strides today and survival rates showing promising growth, cancer is no longer looked upon with dread as it once was. Cancer patients want to continue with their lives, moulding their thoughts, behaviour and lifestyle habits to adapt to the changes within the physical body. Increasingly, those facing a […]

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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, signalled the start of the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) today (Wednesday) in Sharjah, saying delivering ‘communication for the public’ has been at the heart of Sharjah’s 40-year cultural project. “Forty years have lapsed […]

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To explore the impact of cross-cultural communication on culture and its impact , the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) being held at Expo Centre Sharjah, hosted on its inaugural day a dialogue with HE Irina Bokova, President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin and former Director-General of the […]

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“When you overcome insurmountable hardships to achieve something, you wear your lessons as a badge of victory. I was a refugee, and it was hard to say the least,” shared Fatimah Hossaini, an Afghan refugee returnee. Fatimah was speaking on the inaugural day of the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020), […]

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“By talking about the vital role of communication within governments and between countries, and taking it to the next level by organising the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), Sharjah is setting an amazing example for the rest of the world, reinforcing its credentials as a vibrant cultural hub,” said Priyanka Chopra Jonas – actor, producer […]

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Sharjah and the UAE have a rich history and culture, and more should be done to preserve it and promote it, was the central message of an interactive brainstorming session held yesterday (Wednesday) at the 9th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF). Titled ‘Investing in Cultural Communication’ the session featured HE Sheikh Fahim […]

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Print media will endure, according to a panel discussion hosted by the Sharjah Press Club during the 9th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) yesterday called “The Future of News”. Ahdeya Ahmed Al Sayed, President of the Bahrain Journalists’ Association (BJA) said that people turned to traditional media, over social media, during […]

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To explore the impact of blockchain technology on communications and its various ramifications, the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) being held at Expo Centre Sharjah, hosted a session on ‘Communication in the blockchain era’ on the inaugural day. Led by Kris Bennett, Chief Learning Officer, Blockchain Training Alliance, USA, the […]

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As part of the 9th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), a ‘Communication Chat’ session preceding the Forum was held yesterday at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah, where five officials from Sharjah government entities shared government communication practices, and discussed their experience in building true partnerships with the public. The session was held in […]

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammad Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the 7th Real Estate Investment Exhibition (ACRES 2020) will kick off on Thursday until March 7 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The event, which has become an exceptional platform to review investment opportunities in […]

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One of the largest display and sale of fashion products and accessories is set to get under way at Expo Centre Sharjah in Sharjah. To be held from March 4 to 7, 2020, the Big Shopper Sale will woo shoppers with the region’s largest showcase of fashion products and accessories at bargain prices. With their […]

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His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, opened on Tuesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah the 2nd edition of Expo Culinaire 2020. Organized by Purple Kitchen Events with the SCCI’s support, the event is witnessing the participation of 2000 chefs from around the world to offer their […]

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To catalyse conversations around integrating the youth in the decision-making processes alongside key stakeholders and to ensure that the voices of the youth are properly heard, the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) to be held from March 4-5 at Expo Centre Sharjah will host several interactive platforms and brainstorming sessions […]

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Under the theme “Sharjah the Smiling Innovation Environment”, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, organized on Monday a tour to the Sharjah Investors Services Center “Saeed” and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. The tour was targeting the heads and members of labor councils in the UAE to brief them about the […]

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The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah held its first meeting of the year recently, to discuss strategies to achieve the Council’s objectives to provide a stable and safe environment for families, and empower them to carry out their responsibilities and roles in the community. The newly-appointed Secretary-General of […]

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Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) Advisory Committee and Vice President of International Publishers Association (IPA) inaugurated the ‘Fairytales Come True: Worlds from the Imagination of Hans Christian Andersen’ exhibition at Sharjah Art Museum on Sunday (March 1). The exhibition, which was created in celebration of Sharjah […]

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Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC), has said that Sharjah organises the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) to underscore the benefits of well-strategised, clear and effective interactions between governments, public and media. He noted that in the past nine years since the forum’s inception, IGCF has contributed to […]

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