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 […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said that the Pediatric Surgery Department at Al Qassimi Hospital for Women & Children has succeeded in carrying out a number of surgeries for children from birth to the age of 12, using the surgical endoscopy. The ministry added that these surgeries are similar to those carried out […]

For centuries, culture has played an important role in building bridges and connecting people together. The exchange helped transfer knowledge across geographical borders enriching people’s lives and provided a window to rich and diverse cultures. Building on that truism the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has been on a mission to introduce the creativity and accomplishments […]

On the occasion of International Youth Day, which is celebrated on 12th August every year, Sharjah World Book Capital Office (SWBC Office) hosted a panel discussion featuring an interactive session with young Emirati author Salha Obaid. During the session, held in collaboration with NOT a Space and Youth Councils, Salha Obaid shared her experiences in […]