Sharjah woman faces harassment case after repeatedly calling neighbour to confirm visit invitation, court hears/Representative Image An Arab woman in Sharjah has appeared before the Sharjah Misdemeanor Court after her neighbour accused her of misusing phone calls to harass her. The case highlights how everyday communication tools, while designed to make life easier, can sometimes […]
Dubai sees early light rain, humid nights and misty mornings today / Image: AI Dubai and parts of the UAE are under a weather pattern that brings light rain and cloudy skies, especially in the early hours of the morning. Local forecasters including the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) have forecast light rainfall on Friday, […]
UAE braces for Christmas rain and chilly / AI Generated Image The UAE is trading its sunny blue skies for a more atmospheric winter vibe this week. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), a weak extension of a low-pressure system is sweeping across the country from December 25 to December 29. This shift […]
SIB Pay brings seamless QR and tap payments UAE-wide / AI-generated Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has launched SIB Pay, a new digital-payments platform aimed at accelerating cashless transactions in the UAE. The platform offers QR payments, soft-POS, e-commerce gateways and pay-by-link tools for businesses and government entities, positioning SIB as a growing player in the […]
Sharjah motorists advised to plan ahead as Etihad rail construction alters key roads / Image – file Motorists travelling through one of Sharjah’s busiest educational corridors will need to plan their journeys carefully over the coming weeks after authorities announced a temporary traffic diversion to facilitate construction linked to the UAE’s ambitious Etihad Rail Station […]
A global gathering to redefine investment strategies The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2025, scheduled for October 22–23 at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, has been officially announced by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). This year’s forum marks a significant milestone as it will be held in conjunction with the 29th World […]
Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, Kerala man, killed in Sharjah after TikTok dispute turned into fatal attack. An Indian expatriate was killed in Sharjah after an alleged dispute linked to TikTok escalated into a deadly confrontation, prompting police to arrest multiple suspects.The victim, identified as Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, 40, was a native of Kerala and […]
Sharjah Ruler approves 330 municipal jobs/Image: WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the recruitment of 330 Emirati citizens across municipalities in the emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening national workforce participation and improving public services. The initiative covers both university graduates […]
Indian woman on visit visa died in Sharjah/Image: Getty Images The body of a 31-year-old Indian woman who died in Sharjah was sent back home nearly a month later, according to a report by Gulf News, after delays caused by financial struggles and lack of support.The woman, identified as SKJ, was from Kerala and a […]
Air India Changes UAE Routes Overnight as Dubai Flights Halted Amid Iran vs US-Israel War, Diverts Passengers to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi The rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now spilling over into global aviation, forcing major airlines to make urgent changes to their schedules. India’s national carrier Air India has shifted […]
