Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has launched an awareness campaign aimed at hospitals, health care providers and mothers, which advises them to continue breastfeeding even if mothers have contracted the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while taking all necessary safety measures. The campaign shines light on the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s advisory, which states that to date, […]

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC is producing economic, political, and social disruptions not seen in decades, and major industries, from finance to airlines, have already felt the impact. The latest casualty: the US auto industry, which announced Wednesday a total shutdown of all three Detroit carmaker manufacturing operations that will last at least through the end of […]

Gulftainer has launched an interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ to prioritise the delivery of medical supply consignments at its ports across the UAE. The move is part of the company’s commitment to accelerating logistical procedures and fast-tracking the availability of medical supplies to consumers across the nation, Gulftainer said, adding that it seeks to […]

As a fair share of the world’s population stays at home in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the challenges posed by restriction of free movement have offered an invaluable opportunity to utilise extra leisure time for self-development. The Badiri E-Academy, which was launched globally in 2018 by the Badiri Education and Development […]

The Sharjah Economic Development Department, SEDD, lauded the package of incentives and decisions approved by the Government of Sharjah to support the government and private entities, as well as business sectors and individuals. These decisions cover all aspects of institutional and societal work without exception, to demonstrate that Sharjah offers a stimulating and supportive environment […]

Abiding by the UAE health authorities’ call for social distancing to restrict the spread of COVID-19 virus, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) has devised two activities to ensure that its members stay active and engaged in the safety and comfort of their homes. Best Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr greeting cards competition In the first activity, an […]

Award-winning UAE-publisher, Kalimat, specialised in publishing Arabic books for children and the youth, has announced the launch of its latest title, Noor, featuring the story of a young, blind girl who ‘sees’ with her heart. Lebanese writer Sanaa Shabbani, who has authored 15 children’s books and two published plays, narrates the story of Noor who, […]

Aligned with vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Media City (Shams) recently rolled out several measures to support the economy and help SMEs overcome their challenges during this time. As entrepreneurs face a financial crunch due to global efforts to […]

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 […]

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 […]