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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a new leave policy in the Sharjah government called “Care Leave.” This leave is granted to female employees who give birth to a sick child or a child with disabilities requiring a constant companion. The leave will commence after the end of ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 2.5 million to provide public and governmental libraries across the Emirate with the latest publications from Arabic and international publishers participating in the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival. This initiative continues His Highness’s longstanding commitment ...

The Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) awarded His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Arab Cultural Merit—First Class—on April 17, 2025, in the inaugural edition of this distinguished honour. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture, accepted the award on His Highness’s ...

Emirati publisher, author, and women’s advocate Bodour Al Qasimi has made history by becoming the first woman from an Arab Gulf state to receive a prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award for Fiction. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received the prize for her groundbreaking children’s book ‘House of Wisdom’ at a ceremony in the impressive Farnese Chapel, at Palazzo d’Accursio, in Bologna. Reflecting on ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and the Ruler of Sharjah, has officially issued an Emiri Decree to establish and regulate the Sharjah Fashion Lab. A new center named the “Sharjah Fashion Lab” is set to be established in Sharjah, as outlined in the decree. This center will possess a legal identity and the ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, chaired the Council regular meeting held on Tuesday, at the Ruler’s Office, with the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council. During the ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to establish and organise the Sharjah Design Centre. The decree stipulates the establishment of a center in the emirate named “Sharjah Design Centre,” which will have a legal personality and full capacity to conduct the necessary legal actions to ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the establishment of a company called “Girass Agricultural” under the umbrella of the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production (Ektifa), to produce organic fruits and vegetables and manage the greenhouse project in the city of Al Dhaid. The announcement of His Highness’s directive ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing and organising the Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ). The decree establishes the Sharjah Creative Quarter as a dedicated hub for innovation and creativity, equipped with legal authority and financial and administrative independence to fulfil its objectives. Fully owned by ...

Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) called Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority to supporting the national economy and creating an attractive investment environment in accordance with the best international standards. Establishing a free zone with a specialised infrastructure Recommending in the same context the establishment of a free zone and a specialised infrastructure in the fields of food, supply chains ...