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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 ...

He took the legal oath before His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment in The Federal Government, in the presence of ...

Applications open for 10th edition, new categories to celebrate social, developmental work. Sharjah Government Communication Award dedicates brand new categories to celebrate leaders in social and developmental work Prestigious global award now accepting submissions until August 15. Awards recognise exceptional government, semi-government, private entities, and individuals. Dedicated award to highlight creative and impactful volunteer campaigns SGCA honours an influential personality ...

he UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) today held a public awareness session on Critical Corporate Tax Decisions in Sharjah to clarify and discuss the key features and implications of the most important Cabinet and Ministerial Decisions relating to the implementation of the Corporate Tax Law. The session was organised in collaboration with Sharjah Chambers of Commerce and Industry and saw ...

Salem Ali Al-Muhairi presided over the fifth meeting of Municipal Council of Sharjah City (MCSC)’s seventeenth annual session. Council Vice Chairman Abdullah bin Hamouda and others were present, as was Council Secretary Ali Saeed Al-Ketbi. The members discussed the council’s budget for 2024, emphasising that it adheres to His Highness, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the ...

The Sharjah SME “Ruwad” discussed launching new funding programmes serving university students, fresh graduates, and business owners, during the 17th meeting of the project financing committee, held at the headquarters of the Sharjah Economic Development Department. The meeting was chaired by Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Director of “Ruwad” and Chairman of the Committee, in the presence of the committee ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the allocation of a AED 2.5 million fund for the purchase of latest titles being showcased at the ongoing 14th annual edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), in a bid to enrich the emirate’s public and government libraries while also ...