Sharjah Ruler approves 50% tuition discount for students in Al Dhaid University

Sharjah: A 50 per cent tuition discount has been approved for students enrolled at Al Dhaid University who do not qualify for scholarships.

The discount is being offered to celebrate the university’s first academic year, which begins in September 2024.

The announcement was made by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah during the “Direct Line” programme on Sharjah Radio and Television.

Al Dhaid University offers programmes in arts, science, information technology, law, mass communication, business administration, and Sharia and Islamic studies.

In another announcement, Sheikh Sultan directed the Sharjah Department of Human Resources to treat employees in the Sharjah government who are children of female citizens in the Emirate like citizens, and to make them equal in government cadres, regardless of their birth before or after the mother obtained Emirati citizenship.

He also directed the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority to add five metres to the front area of houses located in front of Khorfakkan Hospital.

The announcement of the Sharjah Ruler's directive was made by Engineer Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority on the "Direct Line" programme broadcast on Sharjah Broadcasting Authority.

The Chairman of the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority explained that the government will cover the costs of services that will be covered by this addition, adding that the authority will begin coordinating with all government departments to clear the land of any obstacles and start implementing the addition ordered by the Ruler of Sharjah.