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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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