Sharjah Charity International Provides AED10.7 Million in Housing Aid to 1,170 Beneficiaries

Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International (SCI) announced it has extended housing assistance to 1,170 beneficiaries during the first half of this year, with a total value of AED10.7 million. This initiative is aimed at offering recipients a dignified standard of living, ensuring residential and social stability, and supporting family cohesion. According to Emirates News Agency, Executive … Read more

Sharjah Institute for Heritage Delegation Explores Zanzibar’s Historical Sites

Sharjah: A delegation from the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), led by Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, President of SIH, conducted field visits to several historical and cultural landmarks in Zanzibar. This initiative is part of an official program aimed at preserving heritage and exchanging field and institutional expertise. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation … Read more

Souq Al Jubail Attracts Two Million Visitors in H1 2025

Sharjah: The number of visitors to Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah surpassed two million during the first half of 2025, highlighting the market’s growing reputation as a leading destination for shopping. It caters to diverse consumer needs by offering fresh and imported products, comprehensive services, high quality, and competitive prices. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more

UAE Brings Hope to Gaza, Eases Siege on Food, Water

Gaza: The United Arab Emirates continues its extensive efforts to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, who have endured severe hunger and thirst for over a year and a half. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE has been delivering large-scale food aid to the enclave by land, air, and sea, while also launching … Read more

Shamsa Entertainment City Set to Open at Sharjah Expo Thursday

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority are set to unveil Shamsa Entertainment City, a new family destination, as part of Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025 on Thursday. According to Emirates News Agency, the event will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah under the slogan ‘Shamsa Festival … Read more

DIB Sponsors AED40 Million ‘Prophet’s Neighbours Endowment’

Sharjah: The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation announced that the Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) Charity Fund will sponsor the entire value of the second endowment in the ‘Prophet’s Neighbours Endowment’ series, with a contribution of AED40 million. According to Emirates News Agency, this contribution reflects a culture of national giving and the sense of social responsibility … Read more

Sharjah to Host World Congress 2025, Highlighting Its Role as a Model of Social Integration

Sharjah: Hosting the World Congress 2025 ‘We Are Inclusion’ in the Emirate of Sharjah is a culmination of a longstanding humanitarian and developmental journey that has solidified its position as a global model for comprehensive social inclusion. According to Emirates News Agency, this path led to Sharjah being named a “Disability-Friendly City” in 2018 by … Read more

Profits of China’s State-Owned Enterprises Post Modest Decline in H1

Beijing: China’s state-owned and state-controlled enterprises (SOEs) reported a modest retreat in both profit and revenue during the first half of 2025, official data showed Tuesday. Profits for the period fell 3.1 percent year-on-year, while operating revenues slipped 0.2 percent. According to Emirates News Agency, taxes and fees payable by the companies totaled roughly 3 … Read more