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 […]
Huge Blaze at Sharjah Petroleum Storage Site Sparks Panic Before Firefighters Bring It Under Control A fire that erupted at a petroleum storage facility in the emirate of Sharjah has been brought under control after emergency services rushed to contain the blaze late Saturday night. The incident occurred in the Sajaa Industrial Area, a major […]
UAE Lottery Winners Revealed as Lucky Day Draw Creates Thousands of New Prize Holders Excitement swept across the UAE as the latest weekly UAE Lottery “Lucky Day” draw produced thousands of winners, even as the massive Dh30 million jackpot remained unclaimed. The results once again highlighted the growing popularity of the country’s regulated national lottery, […]
Indian Expat in Sharjah Wins Dh15 Million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Draw A Sharjah-based expatriate has become the latest multi-millionaire in the UAE after winning the Dh15 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw, one of the Gulf’s most popular monthly lottery events. The winner, Vibeesh Palliyali, purchased his winning […]
