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Eyes on

‘Eyes On’ is all about the significant happenings and recent news across the UAE and particularly in the Emirate of Sharjah. Covering the major aspects of life in the Emirate such as health, education, culture, community concerns and more. Be it a corporate exhibition or a family funfair, tune in on weekdays (Mon-Thu) from 4PM-5PM to get in on the conversation.

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00:03:46

MoHRE coordinates with delivery companies to provide...

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2023/07/18

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced an initiative to provide 356 rest stations equipped with essential services for delivery drivers across the UAE. The initiative is implemented in coordination with private sector delivery companies with the support of relevant government entities. The Ministry said this initiative reflects a shared commitment to the safety and wellbeing of delivery workers, protecting them from heat exhaustion during the summer months, particularly

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00:04:04

UOS Receives Turkish Delegation from IRCICA

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2023/07/18

The University of Sharjah (UOS) received a delegation from the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Turkey, to explore opportunities for academic and research collaboration. The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, UoS Chancellor. The delegation consisted of Prof. Mahmud Erol Kilic, Director General of the Centre, and Prof. Cengiz Tomar, Head of Research and Publication Department. The visit was organized

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00:03:29

AED 13.4 bil real estate transactions in Sharjah H1 2023

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2023/07/18

The real estate sector in Sharjah achieved a trading value amounted to AED 13.4 billion during the first half of 2023, with an increase of 19.2% compared to the same period last year. According to the semi-annual report issued by Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department on the real estate in the regions and cities of the emirate, there were 40,843 transactions in the first half of 2023, and the value of real estate mortgages amounted to AED 4.1 billion. Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General

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00:04:09

"Sharjah Youth" launches Skills Lab with 32 novel...

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2023/07/18

For the second year in a row, the "Skills Lab" has been hosted as part of the "Sharjah Youth" initiatives of the Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators. The "Your Summer with Us 2023" event included a lab that was held in the Central and Khor Fakkan Youth Centres. It comprises creative initiatives geared towards identifying and nurturing young people's innate abilities as well as providing them with a nurturing setting in which to grow and flourish. On July 17, 2023, Dr

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00:02:49

UAE President welcomes Japanese PM at official...

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2023/07/17

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the start of his official visit to the UAE. After being welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Kishida was greeted by groups of children waving UAE and Japanese flags. His Highness accompanied the Prime Minister to inspect the guard of honour and witness the national anthems of both countries, and a 21-gun salute was sounded to mark the

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00:03:49

Bodour Al Qasimi: People, knowledge to define advance...

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2023/07/17

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi has been appraised of the latest events and programs undertaken by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) on a recent visit to the Authority’s headquarters. SBA Chief Executive Officer Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri received Sheikha Bodour before she presided over the first internal meeting convened since the announcement of her appointment as the entity’s Chairperson. Bringing together department heads, Sheikha Bodour gained comprehensive insights into the challenges and opportunities

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00:04:32

Arab children flock to Sharjah to start their...

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2023/07/17

Arrived in the UAE today, Sunday, the first delegations of Arab children participating in the work of the second session within the third session of the Arab Parliament for the Child, by arriving in Sharjah, successively, to attend the events of their work, which continues for a week, and the state received delegations of Arab children from Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia upon their arrival at Sharjah Airport International on the first trip, provided that Arab delegations continue to come to the

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00:03:54

Ruwad approves financing 2 projects with AED375K

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2023/07/17

The Project Finance Committee of the “Ruwad” held a meeting, chaired by Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Director of Ruwad and Chairman of the Project Finance Committee, at the headquarters of Sharjah Economic Development Department, in the presence of the committee members. The committee reviewed several proposals requesting Ruwad for funding. It approved the financing of two projects with AED375 thousand after ensuring that they complied with the conditions and standards of Ruwad. Al-Mahmoud

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00:03:42

SAASST, MSU explores collaboration in research and...

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2023/07/16

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah (UoS) received a delegation from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) to discuss opportunities for collaboration in research and projects related to astronomy and space sciences. The visit aimed to explore SAASST's scientific departments, facilities, activities and learn about SAASST's various participation in national and international conferences. During the visit, the Russian delegation

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00:04:08

'From Tunisia to Sharjah' at Rubu' Qarn Theatre

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2023/07/16

The Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators organised "From Tunisia to Sharjah" event to inspire and educate participants in the field of theatre and performance. From June 28 to July 1, 2023, the event took place in the Rubu' Qarn Theatre and Performing Arts Centre in City Centre Al Zahia and featured theatrical performances from Tunisia's National Centre for Puppetry Arts. Children and adults alike participated in the event's interactive workshops, and there were also

