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An understanding between the University of Sharjah and VMware

The University of Sharjah entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and VMware. VMware is a global company with expertise in cloud infrastructure and business movements. They will collaborate on research related to the development of Internet infrastructure, education, and e-learning and help accelerate the transformation journey. digital. Dr. Salah Taher Al-Hajj was Vice President of University for Community Affairs. Ahmed ...

Sultan bin Ahmed inaugurates Shams Business Centre

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, inaugurated on Tuesday afternoon Shams Business Center of Sharjah Media City “Shams”. A visual presentation that dealt with the history of the establishment of Shams and the stages of its development and growth, its goals, and its future aspirations was delivered to Sheikh ...

Creativity, innovation are Sharjah’s approach: Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi

Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director of the Sharjah Digital Office, and Asma bin Taliah, Secretary General of the Sharjah Executive Council, visited, on Monday, the activities of the UAE Innovation Month in the Emirate of Sharjah, held at the University of Sharjah from 14th to 18th February. Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi stressed the importance of supporting ...

UAE aims to increase size of economy from AED1.4 trillion to AED3 trillion by 2030

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said the UAE aims to increase the size of its economy from AED1.4 trillion to AED3 trillion by 2030. This goal requires adopting new economic diversification strategies, in addition to supporting new economic sectors, including embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and employing advanced technologies to advance the national economy, increase research capacities, ...

Sharjah Chamber, Cuban counterpart discuss boosting trade and economic cooperation

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed with its Cuban counterpart enhancing joint work to develop commercial activity and areas of economic cooperation between them. The two sides also explored available investment opportunities while highlighting the importance of strengthening communication mechanisms to organise mutual visits of business owners, missions and trade delegations. This came during the meeting ...

Al Midfa: Shams is home of 10000 companies

According to Dr Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City “Shams,” the “Shams Business Centre” is a welcome addition that will help the Shams business community grow and extend its offerings in years to come.” Increasing the commercial sector’s creative initiatives.According to Al Midfa, the number of companies registered in Sharjah Media City has grown from a few ...

Consultative Council of Sharjah briefed on Investors Services Center

A delegation from the Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee of the Consultative Council of Sharjah recently visited Sharjah Investors Services Center (Saeed), an affiliate of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) to discuss the role played by the center in enhancing the growing investment environment in Sharjah, by facilitating the procedures for establishing and doing business and developing ...

Dubai, Sharjah among top destinations from Mumbai in 2021

The airport’s cargo volumes surged by 52% in 2021, compared to the year earlier, driven by a surge in global demand for automobiles, pharmaceuticals and agro products. Dubai: Dubai, Doha and Sharjah were the top international destinations from Mumbai airport in 2021, replacing previous placeholders such as London Heathrow and Newark. Delhi, Goa and Bengaluru continued to be the top ...

How Sharjah pioneered low-cost travel in the Middle East

Dubai airport is consistently ranked as one of the busiest in the world, and the country has two prominent full service airlines: Emirates and Etihad Airways. For these reasons, the UAE is considered one of the world’s most important cities in aviation. It is also a key player when it comes to low-cost flying and, in that domain, the country’s pioneer was Sharjah’s Air Arabia, which in fewer ...

Sharjah Light Festival to feature 10 dazzling light and music show across the emirate

Event has been curated to commence a new phase of post-pandemic tourism growth in Sharjah. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA, announcing details about the Sharjah Light Festival at a press conference on Wednesday. Sharjah: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, which will take place from Feb. 9-20 ...