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UAE mass weddings: Young couples can now apply for 11th annual ceremony in Sharjah, December 2025 | World News

[ad_1] Sharjah’s first mass wedding in 1998 was held under the patronage of the Emirate’s Ruler, starting a now-national tradition/ Image: SCI Mass wedding (2024) As the UAE prepares to mark its 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations in December 2025, Sharjah Charity International has officially begun accepting applications for its 11th annual mass wedding. Rooted […]

UAE: Major HR policy changes for Sharjah government employees in 2025, what you need to know | World News

[ad_1] Probation Period Extended from 6 to 9 months for all new government employees in Sharjah/ Image: WAM TL;DR Probation periods extended from 6 to 9 months, with a possible 3-month extension. New job grades created for Emiratis and children of Emirati mothers. Clear structures introduced for hiring, job descriptions, and internal HR committees. The […]

UAE: Sharjah eyes UNESCO recognition for two more heritage sites after Jebel Faya inscription | World News

[ad_1] The emirate prepares to nominate Wadi Al Helo and Mleiha for global recognition/ Image: WAM TL;DR Sharjah’s Mleiha and Wadi Al Helo sites are next in line for UNESCO recognition. Jebel Faya’s inscription boosted Sharjah’s cultural tourism and scientific status. Ongoing efforts involve local authorities and strict conservation plans to protect heritage. Sharjah recently […]

UAE: Travelling between Dubai and Sharjah just got easier, E308 bus route now in service | World News

[ad_1] New E308 bus connecting Dubai’s Stadium Station to Sharjah’s Al Jubail/ Image: File TL;DR A new RTA bus route, E308, now runs daily between Stadium Bus Station in Dubai and Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah. Buses operate from 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM, every 30 minutes. A one-way trip costs AED 12, offering […]

Sharjah to Europe: Air Arabia to launch daily flights to Munich, Prague, and Warsaw this December | World News

[ad_1] The airline expands its winter schedule with new routes to Munich, Prague, and Warsaw‑Modlin/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Daily flights to Munich start December 15; Prague and Warsaw‑Modlin also join the winter roster. Move expands the carrier’s European network to 19 destinations, a nearly 20 percent increase.Targeting leisure and diaspora travel; leverages low‑cost model and secondary […]

UAE secures its second UNESCO World Heritage site with addition of Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah | World News

[ad_1] The UAE, with the Cultural Sites of Al Ain inscribed in 2011 as its first UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now adding Jebel Faya as its second./ Image: Sharjah Archaelogy Authority TL;DR What: The Faya palaeolandscape in Sharjah has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. When: Announced in July 2025 during […]

Eid Al Adha 2025 fireworks: Full schedule and where to watch in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah | World News

[ad_1] DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – SEPTEMBER 11: A general view of a fireworks display on September 11, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Muslims across the world are preparing to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which thousands of Muslims all over […]