The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set a new milestone by breaking Guinness World Records for the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language as the largest and most comprehensive historical linguistic project in the world with 127 volumes. The Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah earned the title, which was received by Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin … Read more
While dozens of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 32-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian expatriate won a staggering Dirham 25 million (Rs 57,67,37,000) in the latest draw. The winner, Aravind Appukuttan, bagged the grand prize after buying ticket number 447363 for draw number 269 on … Read more
Photo: @mumbaicus3/X Mumbai: In a major crackdown on illegal smuggling of gold, the customs officers in Mumbai arrested a passenger coming from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for allegedly smuggling 24 carats of gold dust in wax worth Rs 2.89 crore. The accused was intercepted during a rummaging of a flight after his arrival at … Read more
From left: Rupi Kaur and Hamza Ali Abbasi The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2024 is set to take place from November 6 to 17 at Expo Centre Sharjah. This year’s event, theme ‘It starts with a book,’ will feature 2,522 publishers from 112 countries and 400 authors signing their latest … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced plans to build dams and canals in 13 residential areas to prevent flooding and mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall. On Friday, October 18, the Executive Committee for the President’s Initiatives approved water infrastructure projects, following President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s directives and under the follow-up … Read more
Dambulla: Deepti Sharma of India celebrates with teammate the wicket of Samaira Dharnidharka of United Arab Emirates during the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024 match between India and UAE, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Sunday, July 21, 2024. (PTI Photo via ACC) Sharjah: The International Cricket Council (ICC) … Read more
The ruler of Sharjah and Member of the Supreme Council Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi on Monday announced significant changes mandating landlords of the city to ratify contracts within 15 days of issuance. Under the new law, landlords are now permitted to validate rental contracts within a period of 15 days of issuance. … Read more
The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) spent AED84.3 million on aid programmes within the country during the first half of this year. This includes AED 6.7 million for monthly aid, AED 31.2 million for seasonal programmes, and AED 39.6 million for lump-sum aid. Additional aid was also provided to those eligible, according to a report by … Read more
A new beach only for women has been announced in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), under the orders of Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The Ruler of Sharjah ordered the allocation of a 500-meter beach for women in the Al Luluyah area of Khorfakkan, providing them with … Read more
Photo: WAM The ‘Back-to-School’ campaign kicked off today in various shopping malls, libraries, and stationeries across Sharjah, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a wide range of high-quality school and educational supplies, including apparel, stationery, electronic devices, and school bags. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) as part of the Sharjah … Read more
