Emirate of Sharjah

The Sharjah Government Pavilion sets the roadmap for a sustainable digital future at GITEX Global 2023

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Monday, October 16, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its first day at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion drew the attention of several dignitaries and heads of government departments.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its first day at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion drew the attention of several dignitaries and heads of government departments.
  • They were briefed on a range of innovative projects presented by eleven government entities under the slogan "Towards a Sustainable Digital Future."
  • The pavilion showcased the innovations of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, featuring the "Sharjah Maqraa."
  • The Sharjah Finance Department has unveiled the "Rasid Digital Platform," an innovative model aimed at achieving developmental objectives and proactive oversight.

The Sharjah Government Pavilion sets the roadmap for a sustainable digital future at GITEX Global 2023

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 16, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its first day at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion drew the attention of several dignitaries and heads of government departments.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its first day at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion drew the attention of several dignitaries and heads of government departments.
  • They were briefed on a range of innovative projects presented by eleven government entities under the slogan "Towards a Sustainable Digital Future."
  • The pavilion showcased the innovations of the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah, featuring the "Sharjah Maqraa."
  • The Sharjah Finance Department has unveiled the "Rasid Digital Platform," an innovative model aimed at achieving developmental objectives and proactive oversight.

Sultan of Oman receives Sharjah Ruler in Muscat

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MUSCAT, Oman, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, received on Tuesday, at Al Baraka Palace in the Omani capital, Muscat, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

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  • MUSCAT, Oman, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, received on Tuesday, at Al Baraka Palace in the Omani capital, Muscat, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
  • His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, and his wishes for the Sultanate and the Omani people for further progress and prosperity.
  • His Majesty held a luncheon in honor of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and his accompanying delegation.
  • His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah was accompanied by a delegation including Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; His Excellency Mohammed bin Nakhira Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman; His Excellency Abdullah Al Owais, Head of the Department of Culture and His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, Chairman of Protocol Department.

Sultan of Oman receives Sharjah Ruler in Muscat

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MUSCAT, Oman , Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, received on Tuesday, at Al Baraka Palace in the Omani capital, Muscat, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

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  • MUSCAT, Oman , Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, received on Tuesday, at Al Baraka Palace in the Omani capital, Muscat, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
  • His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman, and his wishes for the Sultanate and the Omani people for further progress and prosperity.
  • His Majesty held a luncheon in honor of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and his accompanying delegation.
  • His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah was accompanied by a delegation including Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; His Excellency Mohammed bin Nakhira Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman; His Excellency Abdullah Al Owais, Head of the Department of Culture and His Excellency Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, Chairman of Protocol Department.

Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance CEO Scott Butler Files $67 Million Lawsuit Against Essam Al-Tamimi, Invest Bank

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Monday, May 15, 2023

The Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance, a leading service provider for the protection of intellectual property rights, today announced that its CEO, Scott Butler , filed a $67 million lawsuit against Essam Al-Tamimi.

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  • The Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance, a leading service provider for the protection of intellectual property rights, today announced that its CEO, Scott Butler , filed a $67 million lawsuit against Essam Al-Tamimi.
  • The lawsuit also names Invest Bank in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates as a defendant in the case that alleges bank fraud, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and unjust enrichment via the theft of a $3 million home.
  • “As we point out in the lawsuit, from the very beginning of their business relationship, Al-Tamimi did not honor his obligations.
  • Eventually, with the help of Invest Bank, Al-Tamimi used a villa in Dubai that was purchased by the company Butler founded as collateral for a multi-million-dollar personal loan.

Multiverse Labs launches world's first city in metaverse with government of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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Monday, October 10, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiverse Labs™ has partnered with the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) to launch Sharjahverse, a new generation of metaverse tourism for the Emirate of Sharjah. Using the Multiverse Labs platform, Sharjahverse is a significant milestone as it is the first true metaverse of city scale with economic and social utility.

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  • Using the Multiverse Labs platform, Sharjahverse is a significant milestone as it is the first true metaverse of city scale with economic and social utility.
  • It is a photorealistic, physics-accurate metaverse that unlocks commerce, innovation and imagination at scale and promotes the emirate as a destination of excellence.
  • Cliff Szu, CEO, Multiverse Labs said: "Sharjahverse is both the world's first government backed metaverse city viewable by the public, and the world's most realistic metaverse.
  • Multiverse Labs willalso enable new opportunities for a changing planet as the nation-scale metaverse for simulation can reduce energy consumption and increase facility optimization.

Capital City Sharjah's New “Traffic Flow Project” with Kapsch TrafficCom

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Sharjah, the capital city of the Emirate of Sharjah, is actively developing the next level of intelligent traffic management capabilities together with Kapsch TrafficCom.

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  • Sharjah, the capital city of the Emirate of Sharjah, is actively developing the next level of intelligent traffic management capabilities together with Kapsch TrafficCom.
  • The new, centralized control system will help with providing improved traffic flow and shorter travel times to drivers across the majority of the city and increase the safety of citizens.
  • Additionally, a state-of-the-art traffic control center will enable the city with the ability to manage traffic in a comprehensive and coordinated way directly across 48 key junctions all over the city.
  • We at Kapsch TrafficCom are delighted to support Sharjah City in a project of this magnitude and are thankful for the excellent cooperation with the team in the traffic engineering department of SRTA.

Jordanian Non-profit, 7Hills for Social Development, Wins Sixth International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

7Hills for Social Development, a Jordan-based non-profit, has been awarded the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) 2022, organized annually by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a UAE-based global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide.

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  • 7Hills for Social Development, a Jordan-based non-profit, has been awarded the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) 2022, organized annually by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a UAE-based global humanitarian organization dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide.
  • Through a dedicated space for skateboarding, the organization provides a creative and inspiring outlet for children and youth to learn new skills and build confidence.
  • 7Hills for Social Development was selected from among the 177 nominations received from 39 countries worldwide for the sixth edition of SIARA.
  • The award ceremony of SIARA 2022 will be held on Monday, June 27, at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah.

The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth welcomes participation in its third edition

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

Approved certificates of achievements can be submitted via an app that also tracks performance and achievement levels.

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  • Approved certificates of achievements can be submitted via an app that also tracks performance and achievement levels.
  • Highlighting the creativity of the youth through music, painting, sports, and adventures in nature, The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth represents a pillar of Sharjah's tireless efforts towards supporting the younger generation in building the future and continuing the UAE's path of development and prosperity.
  • This year's edition of The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth provides an app through which those wishing to participate can apply.
  • To participate in the award, please download the app via App Page (qrco.de)
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The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth welcomes participation in its third edition

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, June 4, 2022

Approved certificates of achievements can be submitted via an app that also tracks performance and achievement levels.

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  • Approved certificates of achievements can be submitted via an app that also tracks performance and achievement levels.
  • SHARJAH, UAE, June 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuous journey to enable the youth to express their passions, talents and abilities and encourage them to surpass their potential, The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth is accepting applications for its third session until later this year in December.
  • Highlighting the creativity of the youth through music, painting, sports, and adventures in nature, The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth represents a pillar of Sharjah's tireless efforts towards supporting the younger generation in building the future and continuing the UAE's path of development and prosperity.
  • This year's edition of The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth provides an app through which those wishing to participate can apply.