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Air Arabia reports Q3 net profit rise of 8% to Dhs564m

The airline launched 22 new routes across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan, further strengthening its network and geographic reach

Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended

With immigration centres experiencing high turnout as the initial deadline approached, authorities decided to extend the grace period

Interview: Essam Al Tamimi on building a regional legal powerhouse

Al Tamimi & Company has grown from a single office in Sharjah to become the largest law firm in the Middle East

Shaping Sharjah’s transformation: Shurooq CEO shares insights

Shaping Sharjah’s transformation: Shurooq CEO shares insights

Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer says Shurooq is harnessing Sharjah’s cultural heritage, while implementing initiatives that boost tourism and investment

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ACWA Power, SEWA ink deal for Sharjah’s first independent water project

ACWA Power, a leader in energy transition and a pioneer in green hydrogen, will design, build, own, operate, and maintain the Hamriyah IWP

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Saudi’s flynas launches flights to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

The airline recently announced its expansion plan to add eight new destinations and routes to its UAE network

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Arada’s foray into Australia’s real estate market amidst a housing crisis

The sales and construction of the project, located in Sydney, will begin in 2025

Air Arabia reports a 7% decrease in Q2 net profit

Air Arabia’s Q2 profit tanks by 7%, despite robust passenger demand

The budget carrier’s profit for the three months to June 30 dropped to Dhs427m, compared to Dhs459m for the same period a year ago

Sir Keir Starmer’s grammar school to open campus in Sharjah

Keir Starmer’s old school, Reigate Grammar, is opening a new campus in Sharjah’s Masaar megaproject.

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Eid Al Adha 2024: Free parking and transport timings in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman

The RTA has announced free public parking timings and operating hours for the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram services

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Traffic alert: 3-day partial diversion on Emirates Road E611 from Sharjah to Dubai

The temporary traffic diversion will last for three days, during which the two slower lanes on the main road will be closed

Air Arabia reports a 22% decrease in Q1 profit

Air Arabia’s Q1 net profit plunges by 22%, despite network expansion

The carrier said the seasonality shift in Ramadan, higher fuel prices and currency fluctuations in key markets hurt its profit in Q1 2024

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UAE rains: Dubai’s KHDA, Sharjah urge flexible learning at schools

KHDA officials have been onsite at various schools to ensure readiness to receive students

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Sharjah drops traffic fines for rain violations, issues free damage certificates

Submerged roads and rising floodwaters forced hundreds of residents to abandon their vehicles, navigating through murky waters to seek safety

Arada awards Dhs615m contracts for 565 housing units

Sharjah’s Arada awards Dhs615m contracts for 565 housing units

Construction on the project will begin immediately and all homes will be completed and handed over by the end of 2025

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NCM weather advisory for UAE: Cloud cover with rain to continue in some parts

The NCM forecast the likelihood of low clouds forming over the East coast, with possible rain clouds developing by afternoon

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Eid al Fitr 2024: Free parking dates announced for Dubai and Sharjah

The RTA notification said that free parking hours will be in effect from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3

Etihad Rail and ADNOC to launch passenger train service in Abu Dhabi Image courtesy Etihad Rail

Sharjah to connect to Etihad Rail network with new station

The Sharjah passenger station will be strategically located near Sharjah University City

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Heavy rains to lash UAE: NCM weather forecast

The weather authority cautioned motorists to venture out only if necessary during wet weather as well as follow safety practices

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The secret to succeeding in the UAE’s competitive real estate landscape

The UAE’s real estate sector presents multiple avenues for success, but before entering the market investors must weigh various aspects based on past and present growth patterns as well as future prospects

Dubai unveils comprehensive New Year’s Eve safety plan

Dubai announces New Year’s Eve road closures, metro timings

The events committee said a total of 11,972 personnel and 1,525 patrols and civil defence and ambulance vehicles will be deployed around the city

Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Sharjah bans New Year’s Eve fireworks in solidarity with Gaza

The decision was announced in a Facebook post and legal measures would be taken against those found violating the ban.

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, and Poonam Bhojani, CEO of Innoventures Education partner to open new K-12 school in Sharjah Image Supplied

New K-12 international school coming to Sharjah’s Aljada project

Scheduled to open in 2026, the American curriculum school will have the capacity to house 2,000 pupils

Dubai announces new speed limit on Al Ittihad Road

Dubai: Speed limit on Al Ittihad Road starts from November 20

The decision is based on a recent study that reviewed the number of entrances/exits, proximity of intersections and recurrence of traffic accidents

Air Arabia announces record net profit for first nine months of 2023 image supplied.

Air Arabia nine-month net profit rises 53% to reach Dhs1.32bn

Revenue earned for the period rose by 16 per cent, taking the amount to Dhs4.45bn

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Sharjah’s 4-day weekend as it confirms holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

The Sharjah government announced a holiday for public sector workers on Thursday, September 28

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Sharjah authority announces partial closure of Maliha Road

The Sharjah road closure is being implemented due to maintenance work set to be carried out on the street

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Sharjah introduces rules regulating mosques, Islamic activities

The decision includes legal articles related to regulating the construction, modification and maintenance of mosques

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IHG to enter Sharjah with voco property

The 191-key hotel is expected to open in 2027

Dubai Ferry to resume services to Sharjah Image RTA Twitter

Dubai Ferry to resume services to Sharjah

The marine transport service will run eight trips a day from Monday-Thursday, and six trips from Friday-Sunday