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The UAE became the first Arab country to host the event. A delegation representing Sharjah Urban Planning Council (SUPC), Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) and Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW) participated in the recently concluded 10th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF), organised by UN Habitat at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from February 8-13, 2020. ...

The detailed schedule of events of the upcoming forum was revealed by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC). This year’s International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) in Sharjah will be attended by 64 leading global thinkers, government officials and intellectuals from the Arab region and around the world, the organisers have said. Ninth edition of the forum, organised under the patronage ...

The Mahani gas discovery is poised to boost Sharjah’s strategic position as a reliable supplier.gas Imran Mojib, Special Correspondent A number of officials, specialists and experts have stressed that the discovery of a new gas field in Sharjah will significantly enhance the Emirate’s economic resources and support the economic development and goals of the Emirate. Sharjah remains one of the ...

Initiative a big boost for women entrepreneurs Reem BinKaram, Director of NAMA, and HE Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairperson of Shams, signed the MoU which stipulates the commitment of both parties in supporting women’s businesses in Sharjah and develop mutual plans to promote the emirate’s economic activities at the national and international levels. Sharjah: NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) ...

Madar, a new leisure destination, is all set to open its doors to the public for the first time on February 27 during a launch weekend that will be packed with entertainment activities and various attractions. Located in the heart of the Aljada megaproject in the Muwaileh district of Sharjah, Madar contains a cluster of family-friendly attractions all spread around ...

The new project is one of the pioneering initiatives with the aim of reconstructing the whole area, providing the best services for the people. Initiative to promote Sharjah’s competitiveness, develop economic environment and enhance sustainable development The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the Department of Town Planning and Survey, Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) ...

Construction Week looks back at some of the key government-led initiatives in Sharjah In 2019, the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) carried out multiple projects in line with its strategy to ‘make Sharjah an industrial and commercial centre, with international infrastructure.’ The SRTA completed $7.62m (AED28m) worth of work on road networks to strengthen the economic and social mobility ...

Staff Reporter, Gulf Today The recently released data by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), showed that the number of the new memberships of the SCCI has remarkably increased in 2019, reaching 5626 members. While the total number of memberships movement in the main branch and other branches of the SCCI in Al Dhaid, Khor Fakkan, Dibba, and ...

Top officials of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry with the Argentinian delegation in Sharjah. The economic relations between the emirate of Sharjah and Argentine witnessed a strong growth in recent past and both sides are eager to strengthen the trade and investment ties, it was revealed during a meeting between Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s officials and ...

Budget has a strong focus on infrastructure development. Sharjah has announced its budget for 2020 – the largest ever – with total expenses of Dh29.1 billion, a two per cent increase from its 2019 budget, with strong focus on infrastructure development. The budget will see an increase in expenses across several sectors including infrastructure, social programs, economic activities, culture and ...