Photo: Instagram/Sharjah Police Sharjah: A major fire erupted at an animal feed facility in Al Dhaid on Thursday morning, sending thick smoke over the area and prompting an extensive emergency response. According to Sharjah Civil Defence, the blaze started around 11am and quickly spread through
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The United Arab Emirates will celebrate its 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day), commemorating a remarkable history of achievements in a unified journey. This celebration embodies the spirit of challenge and national pride, positioning the UAE as a leader in local, regional, and international excellence. This year, as the UAE makes consistent progress and maintains […]
Delhi Private School (DPS) Sharjah hosted the second edition of its flagship youth mental health conclave, Project Unboxed, bringing together students, educators, counsellors, and mental health experts for a full day of insight, dialogue, and collaborative learning. This year’s theme, “Mapping the Mental Health of Our Communities,” expanded the scope of its debut
Arada has awarded a contract valued at AED145 million to build a landscaped sports complex at its AED35 billion Sharjah megaproject Aljada. Spread over a 400,000 square foot landscaped park, the sports complex contains a full-size football pitch, smaller 5-a-side football pitches, basketball, padel tennis, volleyball, squash and badminton courts, as well as cycling and
Residents across the UAE can look forward to cooler, more comfortable weather as the country transitions into the winter season. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), temperatures are expected to fall significantly this week, with a chance of light rainfall in some regions. In Sharjah, temperatures are forecast to dip to a pleasant […]
7X’s National Network for Logistics (NXN) signed a cooperation agreement with the Sharjah Investors Services Center (SAEED), to deliver an integrated suite of digital and logistics services to strengthen the Emirate’s business and investment ecosystem. The agreement empowers SAEED to adopt ‘Wayn’, the UAE’s Digital P.O. Box, as a secure platform to facilitate
The Government of Sharjah successfully concluded its participation at GITEX Global 2025, where it showcased a wide range of pioneering digital projects under the theme ‘Powered by Tech, Driven by People.’ Through interactive digital experiences and live demonstrations, the pavilion highlighted how technology is being harnessed to enhance quality of life, improve service
The Government of Sharjah pavilion continued to attract wide attention on the fourth day of GITEX Global 2025, drawing a growing number of VIPs, industry experts, and media representatives eager to explore the emirate’s pioneering digital projects shaping the cities of the future. The showcased innovations reflected Sharjah’s human-centred digital vision, demonstrating how
Arada has awarded a construction contract valued at AED397 million to build the Rove Aljada hotel cluster, located within the AED35 billion Sharjah megaproject. Spread across four blocks, the Rove Aljada hotel and Rove Home Aljada branded residences buildings are ideally based next to the upcoming commercial district Arada CBD and Madar Mall. The contract […]
The second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club crowned champions in the Gi category and Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club taking the No-Gi title. The three-day final round wrapped up an exceptional season with record participation […]
OMODA&JAECOO, in partnership with Northern Emirates dealer Galadari Automobiles, proudly inaugurated its newest showroom in Sharjah. The grand opening also marked the highly anticipated UAE debut of the JAECOO J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System), a next-generation SUV that combines electric mobility with fuel-powered freedom. The event welcomed VIPs, senior executives,
Arada has awarded the main construction contract for the second school at Aljada, the AED35 billion mixed-use megaproject in Sharjah. Valued at AED128 million, the contract to build Raffles World Academy, Aljada was awarded to Al Rehab Al Arabi Building Contracting Co. LLC, a Sharjah-based contractor. Developed in partnership with Innoventures Education, Raffles World
Dar Alwd Construction (DAW), the appointed contractor for Nomad, a new eco-tourism destination developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) under the Sharjah Collection portfolio, announced significant progress on the project’s infrastructure delivery. Set between the Kalba Mountains, Nomad is conceived as a low-impact retreat that blends
Sharjah: Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), in partnership with the Universities of Sharjah, Kalba, and Khorfakkan, has launched the Scientific Research Incubator, a new initiative designed to give school students hands-on experience in academic research. The programme, unveiled during the seventh annual Majors Discipline Exhibition, targets secondary school students from
Thumbay Group marked a historic step with the grand opening of its first Thumbay Veterinary Clinic in Muweilah, Sharjah. The inauguration was graced by Chief Guests Mrs. Bee Fathima Ahmed Haji and Mrs. Shabana Faizal, Vice Chairperson of KEF Holdings, Co Founder, Faizal and Shabana Foundation, Founder QissaGoi in the esteemed presence of Dr. Thumbay […]
The “Aqari” platform, developed by Sharjah Digital Department in collaboration with over twenty local and federal government entities, has reinforced its role as a comprehensive digital hub and the unified reference for real estate services in the Emirate of Sharjah, achieving remarkable milestones in the sector. Launched under the umbrella of the Digital Sharjah Platform,
When making the daily commute The daily commute between Sharjah and Dubai remains one of the most congested routes in the UAE, with peak-hour traffic often resulting in delays that extend for more than an hour. For thousands of residents who live in Sharjah and work in Dubai, the traffic challenge is part of everyday […]
In an innovative initiative combining culture and marketing to showcase the creativity of Emirati publishers, Menassah Distribution Company has launched a summer tour with a roadshow cart, visiting several government entities across Sharjah from 4 August to 23 October 2025. The initiative forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance access to books and […]
The fifth round of the second edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship for no-gi competitions concluded today (Sunday) at Al Nasr Club in Dubai. The event drew a large crowd and created an energetic atmosphere, featuring top athletes across the under-18, adult, and master categories. The final day witnessed fierce contests […]
Arada has announced that it has secured WiredScore Platinum certification for the first phase of Arada Central Business District (CBD), Sharjah’s new commercial hub set for completion in Q1 2027 within the AED 35 billion Aljada megaproject. WiredScore Platinum is the highest designation from WiredScore; the global benchmark for digital connectivity and smart building





























