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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the “Economic Principles of UAE”, aiming to further enhance the country’s economic performance and develop it into the world’s best and most active economy. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “Today, the Economic Principles of UAE ...

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired, on Tuesday, the meeting of the SEC, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, held in the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. ...

A delegation from the Sharjah Government and the Bank of Sharjah met with representatives of Arab and international financial institutions in Marrakesh, Morocco, to discuss ways of strengthening the joint partnerships during the joint meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Agency. The main topics of discussion revolved around global economic and financial developments, as well as the ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree on the establishment and organization of the House of Manuscripts (HOM) in the Emirate of Sharjah. Based on the Decree, The House of Manuscripts (HOM) shall be established in the Emirate of Sharjah with full legal capacity, financial and ...

In conjunction with the United Arab Emirates’ role as host for the COP 28 climate conference, the Sharjah Private Education Authority has unveiled an ambitious plan to convert 25% of schools and nurseries in Sharjah into environmentally conscious educational institutions by the end of 2024. This transformation will be achieved through the launch of the innovative “Green Schools and Nurseries” ...

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has authorised the University of Sharjah (UOS) to implement a hybrid education system for unique instances. Working students who are unable to attend in-person sessions on a regular basis are considered. His Highness also emphasised the necessity of learning and appreciating the Arabic language. ...

Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), has announced that Sharjah Civil Aviation Department, Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, and Sharjah Private Education Authority have now joined the list of government entities that offer exemptions to RAWAD-funded projects. This move is consistent with the Executive Council’s recent decision to exclude micro, small, and medium-sized firms from certain levies. Members of “RUWAD” ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the United Arab Emirates on Monday as part of a swing through the Arab Gulf states focused on energy and commerce. He met with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the president of the UAE, which will be hosting the COP28 U.N. climate summit later this year. A joint statement said they were committed to ...

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Nabil Ammar, Tunisia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen UAE-Tunisia ties and cooperation across economic, trade and investment fields. Sheikh Abdullah underscored the deep-rooted relations between their countries, and affirmed that the UAE stands by the Tunisian ...