The story of Sharjah’s momentous cultural experience began more than four decades ago, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who realised the great value of …
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Sharjah Police deny social media report about missing girl
“The Sharjah Police informs all the fellow citizens and residents not to circulate rumours, misinformation, photos and news that come to them through social networking sites and other means of smart communication. “It also asked residents not to distribute …
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Lower Sharjah rents a boon for tenants
The growth in supply of affordable properties in Dubai and flexibility by landlords on rental terms is exerting pressure on house rents in Sharjah. Tenants, who were earlier priced out of Dubai, can now consider moving back to the emirate. They are also …
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Sharjah Children’s Centres to launch summer camp
The Sharjah Children’s Centres of the Fourth Quarter Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators will open its summer camp, under the theme, “Talent Summer “. The summer camp aims to invest in summer holidays for children, to develop their talent and …
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More Than 850,000 Passengers Passed Through Sharjah International Airport Within Nine Months
Sharjah Airport Authority has launched an awareness campaign introducing their Smart Gates to travelers. The campaign, which will run till the end of July, aims to provide travelers with the required information to register and use the Smart Gates and …
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Villa rents in Sharjah expected to continue rising, says Cluttons
Villas in Sharjah have emerged as the standout performer in the emirate’s residential rental market in 2017, recording an 11.7% rise in rents during the first six months of the year, according to international real estate consultancy, Cluttons.
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Dubai property prices marginally down in Q2
The property prices across Dubai, UAE, witnessed a marginal drop as fresh supply in the apartment, villa and commercial segments continued to place downward pressure on rental rates and sales prices, according to a report. This trend will continue as the …
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Dubai: UK journalist charged with wife’s murder
A British journalist at a newspaper in Dubai has been charged with murdering his wife, the emirate’s government says. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of Gulf News, was arrested after his wife Jane Matthew, 62, died on 4 July. The Government of Dubai’s …
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British expat, 60, who told police his wife was murdered by burglars ‘confesses that he killed her by throwing a HAMMER at her during a row at their home in Dubai’
A British newspaper executive has confessed to killing his wife by throwing a hammer at her during a row, authorities in Dubai said yesterday. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of the Gulf News, called police last Tuesday, claiming his 62-year-old wife Jane …
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Return on investment for UAE property still strong
The UAE real estate market has witnessed a balancing act in the first half of 2017, according to new research by property portal Bayut.com. Despite both sale and rental prices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi witness a small dip, the market still represents a rich …
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UAE’s main state oil company eyes partnerships, share float
The United Arab Emirates’ main state oil company said on Monday that it is seeking to create joint ventures with international investors and is considering floating shares in some of its businesses in an effort to raise billions of dollars. The Abu Dhabi …
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Abu Dhabi’s Oil Producer May Sell Shares in Units to Expand
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. may sell minority stakes in some of its service units and will seek international partners as the producer of most of the crude in the United Arab Emirates seeks to boost growth and expand operations. The company known as Adnoc …
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Blaze hits Dubai apartment building
Dubai: A fire erupted at a residential building in the Al Muraqabbat area of Dubai on Sunday. Dozens of families were evacuated from the four-storey building when the fire broke out at 3.16pm. The blaze was brought under control by Dubai civil defence at 3 …
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More rain, wind, and dust to hit UAE
Dubai: While dust and sand will affect various parts of the UAE, the weather forecast for the eastern region is the opposite – with more rainfall on Sunday. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) expects temperatures in the coastal …
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UAE No Paradise for Migrant Workers
A glittering metropolis rising from the desert has all the makings of a mirage, and many heading to the United Arab Emirates for work know to keep it that way. Karen Young did. She was a political science professor at the American University of Sharjah …
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Dubai’s white point system to be rolled out across UAE
The white point system – currently being implemented by the Dubai Police – will now be rolled out all across the UAE. The system will not only reward points to good drivers but also honour them for abiding by traffic laws, said Major Mohamed Saif Al Zafin …
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Man jailed in UAE for having sex with friend’s wife
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court of First Instance handed down the sentences to the Pakistani man and two Filipina women. Official court documents stated that the two men were staying in the same apartment in Abu Dhabi with their Filipina wives. They had been …
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