Sharjah News – Culture, Events & City Updates

Al Dhaid Date Festival opens with strong participation

Four-day event brings together farmers, producers and traders until October 11

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The festival runs until October 11 and brings together leading date palm growers and agricultural experts, as well as agricultural companies, government entities, productive families and home-based businesses involved in the sector.

Sir Bu Nair Challenge begins with 46 entities

Six-member teams tackle obstacle course for Dh70,000 in prizes at Al Heera Beach

Sharjah's Sir Bu Nair Challenge begins with 46 government entities competing in a thrilling obstacle course to foster teamwork and physical endurance.

Sharjah mosques to hold rain prayers on Friday

Rain prayers to be performed at all mosques across emirate before regular prayers

Sharjah mosques to hold Salaat Al Istisqaa rain prayers at 11:38am Friday, following UAE President's directive for nationwide rainfall supplication.

UAE doctors perform Syria’s first valve implant

Sharjah Charity team completes landmark procedure and 34 cardiac interventions

UAE volunteer doctors perform Syria's first catheter-based pulmonary valve implant. For illustrative purposes only.

ILT20 Season 5: Dubai to host final

Fifth edition of the Gulf's biggest cricket tournament to start and finish in Dubai

Dubai International Cricket Stadium to host ILT20 Season 5 opener and final

Father loses court appeal over child's travel order

Mother’s safe return with children left no practical purpose for further objections

Sharjah court dismisses father’s appeal over children’s overseas travel

Sharjah Charity launches drive to sponsor 100 teachers

World Teachers’ Day drive supports teachers in remote communities across 10 countries

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UAE: Why does it feel so much hotter than it is?

Stay hydrated - humidity can affect many things including how quickly sweat evaporates

UAE weather: Why does it feel so much hotter than it is?

UAE schools ban parents from taking and sharing photos

Dubai and Sharjah schools issue fresh circulars; photos allowed only at designated events

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Dubai-Sharjah traffic update: Roads to avoid on Monday

Dubai Police urge safe driving amid heavy congestion on key routes

Motorists face bumper-to-bumper traffic across Dubai and Sharjah

Why Sharjah’s FDI projects jumped 45% in 2025

Invest in Sharjah CEO says stability, regulation and talent are drawing global investors

Sharjah has positioned itself around production, knowledge and human capital, Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office said.

Sharjah approves new AI rules for courts

New AI assistant, environmental court, new judicial attire and digital services unveiled

Sharjah approves new AI services, specialised court and judicial attire
Sharjah Judicial Department

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