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Sharjah Ruler approves more than 4,400 student scholarships

Monday, 24 August 2026 15:43

By ARN News Staff

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 4,434 scholarships for Emirati students at eight higher education institutions in the Emirate.

Children of Emirati women will also be eligible for the scholarships, the announcement on the "Direct Line" programme via Sharjah Radio outlined.

The scholarships include 3,463 for bachelor's degree, 722 for master's degree and 249 for doctoral programmes.

It will be available to students admitted to University of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah, University of Khorfakkan, University of Kalba, University of Al Dhaid, University of Fine Arts, Sharjah Police Science Academy, and Sharjah Academy for Maritime Transport.

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Sharjah Ruler approves more than 4,400 student scholarships
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 4,434 scholarships for Emirati students at eight higher education institutions in the Emirate.
Twenty five judges take the oath in Sharjah
Six judges of the Court of Cassation and 19 senior appeal judges took their oath before His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday.
UAE to train more than 24,000 educators ahead of new academic year
More than 24,000 school leaders, teachers, advisors and support staff will undergo a five-day training workshop ahead of the new academic year.