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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 ...

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has opened two new exhibitions, titled “Thinking Art: Artists as Writers from the UAE” and “33 Songs, 99 Words”, at the Maraya Art Centre in Sharjah, a non-profit creative initiative by Shurooq that supports the region’s emerging and established artists. The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikha Nawar ...

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” ...

PureGlass, a global leader in the glass industry, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and techniques, has asserted the UAE and Sharjah’s status as a preferred investment destination, by establishing its first regional production headquarters in Sharjah’s Sajaa Industrial Area, with the support of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). Constructing an impressive 10,000 square metre facility, PureGlass has invested ...

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 ...

Each year, more than 200,000 knowledge seekers and learners visit Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL). These visitors and members of SPL, who represent different nationalities and age groups and come in with diverse curiosities and interests, demonstrate the SPL’s increasingly important role in promoting literacy, cultural appreciation, and academic and scientific research in the UAE. The impressive visitor numbers also testify ...

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 ...