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The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), in collaboration with the Sharjah Department of Economic Development and the University of Sharjah Alumni Association, held a two-day “Financial Technology” training session at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. The Dr Hussam Abu Al-Dahab programme drew 10 students and graduates. “This programme encourages students and graduates to become entrepreneurs and ...

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Arada have announced a joint initiative to identify and empower the UAE’s next fashion prodigy. The competition is open to local and locally based designers who need mentoring and support to bring their fashion concepts to market. The competition will start with a contest, where interested applicants can submit their entries to Sheraa’s social media ...

In a milestone step towards international cooperation and advancement of the media industry, Sharjah Media City (Shams) has signed an MoU with Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), the largest television and radio broadcasting company in the Republic of South Korea. His Excellency Rashid Abdullah Al Obed, Managing Director of Sharjah Media City, and Hyoung-Mun Choi, Director of Business Centre and Head ...

The UAE is among the top 10 most powerful passports in the world for investment opportunities, thanks to its stable economy and focus on innovation, according to a new index by investment migration consultancy firm Global Citizen Solutions. The UAE came sixth out of 197 countries on the investment index, with advantages such as zero personal taxation and a high gross national ...

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. ...

The emirate of Sharjah is gearing up to host the first-ever Gulf-Iraq Business Forum on 26th and 27th September, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. This landmark event is an initiative of the Federation of GCC Chambers and is being organised in partnership with the Federation ...

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wio Bank, the region’s first platform bank, to empower ecosystem players with Wio platform that is built to reboot banking for the new digital age. The agreement comes within the framework of Sheraa’s vision on the importance of robust, reliable and reputable financial services management for all established ...

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has announced an exceptional surge in participation for its Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) 2023, with over 1,530 entries from 37 countries worldwide. The submissions come from communication innovators, spanning governmental, semi-governmental, private, and individual contributors. The winners will be announced during the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) taking place on September 13th and ...

The Emirate of Sharjah has accelerated efforts to complete its developmental and environmental projects and find solutions to build sustainable cities that help achieve sustainable economic development, support green investments, and create a pure and healthy environment in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. The “Sharjah Sustainable City” project translates the UAE’s vision to achieve climate neutrality and reduce ...

Ali Abdullah Al Jari Al Ketbi, Director of the Sharjah Export Development Centre (SEDC) revealed that the centre and the permanent exhibition affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), located in the main building of the Chamber, includes 200 manufacturing and exporting companies, out of approximately 3000 manufacturing companies in the emirate of Sharjah. He also said ...