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Sheikh Sultan raises minimum standard of living to Dhs20,000 for citizens in Sharjah

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has mandated to increase the minimum standard of living for families receiving social assistance from the Sharjah government to Dhs20,000.This change will positively impact 6,652 families, incurring an annual…

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Dubai court rejects lawsuit to overturn judgement claiming 35 million Euros

Two men filed a lawsuit seeking to nullify a court ruling that ordered them to jointly pay approximately 35.36 million Euros, claiming they were not properly notified. However, the Dubai Civil Court rejected the lawsuit, affirming that the ruling was upheld by both the Court…

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Dubai Police seize 13,657 electric scooters in 8 months for traffic violations

Dubai Police continues its intensive traffic campaigns to stop riders of electric scooters who fail to comply with traffic rules and regulations, taking legal action against them to protect their safety and that of other road users, and to prevent accidents and their consequences, including…

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Sharjah Police uncover circumstances behind death of two Kazakh sisters

The General Department of Criminal Security and Ports at the Sharjah Police has efficiently resolved the murder case of two Kazakh sisters, and arrested the perpetrator, who is also a Kazakh national. This achievement followed extensive security efforts that involved a thorough search, investigation, information…

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University of Sharjah, University Hospital sign agreement

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), witnessed on Thursday morning the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Sharjah and University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) at His Highness’s…

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The sharpest of bullets burns out, but the smallest of words rules forever

All wars begin in the mind. They include the war to answer hunger and thirst, to satiate dreams, to win over love, to ensure harmony and, of course, the most sought-after, which is also the most difficult, to conquer happiness.Life’s blueprint is shaped by our…

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UAE non-oil sector growth hits fastest pace since late 2024

The August PMI survey data signalled an upshift in growth across the UAE non-oil private sector. Firms reported a substantial rise in new business, the joint-strongest for more than two years, as well as sharper output growth, inventory expansion, easing supply constraints and lower price…

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