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Splicing and Dicing: interview with Fantasy-SF author Asmaa Kadry

Emad El-Din Aysha: Tell me something about yourself, your CV? Asmaa Kadry: Forget CV’s, they’re highly overrated. I think you could say that I’m an eclectic soul: Internationally accredited Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist & NLP life coach Public speaker & certified trainer Author whose written and published 10 books until now mostly novels of science-fiction / fantasy […]

Ramsar Convention recognises UAE's Wasit natural reserve

The Ramsar Convention has recognised the Wasit Nature Reserve as a ‘Wetland of International Importance’ as a result of the efforts of Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, its wetlands teams and the vision of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The Nature Reserve, which […]

Europe awards prizes to Sharjah free zones

The Sharjah International Airport Free Zone, SAIF ZONE, and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, HFZA, have bagged two international awards, in recognition of their sustained efforts to develop state-of-the-art business infrastructure that meet investors' growing needs. The two free zones received the European Society for Quality Research, ESQR’s, 'Quality Choice Prize 2019' in the 'Gold Category […]

Sharjah building good relations with Armenians

As part of its continuous mission to strengthen relationships with cities around the world, a high-level delegation from the Sharjah Department of Government Relations, SDGR, was in Armenia recently to meet senior government officials. The visit was focused on discussing how their long-standing bilateral relations can be further expanded by exploring new areas of cooperation […]

Expo Centre Sharjah completes Midest tours

The Expo Centre Sharjah recently concluded its visit to Egypt and Jordan where it explored prospects of future cooperation and joint coordination in the sector of international exhibitions and conferences, to promote the interests of the Arab economy. The Expo delegation was headed by Saif Mohamed Al Midfa, Expo Centre Sharjah CEO, and he was […]

Sharjah wins award from Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Awards Middle East

The Government of Sharjah won the "Sovereign Debt Finance Deal of the Year" award at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Awards Middle East for the successful issuance of an RMB 2 billion, or US$316 million, Panda Bond. The award was presented by the leading international media organisation "GFC Media Group". The award recognises that the […]

Crafts Dialogue opens in Italy, under Sharjah patronage

H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, Royal Patron of Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, and Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, was in Murano, Italy, to attend the launch of the 'Crafts Dialogue'. The Crafts Dialogue is a unique project bringing together the NAMA affiliate, Irthi, and […]

King Khalid Charity Foundation reviewed

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, was briefed about the programmes and initiatives of the King Khalid Charity Foundation, which is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in his office at the Ruler’s Court, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of […]

Eco-tourism and other Sharjah leisure assets showcased in Lindon

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has announced exclusive updates about ten latest additions to its portfolio of hospitality projects and eco-destinations at World Travel Market 2018, which rolls out Monday, at the ExCeL in London, UK, and will conclude on 7th November. Exhibiting at the Sharjah Pavilion led by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism […]

Sharjah signs port agreement with Delaware state

The Department of Seaports & Customs of the Government of Sharjah on Wednesday signed a sister port agreement with the Diamond State Port Corporation of the state of Delaware in the US to cooperate in the development of international trade and logistics, exchange information, and build mutually beneficial commercial, technological and cultural synergies. The agreement […]

Japan guest of honour at Sharjah book fair

Japan has been announced as this year’s guest of honour at Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which will run from October 31 to November 10 at Expo Centre Sharjah. SIBF’s organisers, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), said the selection aligns with their goal of introducing Arab readers and intellectuals to the Far East’s culture. Japan’s […]

UAE amnesty 2018: Amnesty-seekers in Sharjah asked to approach Tasheel to rectify status

Amnesty-seekers in Sharjah have been urged to visit Tasheel centres, and not the amnesty tent, to get their status rectified. Only those seeking to exit the UAE should visit the tent set up outside the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Sharjah) in Al Qasimiya. A senior GDRFA Sharjah official told Gulf News […]

Negligent commercial property owners in Sharjah to pay firefighting costs

Owners whose industrial and commercial buildings are not up to current fire safety codes will foot hefty firefighting bills for putting out any blazes on their premises, warns Sharjah Civil Defence. If found to have violated the fire safety codes, owners of warehouses, workshops, factories and commercial outlets will be required to cover all costs […]

Hamriya Free Zone, India’s Gandhar Oil Refinery sign investment agreement

Saud Salem Al Mazrouei, director of the Hamriya Free Zone Authority and the Sharjah International Airport Free Zone Authority, signed an investment agreement with Ramesh Parekh, chairman of Gandhar Oil Refinery India, to establish an integrated project to produce white oil, liquid paraffin, hydraulic liquid, transformer oil, rubber processing oil, motor oil and industrial oil. […]

Number 3 car plate fetches Dh9m in Sharjah auction

Distinguished car number plates generated millions of dirhams during an auction where plate Number 3 fetched Dh9 million in a fierce bidding on Saturday evening. Organisers had a tough time controlling the proceedings in the charged up atmosphere. Within minutes after the bidding began, the price of the No 3 plate shot up to Dh9 […]

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