Sharjah government has announced its decision to hire 700 UAE nationals by the end of 2025.
It follows the directive of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
Sheikh Sultan also approved the promotions for 1,523 government employees at an annual cost of AED 22 million.
The government said it will also change the status for 254 employees who've gained academic qualifications at a cost of AED 8,420,803.
UAE strongly condemns Iranian drone, missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran for carrying out missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday.
UAE suspends new visas for Ebola-hit DRC, Uganda, South Sudan nationals
UAE authorities have suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals from Ebola-hit countries - Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - as an "additional precautionary measure".
Dubai Police warns of holiday home rental scam after man duped of AED8,000
Dubai Police on Saturday alerted residents about an uptick in holiday home scam after a man lost AED 8,000 to fraudsters while attempting to rent a chalet.
New cohort of diplomats take oath before Sheikh Abdullah
A new cohort of 29 diplomats took the legal oath before Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Abu Dhabi headquarters of MoFA.
Dubai Humanitarian airlifts medical supplies to support Ebola response
Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to support efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dubai Police issues over 4,500 hard shoulder violations
Since the start of 2026, Dubai Police have issued 4,504 hard shoulder violations, with drivers handed AED1,000 in fines and 6 black points.
UAE brokers another Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap
The UAE has successfully mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, involving 370 captives from each side.
15-month-old conjoined twins successfully separated in Abu Dhabi
Nigerian conjoined twins, Mercy and Goodness, were able to see one another face-to-face for the first time in 15 months after undergoing a highly complex, separation surgery in Abu Dhabi.
UAE condemns continued Israeli escalation in occupied Palestinian territory
The UAE has joined the Arab Group and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to express its strong condemnation of the continued Israeli escalations in occupied Palestinian territory at the UN Security Council.
Suspects held after social media dispute turns deadly in Sharjah
Sharjah Police have arrested several individuals after a social media dispute escalated into a violent fight that left one person dead and another injured.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan hails National Defence College for shaping future leaders
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 13th cohort of the National Defence College in Abu Dhabi.
Summer rest stops ready for Dubai delivery riders
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed the full operational readiness of air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders ahead of the summer season.
No Ebola cases detected in UAE, ministry confirms
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed there are currently no cases of Ebola in the UAE and says the country remains on high alert as it monitors global health developments.
UAE President discusses boosting cooperation with King of Morocco
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with King Mohammed VI during a private visit to Morocco.
Dubai Police warn of house fires when using unlicensed gas cylinders
Dubai Police have warned residents against buying cooking gas cylinders from unlicensed companies over fire safety issues.
UAE commends Bahrain’s vigilance against IRGC-linked operatives
The UAE has expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and its support for measures taken by security authorities to arrest 15 operatives acting on directives from agents linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Meet Emirates' first Emirati female captains
Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri have become Emirate's first Emirati female captains after being promoted, marking a major milestone in the country's aviation history.
UAE announces holiday for Hijri New Year
The UAE has declared Monday, June 15, as a holiday for the public and private sector on the occasion of the Islamic New Year.
Wrong-way riding leaves biker seriously injured in Dubai accident
Dubai Police are warning motorists about the dangers of driving against the flow of traffic after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident in the Majan area.
UAE strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain
The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, including the targeting of Kuwait's international airport that left several people injured.
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran for carrying out missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday.
UAE authorities have suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals from Ebola-hit countries - Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - as an "additional precautionary measure".
Dubai Police on Saturday alerted residents about an uptick in holiday home scam after a man lost AED 8,000 to fraudsters while attempting to rent a chalet.
