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In a first, Sharjah Bank launches service for visually impaired
Abu Dhabi: In a countrywide first, the Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) on Sunday, September 17, updated its app with a screen reader to serve people with visual disabilities. This came after a…
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Sharjah police warn against one-time password scam
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police have warned the public against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) with unidentified sources. The warning came during the launch of the ‘Be Aware: Stop, Think, Protect’ campaign, as…
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Sharjah tour operator bids his property in India to refund disappointed Haj applicants
Over a month has passed since the Haj season of 2023, and many United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents who had booked pilgrimage packages through a Sharjah-based tour company have yet to receive…
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South Korea to be guest of honour at 42nd Sharjah Intl Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: The 42nd session of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will kick off this year on Wednesday, November 1, and Republic of South Korea will be guest of honour, the…
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UAE: Sharjah announces 50% discount on municipal fines
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) on Tuesday, September 5, issued a decision to grant a 50 percent discount on municipal violation fines. The discount is valid for 90 days and…
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Sharjah Charity International receives applications for 9 mass wedding
Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has announced the start of receiving applications to participate in the ninth mass wedding within the country. The mass wedding is scheduled to be organised in…
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Sharjah announces decision to regulate Islamic establishments, activities
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has issued a decision regarding the organisation of Islamic establishments and activities in the emirate, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The decision apply to…
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UAE: Indian, Bangladeshi expats wins Rs 8 cr each in DDF draw
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian and Bangladeshi expatriates won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 8,32,27,500) on Wednesday, August 16, in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw.…
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Grab the best deals on home decor, and furniture in UAE; up to 75% off
Abu Dhabi: If you are looking for home decor, furniture to spruce your place at the lowest cost in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), then Sharjah is the perfect place to shop…
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UAE: Indian expats to get new offices for passport, attestation services
Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to get branches of a new, unified centre from 2024 for Consular-Passport-Visa (CPV), attestation, and Overseas Citizens of India (OICs) services across…
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Sharjah-bound AI plane returns to Kerala due to technical snag
Kochi: In three days, another Air India Express flight was reported to have developed a snag. The flight with 170 passengers on board took off from Kerala’s Kochi airport for Sharjah but…
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Sharjah-bound flight makes emergency landing in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: An Air India Express flight from Tiruchirappali to Sharjah made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Monday due to technical reasons, Airport sources said. The airport authority declared a…
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New Islamic Year 1445: Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah government has announced a public holiday to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”)…
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UAE scam alert: Sharjah police warns against fake job ads
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police on Thursday informed the public about a job scam advertisement that has been circulated on social media. The Armed Force General Commander denied the validity of the announcement which…
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UAE driving license: ‘One-day test’ launched
Abu Dhabi: To make getting a driver’s license easier and faster, Sharjah Police General Command’s Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department has launched a ‘One-Day Test’ initiative. The new initiative, which launched on…