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SPEA Participates in Emirates Schools and Nurseries Exhibition Taking place at the Expo Centre Sharjah from April 19 to 21, the second edition of the Emirates Schools and Nurseries Exhibition is scheduled to include the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) as a key partner. Private schools, nurseries, as well as certain government and semi-government organisations in the emirate, will all be actively participating in the event. To promote the expansion of the education sector, the three-day exhibition provides a significant and all-encompassing forum for direct connection and interaction between educational institutions and the general public. The event is significant because it gives parents and children the chance to learn more about a variety of educational alternatives and ...

Nol card updates: A new, higher minimum top-up amount for your Nol card has been announced by Dubai. The minimum top-up for Nol cards is increasing significantly, according to a tweet from RTA. This increase also applies to individuals who top up at ticket offices. Nol is currently undergoing yet another major update, this time switching to an account-based approach that makes use of central wallet technology. According to a senior source cited by Khaleej Times, the ambitious AED 350 million project is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025 and will roll out gradually. So What’s The New Amount? Well, starting on Monday, January 15th, passengers using the bus or metro in Dubai will need to pay at least AED 20 to top off their Nol cards at the official ticket office. AED 5 ...

JM Financial Fund, Elham invest in GMR Sports' bond issue Dubai Airport Updates: According to people with knowledge of the situation, closely held GMR Sports Venture, which owns a portion of the Delhi Capitals cricket team, raised ₹1,000 crores for three-year unlisted, unrated, secured bonds at a rate of sixteen per cent last week from JM Financial fund and Elham Credit Partners, a private credit fund owned by Hillhouse Investment. Delhi Capitals of the Indian Premier League and Women's Premier League are owned by JSW GMR Cricket, a 50:50 joint venture between GMR Sports and Sajjan Jindal's company JSW Sports. Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways sees a $143 mn profit in 2023 as passenger numbers rise The Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways reported on Wednesday that it made a USD 143 milli...

Etihad Rail updates: Sharjah is the most recent addition to the itinerary for the Etihad Rail passenger train, which connects the Emirates. We could even be able to utilise it to get to Oman in the future. The University City of Sharjah will be close to the recently announced Sharjah station. While freight services are now offered on the existing rails, Etihad Rail is gradually working towards the establishment of passenger services. Etihad Rail made its inaugural passenger voyage from Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah in January of this year. Before searching for tickets, note that ADNOC employees and contractors will be the only ones able to use the Etihad Rail passenger service. Concerning tickets, the most recent event was the announcement on February 14th, Wednesday, of an MOU that Etihad Ra...

About the event TDD Worldwide News: The 3rd UAE China Auto Equipment Exhibition in 2024 will be hosted by TDD Global, the core subsidiary of Guolian Corporation. 150 companies have already signed up, and we look forward to having you join us! "The 3rd UAE China Auto Equipment Exhibition in 2024" is being organised by Shandong Zhongzhan International Convention and Exhibition Co., Ltd. and will be held at the Sharjah Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates from May 27 to 29. Co-hosted by Guolian Corporation TDD (Qingdao) Cross-border E-commerce Co., Ltd., Shandong Port Overseas Supply Chain (Qingdao) Co., Ltd., and Hualun Internet Technology (Dubai) Co., Ltd. More than 150 businesses have already enrolled and are eager for you to join them. Based on the UAE auto equipment (tyre...

SHARJAH AIRPORT RECEIVES FIRST ‘FLY OYA’ FLIGHT FROM LIBYA The first "Fly Oya" trip from Tripoli, Libya, to Sharjah Airport is scheduled to arrive in 2024, according to a statement released by the Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA). This aligns with the Authority's aspirational endeavours to broaden the airport's flight path. Every Wednesday, the airline will run a single weekly flight from Tripoli's Mitiga Airport. The Airbus A330 has been assigned to the Libyan carrier for its upcoming operations to and from Sharjah Airport. TRAVEL TRAFFIC AT SHARJAH AIRPORT CONTINUES TO GROW AND ACHIEVE NEW FIGURES SHARJAH AIRPORT ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE WITH MORE THAN 15.3 MILLION PASSENGERS IN 2023 Under the agenda of the annual airport management meeting held in Buhais Geology Park in...

Sharjah Public Holidays 2023 This page contains a national calendar of all 2023 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.