The local emergency crises and disaster team in Sharjah, in cooperation with the Air Wing Department of the General Directorate of Security Support at the Ministry of Interior, has launched a large-scale campaign to raise health awareness among community members against COVID-19. The campaign includes broadcasting direct awareness messages through police patrols and drones, in […]

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, and HE Jens Martin Alsbirk, Consul General and Head of Mission at Consulate General of Denmark, Dubai, have explored potential areas where cooperation can be strengthened between Sharjah and Danish cities in vital sectors like science, culture and environmental sustainability. This came during […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) on Wednesday received a delegation from the Tunisian Consulate in Dubai to discuss enhancing bilateral commercial and economic ties and to explore the investment opportunities available for business communities in the two friendly countries. The meeting was held in the presence of HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, […]

The move coincides with the activities of ‘UAE Innovates 2021’that take place between February 21-27 across the country. The Adolescent Kit was developed by UNICEF in 2017 and updated in 2020 to reflect the challenges posed by the spread of Covid-19 The kit comprises guidance material, tools, activities and supplies to be used under the […]

Sharjah developer Arada has announced the award of a contract to build “Nest”, an integrated student housing complex based at its Sharjah megaproject Aljada. The AED367 million contract was won by Intermass Engineering and Contracting Company, a Sharjah-based contractor with more than 40 years’ experience in the regional construction industry, which has also worked on […]

Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA), one of the largest travel agencies in the UAE, has announced its signing of General sales Agency (GSA) agreement with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). As per the agreement, SATA will provide all travel ticket sales services through PIA and promote the airline through its branches in Sharjah, the Northern Emirates, […]

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), sought to bolster trade ties and investment cooperation and explore potential economic partnerships with entrepreneurs and investors from Poland at the virtual webinar titled ‘Investment opportunities for Polish companies in Sharjah’, held on Monday, February 15. Showcasing compelling opportunities for […]

The UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCY) has signed a partnership agreement with FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth, to jointly establish a framework for coordination between both parties in organising the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) for a period […]

“Despite the challenges the world encountered in 2020, the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has spared no effort in continuing to protect the rights of children and young people and support them emotionally and physically,” said Dr. Hessa Al Ghazal, Executive Director of SCFO, while describing the accomplishments and activities of the entity during a […]

Smart cities are no longer just a concept or a dream of the future. Led by progressive governments, many are already active and expanding rapidly as they leverage innovative IoT solutions as well as cellular and wireless technologies to connect seamlessly, improve their infrastructure, and build unprecedented efficiency by fully integrating their services. This has put […]