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In projects and sectors of mutual concern The ministry's delegation, led by Ali Al Shehhi, Director of Investment Department at the Ministry of Economy, was received by HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), and Elie Armaly, Director of Business Development at Shurooq, in the presence of a number of officials from both sides. The two parties agreed on the importance of activating bilateral meetings aimed at enhancing cooperation in a number of projects and sectors of mutual concern, and the need to exchange the experience and expertise enjoyed by the qualified cadres…

Celebrations include Kalba, Al Dhaid and Dibba Al Hisn The first of its National Day celebration programme will take place at Al Qasba, on 1 December, with spectacular laser light shows for three consecutive days, while 2 December will be dedicated to a dazzling fireworks display. All shows will be held from 6:00 pm-11:30pm daily. Taking place at 4:30pm on 2 December, four grand celebrations will be held in Kalba, Al Dhaid and Dibba Al Hisn, while the Heart of Sharjah will see a National Day Carnival, accompanied by folklore musical shows, traditional costumes, Emirati children's traditional fashion show and…

Experience Arabia from Air and Sea Seawings is the only seaplane operator in the UAE and has been providing sightseeing tours in the UAE since 2007. Every Seawings tour consists of a thrilling water takeoff and landing and flying several hundred feet above ground in a Cessna 208 amphibian aircraft. The aircraft has a comfortable air-conditioned cabin with luxury leather seats, each with their own large viewing window. In addition to the spectacular tours of the UAE, Seawings extends its services to the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), corporate and events market with flights specifically designed as per client…

In the recently held meeting, both entities explored possible avenues of cooperation and areas of joint work and exchanged views on jointly developing expertise in the area of tourism and ways to attract investors. They also discussed the means to upgrade and improve public services and the vital need to forge partnerships in future projects, to achieve the objectives of the Emirates of Sharjah and Ajman in particular, and the United Arab Emirates in general. The meeting was also attended by Abdulraoof Mahmood Mohammed Ismaeil, Director of Financial Affairs at Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, Hussein Mohamed Ahmed Ali, first…

Shurooq, who has contributed a donation of AED 50,000 collected from the ticket sales of a number of its leisure destinations' attractions, emphasised that they will continue to support and raise funds for this vital campaign. The attractions that have contributed to the funds raised include the popular Al Qasba, the Etisalat-Eye of the Emirates and Al Qasba's Kids Area, the City Sightseeing Sharjah tour bus service, and Al Majaz Waterfront's Kids Area. Speaking about Shurooq's contribution, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) said, "The challenges being faced by Syria's refugees and…

Scholars and preachers continue to deliver lectures as part of Eiman Oasis Running until July 23rd 2013 (14th of Ramadan); the lectures will be delivered by an elite group of renowned scholars and preachers who will discuss several topics ranging from religious, educational and humanitarian aspects of society. Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Qader Al Kamali delivered a lecture titled "Attributes of Sunni Muslims" on 6 Ramadan, at Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque, Sharjah. The lecture deals with properties and characteristics of following the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah, which further reflected on their crucial roles in realising the…

31 lectures at mosques of Sharjah, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid cities The lectures are scheduled to be delivered by 13 scholars, preachers and Mosque Imams at Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque in Sharjah, Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque in Khorfakkan and Ammar bin Yasser Mosque in Al Dhaid, respectively. Speaking on the occasion Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said: "These lectures are part of Shurooq's commitment to provide the spirit of Ramadan that attracts visitors to attend various religious lectures delivered by renowned scholars in the country. We have been keen to cover…

American Business Council tours Khorfakkan and Kalba HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), welcomed participants, including Mr Ramsey Jurdi President of the American Business Council, and Mr Khalid Al Haddad, Emirates Airlines District Manager for Sharjah and Northern Emirates to the trip. They were accompanied by Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of Shurooq, Elie Armaly, Director of Business Development at Shurooq, Mohamed Juma Al Musharrakh, Head of Investment Promotion at Shurooq, as well as representatives from a number of government entities. The convoy of coaches first arrived in Khorfakkan, where attendees took…

Important Archaeological Excavations to take place in the Heart of Sharjah Work on the first phase of this landmark project, being undertaken by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in cooperation with the Sharjah Department of Public Works and a number government bodies and departments in the Emirate, is well on track and construction is now commencing to complete the project south to Al Hisn (Bank Street) and beyond. One of the prime focuses of the work to be done in this area is a full archaeological excavation, being led by Prof Tatsuo Sasaki, Professor Emeritus at the Department…

Marwan Al Sarkal: The UAE has given much to its citizens and expatriates, and it is our duty to work steadfastly and faithfully The delegation included Major General Dr. Abdul Qadoos Al Obaidly, Chairman of the Emirates Association for Strategic Planning, Colonel Abdullah Abdul Rahman bin Sultan, Secretary of the Association, and Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Sarhan Hassan Al Muaini, Board Member and Chairman of the Public Relations Committee. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Shurooq Chief Operating Officer, Saud Meqdad Al Suwaidi, Director of Finance and Administration, and Ahmed Mousa Al Houti, Government Relations Coordinator at Shurooq, were present during the meeting,…