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00:04:27

SAM presents 'Lasting Impressions: Samia Halaby'

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2023/07/16

The Sharjah Art Museum (SAM) presents Lasting Impressions: Samia Halaby, a Palestinian artist born in Jerusalem in 1936, currently living in New York. This is a major retrospective of her work and will include 180 works of various sizes and media representing her career through abstract paintings, sculptures, digital works, documentary drawings and more. With a profound persuasion that future innovation in pictures lies in abstraction, she has remained dedicated to its boundless potential for over

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00:03:05

Sharjah Children launches its summer camp

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2023/07/12

Sharjah Children, affiliated to the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, is preparing to launch its summer camp to provide a variety of activities targeting children from 6 to 12 years old with the aim of giving them an opportunity to practice various activities in a fun and interesting way during the vacation. The summer camp will be held over five weeks from July 15 to August 17 including a package of various workshops and activities that will be implemented by a group of

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00:03:26

Khorfakkan Club launches "Passport to Sustainability"...

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2023/07/12

The Khorfakkan Sports and Cultural Club launched the "Passport to Sustainability" programme, granted to members of the Sharjah Summer Sports Camp, "Our Holiday Is Different", who meet the required conditions. The Khorfakkan Sports and Cultural Club announced the launch of the "Passport to Sustainability" programme, in the presence of His Excellency Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC), and His Excellency Salem Al Naqbi, Chairman of the Club's Board of Directors, which

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00:05:28

Sharjah Ruler's collection highlighted in “Prize Story”

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2023/07/12

The Dr. Sultan Al-Qasimi Centre has chosen, as part of the "Prize Story" project, to highlight a unique piece from the collection of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The "Mother of the Emirates Medal" was selected, which was awarded to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi on November 25, 2019. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bestowed the "Mother of the Emirates Medal" upon His Highness

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00:04:06

Sharjah's Rahmania Mall opens health centre, retailers

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2023/07/12

As part of its plans to expand the various shopping and purchasing options for its customers, Rahmania Mall in Sharjah, affiliated to the Sharjah Retail Group, revealed the imminent opening of a group of new stores with well-known brands in the retail sector in the UAE. Abdullah Al Huraimel, General Manager of the Sharjah Retail Group, explained that the new stores, which will join the chain of shopping destinations in the mall located in the heart of the Emirate’s Kishisha, offer an impressive

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00:03:50

“Sharjah Youth” ignites summer vacation with 250...

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2023/07/11

The "Your Summer With Us" activities were introduced by Sharjah Youth, an organisation connected to the Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, on July 3 and will run until August 17, 2023 , as these activities are part of 7 weeks of fun with the theme “Where skill meets pleasure” . Sharjah Youth continues its role by offering cutting-edge activities and programmes that contribute to developing the talents and capabilities of children and youth, and consolidating the Foundation's

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00:05:10

Emirates Group launches new UAE national talent...

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2023/07/11

Emirates has launchd of a new set of programmes that have been specifically designed to develop top UAE national talent looking to start or boost their careers in the Emirates and dnata Group of companies, reaffirming its strong commitment to its UAE national development strategy, Rehlaty. Ambitious Emiratis with various academic backgrounds and at different career stages can now join The Emirates Group’s UAE National Talent Acceleration programme and benefit from four unique opportunities that

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00:03:46

AQU's student raises awareness for diabetes in India

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2023/07/11

Student, Amina Noura, who studies at the College of Economics and Administration at Al Qasimia University, won great praise for her voluntary efforts in raising awareness for diabetes, during her vacation in her home country in India. Student, Amina Noura, is one of the graduates of the “Diabetes Ambassadors” programme, organised by Al Qasimia University in coordination with the Friends for Diabetes Society, one of the associations affiliated to the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah

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00:03:24

UAE concludes second UN Security Council Presidency...

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2023/07/10

The United Arab Emirates concluded its second presidency of the United Nations Security Council with the adoption of seven resolutions, including a landmark resolution on Tolerance and International Peace and Security. The resolution on tolerance, co-penned by the UAE and the United Kingdom and unanimously adopted on 14th June, recognised for the first time that hate speech, racism, and extremism can drive the outbreak, escalation, and recurrence of conflict. In total, the Council produced 14

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00:04:38

‘Media Person of Future 7’ kicks off on July 10

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2023/07/10

The Sharjah Media Training Centre of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority is organising the 7th edition of the "Media Person of the Future" programme for the young, from July 10 to August 3. The programme aims to train at least 50 students between the ages of 10 and 16. In addition, the programme will be held in the central and eastern regions of Sharjah from July 17 to August 3, during which 25 students will take part in it. Participants in this programme will benefit from intensive training

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