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Sharjah to be guest of honour at Thessaloniki International Book Fair 2024
Sharjah will be the guest of honour at the 20th edition of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, scheduled to take place from May 16 to May 19, 2024, in Greece. The announcement…
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Kareena Kapoor visits 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan on Saturday, November 3, addressed a packed gathering at the ongoing 42nd annual Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), where she promoted her book, ‘Kareena Kapoor…
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Sharjah Int’l Book Fair 2023 to host 60 immersive creative workshops
Sharjah: The 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will host an array of over 60 activities and workshops conducted by talented illustrators and artists from various corners of the…
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UAE: Indian expat arrested for defrauding Haj applicants for millions
Abu Dhabi: A 44-year-old Indian expatriate Shebin Rasheed, who runs the Sharjah-based travel agency, has been arrested for defrauding United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents on the pretext of Haj. Nearly 150 UAE…
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Watch: 10 Sharjah taxi drivers honoured for safe driving
Abu Dhabi: Ten taxi drivers in Sharjah were honoured with the Traffic Safety Award for their outstanding performance in 2022, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The award given by Osool Transport…
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Sharjah Airport records over 4M passengers in Q3 2023
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Airport has experienced a remarkable presence in passenger traffic, with over 4 million in the third quarter of 2023, recording a rise of over 12 percent compared to the…
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Sharjah museums to display historic collection of Indian arts
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah is set to host the ‘Ziena Splendor of The Indian Courts’ exhibition from October 25, 2023 to April 14, 2024 at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. The exhibition…
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Air Arabia launches new direct flights between Sharjah, Egypt
Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza City in Egypt. The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with…
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Kareena Kapoor among other celebs to headline Sharjah Int’l Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: The 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is all set to kick off this year on Wednesday, November 1, under the theme ‘We Speak Books’, the Emirates…
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Watch: Nitin Gadkari takes test ride of sky bus in Sharjah
Abu Dhabi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari has visited the pilot certification and experience centre of uSky Technology in Sharjah, UAE and took a test ride of its Sky Bus. Gadkari has made…
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Cycle made of 24K gold worth over Rs 3 cr is on sale in Dubai!
Abu Dhabi: Saudi Arabia-based Al Romaizan Gold and Jewellery in Dubai has showcased a gold cycle worth Dirhams 1.5 million (Rs 3,39,77,348) at the 52nd edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle…
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Kochi: Passenger from UAE held for smuggling gold in underwear
Kochi: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department in Kochi seized gold hidden in paste form between two layers of undergarments from a passenger identified as Sakeer, who travelling from…
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Sharjah Airport welcome Saudi passengers with festive atmosphere
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Airport (SA) welcomed Saudi passengers by congratulating them on the 93rd Saudi National Day, signifying the brotherly relations between both countries and recognising the preference of many Saudi nationals…
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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…
