Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), recognised the exceptional achievements of 33 students with individual awards and 24 groups with group awards during the Annual Student Appreciation Awards ceremony on May 9 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. The event was attended by more than 650 AUS students, acknowledged for their contributions to extracurricular activities throughout the year.
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GCC welcomes UN General Assembly’s Resolution on Palestine’s right to full membership
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution supporting Palestine’s right to full membership at the world body and recommendation that the UN Security Council reconsider the Palestinian bid.
NCM warns of fog formation, poor visibility
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations regarding a chance of fog formation.
Dubai Police unveils UAE’s first ‘Tent Pegging’ Police team
Dubai Mounted Police Station has established the nation's first "Tent Pegging" police team, an officially recognised equestrian sport that showcases the riders' high-level skills and abilities in handling horses efficiently.
Frontline Heroes Office celebrates International Nurses Day
The Frontline Heroes Office participates in celebrating "International Nurses Day," which falls on 12th May of each year, with the aim of highlighting the importance of the work of nursing teams that contribute to helping people and saving their lives.
Trends expands global reach with new Montreal virtual office
Trends Research and Advisory is set to launch its newest virtual office in Montreal, Canada, marking its fifth global presence, on 12th May, as part of its research tour aimed at participating in conferences and panel discussions in Montreal and Ottawa.
784,000 guests in hotel establishments in Fujairah during 2023
The number of guests in hotel establishments in Fujairah saw a notable rise in 2023, reaching a total of 784,106 guests, with 711,000 staying in hotels and 72,000 in hotel apartments, according to the statistical yearbook for 2023.
Sharjah Charity International supports 1,283 productive projects across 3 continents
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) delivered 1,283 productive projects in 2023 at a total cost of AED2,268,830. These initiatives were implemented across different continents, including 449 projects in Asia, 698 in Africa, and 136 in Europe.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 hosts panel discussion on importance of ‘Document of Human Fraternity’
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair organised a panel discussion titled "The Document of Human Fraternity: An Important Message to the World," featuring Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, and Bishop Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis, the Apostolic Nuncio to the UAE, moderated by Dr. Nashwa Al Ruwaini.
Sharjah Ruler allocates AED2.5 million to enrich Sharjah’s libraries
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of an AED2.5 million for the buying of the latest titles from participating publishers and booksellers at the ongoing 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024), to update and further enrich the Sharjah Public Library.









