The authority has the power to borrow and request for bank facilities to finance the government initiatives and projects.
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Stem cell treatment in the UAE sees ‘favorable’ outcomes for coronavirus patients
A new treatment that helps to relieve coronavirus symptoms could be brought to market in three months’ time if further trials go well, according to a researcher involved in the project. “It’s very …
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Expo 2020 Dubai postponed by one year to Oct 2021
The Expo 2020 global trade fair, hosted by Dubai, has been postponed by a year due to the coronavirus outbreak and will be held from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, the Paris-based organiser said …
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BMX Riding Dubai’s Most Famous Landmarks | with Kriss Kyle
Home to the world’s tallest building the Burj Khalifa, Dubai is renowned for its breathtaking skyline. With stunning buildings, huge water parks and bustling souks, a place like this is the ultimate …
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Mubadara to promote infrastructure development in Sharjah
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued Decree-Law No. (1) of 2020 on the organisation of the Authority of Initiatives …
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Sharjah: No social, sports events till end of May 2020
As part of current social distancing measures, the Sharjah Executive Council has extended the suspension of all social and sports events, it was announced on Monday. Sharjah Radio and Television …
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Watch: Sharjah Police launches first-of-its-kind smart patrol
Sharjah: The first-of-its-kind police patrol that has five high-tech cameras and a drone was launched by Sharjah Police oN Sunday, police officials said. The smart patrol includes many modern …
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Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis to address impact of stimulus packages on UAE’s economic competitiveness
Majlis will host companies and business leaders who have imbibed lessons from the 2008 global financial crisis Sharjah: The sixth edition of the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis will get underway on …
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This day, that year: Wasim Akram’s hat-trick in Sharjah still vivid in memory
It was on this day, way back 1990 when Pakistan’s ‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram recorded his second hat-trick at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. It was a deadly spell in the final of the Austral-Asia Cup …
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UAE- Free parking in Sharjah extended until June 30
Parking in Sharjah will be free until June 30, it was revealed on Sunday.Thabit Salem Al Tarifi, director-general of Sharjah Municipality, said that the municipality has started resetting the parking …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi shares drop, property stocks weigh on Dubai
Banks dragged Saudi Arabian shares lower on Monday and markets in the United Arab Emirates extended losses due to a fall in financials and real estate stocks. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index .TASI …
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Expo body set to approve year’s delay to Expo 2020 Dubai
The awarding body for World Expos is set to approve a one-year postponement of Expo 2020 Dubai, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) said on Monday.
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COVID-19 crisis: Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre sets up $1mln grant for start-ups
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has pledged a $1 million dollar solidarity fund to help startups that are under strain due to the coronavirus pandemic. The fund will be distributed …
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Sharjah entity to grant Dh3.67m to startups
Dubai: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has committed Dh3.67 million to help out Sharjah-based startups that are feeling the strain of the COVID-19 economic impact. The grant has been …
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Free parking in Sharjah extended until June 30
Those who have subscribed to long-term parking permits will get an additional three months after their permits expire.
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Sharjah pharmacies shutdown for selling fake sanitiser
A number of pharmacies in Sharjah have been shut down for selling fake hand sanitisers. Officials in the emirate said the products had been seized and that the businesses concerned would be prosecuted …
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UAE’s ADNOC restarts Ruwais oil refinery after maintenance
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has begun a gradual restart of its Ruwais oil refinery complex after a scheduled maintenance shutdown, a company spokesman said on Sunday.
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