Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International (SCI) announced it has extended housing assistance to 1,170 beneficiaries during the first half of this year, with a total value of AED10.7 million. This initiative is aimed at offering recipients a dignified standard of living, ensuring residential and social stability, and supporting family cohesion. According to Emirates News Agency, Executive Director Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem affirmed that the charity remains dedicated to its mission of community service and social solidarity by renovating homes for families in need as part of its one-time assistance programmes. He stressed that the organisation spares no effort in helping those

Sharjah: A delegation from the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), led by Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, President of SIH, conducted field visits to several historical and cultural landmarks in Zanzibar. This initiative is part of an official program aimed at preserving heritage and exchanging field and institutional expertise. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation began their exploration in the Maruhubi area, where they visited the ruins of Sultan Barghash’s Palace. Built in the late 1800s, this site is one of Zanzibar’s most renowned historical locations. The visitors learned about the palace’s unique architectural style, viewed the remains of the

Sharjah: The number of visitors to Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah surpassed two million during the first half of 2025, highlighting the market’s growing reputation as a leading destination for shopping. It caters to diverse consumer needs by offering fresh and imported products, comprehensive services, high quality, and competitive prices. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdullah Al Shamsi, Director of Sharjah City Markets, stated that welcoming over two million visitors in six months is a key indicator of the market’s prominent role in supplying fresh food in the emirate. He attributed this success to continuously developed operational and organisational strategies,

Gaza: The United Arab Emirates continues its extensive efforts to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, who have endured severe hunger and thirst for over a year and a half. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE has been delivering large-scale food aid to the enclave by land, air, and sea, while also launching sustainable initiatives such as providing automatic bakeries and setting up field kitchens, complemented by several projects aimed at securing access to clean drinking water for local residents. These efforts come amid a dramatic deterioration of the food and water crisis in Gaza. Palestinian medical sources

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority are set to unveil Shamsa Entertainment City, a new family destination, as part of Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025 on Thursday. According to Emirates News Agency, the event will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah under the slogan ‘Shamsa Festival – Where Fun Shines.’ The destination will feature promotions and activities across all cities and regions of the emirate. Shamsa Entertainment City will be the highlight of this year’s summer festivities, running until 30th August. It is designed to offer an immersive and interactive experience

Sharjah: The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation announced that the Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) Charity Fund will sponsor the entire value of the second endowment in the ‘Prophet’s Neighbours Endowment’ series, with a contribution of AED40 million. According to Emirates News Agency, this contribution reflects a culture of national giving and the sense of social responsibility demonstrated by UAE institutions. It also aligns with the humanitarian legacy established by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who launched the first endowment for orphans in the emirate. The Dubai Islamic Bank’s sponsorship marks

Sharjah: Hosting the World Congress 2025 ‘We Are Inclusion’ in the Emirate of Sharjah is a culmination of a longstanding humanitarian and developmental journey that has solidified its position as a global model for comprehensive social inclusion. According to Emirates News Agency, this path led to Sharjah being named a “Disability-Friendly City” in 2018 by the World Disability Union, following the emirate’s extensive efforts to develop its infrastructure to ensure full and safe accessibility to all public facilities and services. Sharjah’s commitment to comprehensive inclusion is seen across several key sectors essential to the health and well-being of individuals in

Beijing: China’s state-owned and state-controlled enterprises (SOEs) reported a modest retreat in both profit and revenue during the first half of 2025, official data showed Tuesday. Profits for the period fell 3.1 percent year-on-year, while operating revenues slipped 0.2 percent. According to Emirates News Agency, taxes and fees payable by the companies totaled roughly 3 trillion yuan (about US$419.52 billion) in the first half, down 0.8 percent year-on-year. Their asset-liability ratio stood at 65.2 percent at the end of June.