Sharjah
- India
UAE: Indian expat arrested for defrauding Haj applicants for millions
Abu Dhabi: A 44-year-old Indian expatriate Shebin Rasheed, who runs the Sharjah-based travel agency, has been arrested for defrauding United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents on the pretext of Haj. Nearly 150 UAE…
- Middle East
Watch: 10 Sharjah taxi drivers honoured for safe driving
Abu Dhabi: Ten taxi drivers in Sharjah were honoured with the Traffic Safety Award for their outstanding performance in 2022, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The award given by Osool Transport…
- Middle East
Sharjah Airport records over 4M passengers in Q3 2023
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Airport has experienced a remarkable presence in passenger traffic, with over 4 million in the third quarter of 2023, recording a rise of over 12 percent compared to the…
- India
Sharjah museums to display historic collection of Indian arts
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah is set to host the ‘Ziena Splendor of The Indian Courts’ exhibition from October 25, 2023 to April 14, 2024 at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. The exhibition…
- Middle East
Air Arabia launches new direct flights between Sharjah, Egypt
Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia announced the launch of a new route operating between Sharjah and Giza City in Egypt. The non-stop flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Sphinx International Airport with…
- Middle East
Kareena Kapoor among other celebs to headline Sharjah Int’l Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: The 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is all set to kick off this year on Wednesday, November 1, under the theme ‘We Speak Books’, the Emirates…
- Middle East
Watch: Nitin Gadkari takes test ride of sky bus in Sharjah
Abu Dhabi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari has visited the pilot certification and experience centre of uSky Technology in Sharjah, UAE and took a test ride of its Sky Bus. Gadkari has made…
- Middle East
Cycle made of 24K gold worth over Rs 3 cr is on sale in Dubai!
Abu Dhabi: Saudi Arabia-based Al Romaizan Gold and Jewellery in Dubai has showcased a gold cycle worth Dirhams 1.5 million (Rs 3,39,77,348) at the 52nd edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle…
- Middle East
Kochi: Passenger from UAE held for smuggling gold in underwear
Kochi: The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department in Kochi seized gold hidden in paste form between two layers of undergarments from a passenger identified as Sakeer, who travelling from…
- Middle East
Sharjah Airport welcome Saudi passengers with festive atmosphere
Abu Dhabi: Sharjah Airport (SA) welcomed Saudi passengers by congratulating them on the 93rd Saudi National Day, signifying the brotherly relations between both countries and recognising the preference of many Saudi nationals…
- Middle East
In a first, Sharjah Bank launches service for visually impaired
Abu Dhabi: In a countrywide first, the Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) on Sunday, September 17, updated its app with a screen reader to serve people with visual disabilities. This came after a…
- Middle East
Sharjah police warn against one-time password scam
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police have warned the public against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) with unidentified sources. The warning came during the launch of the ‘Be Aware: Stop, Think, Protect’ campaign, as…
- Middle East
Sharjah tour operator bids his property in India to refund disappointed Haj applicants
Over a month has passed since the Haj season of 2023, and many United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents who had booked pilgrimage packages through a Sharjah-based tour company have yet to receive…
- Middle East
South Korea to be guest of honour at 42nd Sharjah Intl Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: The 42nd session of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will kick off this year on Wednesday, November 1, and Republic of South Korea will be guest of honour, the…
- Middle East
UAE: Sharjah announces 50% discount on municipal fines
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) on Tuesday, September 5, issued a decision to grant a 50 percent discount on municipal violation fines. The discount is valid for 90 days and…
