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The numerous centres for culture and the tangible and intangible heritage in the Gulf region, are evidence of the keenness of the region's people to conserve their heritage, said a Unesco official.

For centuries, ideas have flown and statements been made from the theatre's stage, which touched the people's hearts and minds even more effectively than the print or electronic media.

The Sharjah Supreme Family Council has lined up a wide range of activities to celebrate the National Environment Day, being observed throughout the country this month.

The new Dh87 million Al Dhaid Hospital, the first advanced hospital in the Central Region, was opened yesterday by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.

More effort is needed to preserve the Islamic identity and convey its real image to the world, said delegates at the Second Sharjah International Young Muslim Women's Conference being held at the Sharjah Women's Club.

The First Cultural Meeting For Children started yesterday at the Sharjah Institute for Theatrical Arts featuring exhibitions, workshops and discussions that allow children to demonstrate their literary skills.

The 26th Arab Deaf Week begins here today under the theme "Caring for deaf children at a pre-school age". The Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services will run a programme of lectures, an open day, a camp and a marathon for children, a spokesman for the City said yesterday.

The Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services has opened a weaving workshop as part of its plan to teach crafts to the disabled to help them earn a living.

Sharjah's First Family Meeting concluded here yesterday with a recommendation to set up marriage counselling centres nationwide to tackle marital problems.

The number of expatriates seeking treatment in government hospitals here has fallen more than 20 per cent since the Ministry of Health banned these hospitals and clinics from providing free services to non-nationals.

The first aircraft used to transport mail in the region has been handed over to Al Mahata Museum as a gift from His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.

Women are being urged to rely on natural beauty products to avoid the side-effects that often result from excessive use of artificial cosmetics.