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The UAE has dispatched a plane fully loaded with 55 tonnes of relief and medical supplies, including 360 portable electric generators, 5,000 personal laptops for educational purposes, winter clothes, blankets, and medical aid to assist those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. This is part of the UAE’s continuous efforts …

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, chaired the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) meeting, on Tuesday, at the Sharjah Ruler’s Office. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Vice …

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) continued distributing winter clothes and food meals to the people of the Gaza Strip, as part of Operation “Gallant Knight 3”, launched by the UAE under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to support the Palestinian people. Benefiting 132,883 …

COP28 today launched a partnership with Azerbaijan and Brazil, who will host COP29 and COP30, respectively, to improve cooperation and continuity between current and future COP Presidencies, leading to increased climate action in support of “Mission 1.5°C”. The partnership, known as The COP Presidencies Troika, marks the first time that …

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the Ministry is currently working on upgrading the UAE’s electric vehicle (EV) system by adding new stations and concluding more partnerships with major global companies to turbocharge the sector’s growth. “This will increase the number of EVs used …

Everyone wants to fill their home with comfort and beauty. Some people choose decorative items according to their mood, while others fill the space with scents using diffusers and sachets. One of the freshest solutions in your interior will be floral arrangements that fill the room with both their beauty …

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has issued a circular to government and private sector employers, detailing the regulations for pension deductions and end-of-service gratuity in line with Federal Decree Law No. 57 of 2023. The circular included limiting the procedure of deduction from the pension or end-of-service …

The Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG) announces that exchange houses under the jurisdiction of UAE authorities have received approval to implement an optional strategic fee adjustment, allowing for a minimum increase of 15% which typically equates to 2.50 dirhams. This marks the first fee adjustment in five years, the …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a call offering condolences from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. During the call, the Emir conveyed his deepest sympathies and condolences over the loss of a number of UAE Armed Forces …

Sharjah’s local emergency, crisis, and disaster management team has decided to activate distance learning at all private schools and higher educational institutions within the emirate, while pausing all competitions and sports activities organized by the Sharjah Sports Council for tomorrow, Monday, February 12, due to the current weather conditions.