The UAE is continuing its drive to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip to alleviate their suffering and meet their basic needs, as part of the Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation, launched under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
SCC’s committee reviews SCTDA’s agenda
The Financial, Economic, and Industrial Affairs Committee of the Sharjah Consultative Council discussed commercial and tourism activities and events in Sharjah and the efforts made for these sectors to thrive, during its visit on Monday morning to the Sharjah Tourism and Commerce Development Authority, at its headquarters.
UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of New Zealand on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro on the occasion of her country's National Day.
‘Warriors of Arabia’ kicks off in Khorfakkan on February 24
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has announced the 'Warriors of Arabia' the biggest obstacle race event of its kind in the country, to be held in Khorfakkan on 24th February.
The 'Warriors of Arabia' (WOA) race will start at the grand Roman colosseum-style Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, an initiative of the SGMB that sits overlooking the stunning Khorfakkan beach in the heart of the city.
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Microsoft to foster innovation
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) signed an agreement of intent with Microsoft, the US multinational technology giant, to accelerate the emirate's innovation roadmap.
In a statement, DET said that this collaboration signifies a dedicated effort to enhance the emirate's digital economy growth, innovation, and development in line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33.
The work with Microsoft will focus on leveraging smart solutions and applications to achieve the city's technology transformation objectives within the logistics, SMEs and education sectors.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy’s App Olympics competition attracts over 1,100 innovative entries
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has attracted more than 1,100 applications to participate in its App Olympics programme, which was launched last year as part of the “Create Apps in Dubai” initiative announced by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council.
Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, Trends Research and Advisory sign cooperation agreement
The Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence signed a cooperation agreement with Trends Research and Advisory with the aim of promoting tolerance and human fraternity.
Abu Dhabi receives banner for hosting the WFD Congress 2027
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi officially took up the mantle of organising and hosting the 20th World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) 2027 for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), organised by the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), during the celebration held at the Sheikh Zayed Festival (SZF) in Al Wathba in the presence of a cohort of leaders and officials.
RTA inks agreement to develop entry/exit points for Dubai Harbour
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has entered into a strategic partnership with ‘Shamal Holding,’ a leading diversified investment firm managing a portfolio of extraordinary investments, experiences, and assets, to undertake the construction of a two-lane bridge in each direction spanning 1500 metres. The bridge extends from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, an exceptional seafront district that hosts the region’s marina.
AED1.2 bn in real estate transactions in Central and Eastern Regions Sharjah during 2023
The annual report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department revealed that the volume of real estate transactions carried out during 2023 in the Central and Eastern Regions of the emirate, amounted to AED1.2 billion, compared to AED1 billion during 2022.