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Sharjah real estate transactions total Dhs4.6bn in Q3 2020, up 10% y-on-y

There were a total of 14,854 real estate transactions completed in Q3 this year

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Sharjah announces new Dhs512m economic stimulus package

The package was approved by the Crown Prince of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, on Tuesday

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Sharjah Airport staff receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

The vaccine is currently under Phase III trials within the UAE

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Sharjah issues new guidelines for travellers, residents can now return without prior approval

Travellers must present negative Covid-19 results prior to boarding and take another test upon arrival in Sharjah

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Sharjah private schools to permit campus attendance from September 27

The Sharjah Private Education Authority made the announcement via its social media channels

New car hailing service Buraq launched in Sharjah

The initiative is underpinned by a fleet of vehicles, owned by OWS Auto

UAE weather update: Rainfall, dust storms expected; overcast conditions to persist this weekend

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 23.5°C in Ashaab at 5.45am today

Sharjah extends distance learning across all private schools by two more weeks

The move intends to limit the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Free parking declared in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah for Hijri New Year 2020

The Sharjah City Municipality said that paid parking will apply to certain areas within the emirate

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Uber launches ride services in Sharjah

Customers in Sharjah can access UberSelect, Uber’s more affordable service

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center, CE-Ventures disburse over Dhs700,000 in grants

The 11 selected startups operate in the retail, real estate, fintech, travel and tourism, agriculture, education, technology and creative sectors

Arada launches new garden community at Aljada, Sharjah

Homes in Sarab 2 will be available for sale from August 10 onwards

VFS Global launches Covid-19 testing service in UAE

The testing service will commence from August 3, and is being offered in partnership with UAE Ministry of Health approved testing laboratories

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Arada awards Dhs423m construction contract for phase two of Aljada development in Sharjah

The East Village contract includes the construction of 16 apartment blocks with the project set to be completed by 2021

Repatriation flights from India to UAE to resume – Air India

Only UAE residents with a stamped copy in their passports can travel on the flights

India announces additional repatriation flights from UAE

From August 1-29, Air India will repatriate Indian citizens on 22 flights from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi airports

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Bee’ah to launch Middle East’s first solar energy landfill project in Sharjah

The project will be able to generate more than 42 megawatts of energy per year

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CAFU moves to free delivery in the UAE, offers fuel at petrol station prices

Free delivery will be a permanent feature of CAFU’s business model within the country, as the move aims to save customers money and time

India adds destinations for repatriation flights from UAE

Air India will fly to additional destinations between August 1-6

Sharjah’s Bee’ah launches new biomass facility

The plant will process 200 tonnes of cellulose and carbon-based waste daily

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All Sharjah government employees to return to their offices from July 19

An exception will be made only for those with chronic diseases

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Sharjah declares three days of mourning after Deputy Ruler dies

Sheikh Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi passed away in London

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Amazon launches on-demand home services in UAE including disinfection, car washing and pet grooming

During the launch phase, customers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah can book from over 70 services

Ian Fairservice Managing Partner and Group Editor - Motivate Media Group

Motivate Media Group and Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center launch Dhs1m fund for tech startups

The fund will provide in-kind services including marketing and advertising support across platforms of Motivate’s leading titles

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Sharjah’s Al Nahda residents can avail of free Covid-19 tests

The tests will be carried out at a mobile screening centre set up at Al Nahda Park between 10am-6pm

UAE’s food security initiatives: Growing rice in the desert

The Covid-19 pandemic, while ringing in other changes, is also spurring the UAE to grow more of its food

Arada reveals movie line-up for Sharjah’s first drive-in cinema, set to open on July 1

All films at the 150-capacity cinema will be free to enter, on a first-come, first-served basis

Confirmed: Sharjah private schools to reopen campuses next academic year

A health and safety officer will be appointed and trained in each school

Sharjah Municipality fees, fines can soon be paid using Google, Samsung and Apple e-wallets

Only cashless modes of payments will be accepted starting July 15

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Sharjah to resume parking fees from July 1

Motorists in the emirate were exempt from paying parking fees for three months starting April 1