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Two Indian expats among 5 dead in Sharjah building fire
Two Indian expatriates were among the 5 people dead and injured 44 others after a massive fire broke out in an apartment building in Sharjah on Thursday, April 4, a media report said. The…
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In a first, Sharjah set to host Drone Champions Race
Sharjah is all set to host its first-ever Drone Champions Race from Saturday, April 20 to Sunday, April 21l at the Al Majaz Amphitheater.. MultiGP, the world’s largest drone racing league, is…
- Middle East
New entertainment destination in UAE: Big Balloon Ride launches in Sharjah
Sharjah: Soar to new heights this Eid Al-Fitr 2024 as Fly High Balloon Operations LLC recently launched its inaugural Big Balloon Ride at the Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah, offering a thrilling…
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Eid Al-Fitr 2024: Dubai, Sharjah announces free parking dates
The authorities in Dubai and Sharjah have announced free public parking during the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holidays. On Friday, April 5, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that all public parking,…
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New attraction in UAE: Al Hefaiyah Lake opens in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated Al Hefaiyah Lake in Kalba on Saturday. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince…
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Sharjah denies rumours of changing Azaan
The Sharjah Government Media Office has denied rumours on social media about changes to the Azaan (call for prayer) in Sharjah. In a statement on X on Wednesday, the media office dismissed…
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Sharjah’s Ramadan Shams Festival set to kick off on March 28
Sharjah: The Sharjah Media City (Shams) is gearing up for its “Ramadan Shams Festival” from March 28 to 31 this year, welcoming visitors. Hosted at the Shams Business Centre, the festival aims…
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Sharjah set to host 2nd animation conference from May 1
Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is set to return with the 2nd edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), a first-of-its-kind event that brings the vibrancy and creativity of the animation…
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New attraction in UAE: ‘Hanging Gardens’ opens in Sharjah
Sharjah: In a bid to boost tourism, the much-anticipated “Hanging Gardens” in the city of Kalba in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially opened on Friday, March 8. This comes after Dr…
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Sharjah ruler allocates Rs 2 cr to complete Hamda Taryam’s charitable projects
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated one million dirham (Rs 2,26,30,430) through the Sharjah Charitable Society to complete the Hamda Taryam…
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Sharjah Light Festival 2024 to kick off in February
The much anticipated 13th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) is set to take place from Wednesday, February 7 to Thursday, February 18. The event, organised by the Sharjah Commerce and…
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Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks displays in solidarity with Gaza
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Police has announced a ban on all celebrations and fireworks displays on New Year’s Eve in solidarity with Gaza, which has been in the middle of a fierce war…
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Sharjah police arrest 551 drug traffickers since Jan 2023
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police’s anti-drug forces have arrested a total of 551 drug traffickers and promoters from January to November this year. The department seized 1,051,000 kg of hashish, heroin, crystal…
- Middle East
World’s biggest book sale ‘Big Bad Wolf’ coming to Sharjah
Abu Dhabi: The world’s biggest book sale, the Big Bad Wolf (BBW), is returning to Sharjah from Tuesday, December 19 to Sunday, January 7, 2024. The sale will be held at Expo…
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Sharjah shopping promotions kicks off 2023 edition
Sharjah: The Sharjah shopping promotions 2023 kicked off on Friday with an opening event that delighted audiences, bringing smiles to the faces of all. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and…