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 […]

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 […]

To ensure the safety of children at home, the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has released a ‘Home Safety’ e-booklet in Arabic and English. The booklet has been shared digitally with parents and is available for download through the link on the Child Safety Department’s Instagram […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Under the guidance of Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the senior management of SAM announced a three month exemption of rent for tenants in Souq Al Haraj and Souq Al Jubail. The exemption is provided to deal with the repercussions of the Covid-19 […]

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 […]

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed a 10 percent reduction in the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA, bills in the Emirate of Sharjah for three months. The move is in line with the precautionary measures taken by the government and aimed at facilitating […]