Sharjah, January 3 / WAM / Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, affirmed that the Emirate of Sharjah ably lowered the curtain of excellence on the "2020" year, which it initiated with the approval of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler Sharjah on January 12, 2020, the budget, which was the largest in its history at the time, with total expenditures amounting to about 29.1 billion dirhams, an increase of 2 percent over the 2019 budget. 12 percent for the year 2020.
The Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council said that between the two credits there were 11 months and 7 days, during which the achievements that did not know the impossible in the emirate continued, despite the fact that "2020" was an exceptional year in the full sense of the word and with all the challenges it brought to the world, starting from natural disasters such as fires, explosions and floods, to However, the Emirate of Sharjah, as usual, creates from the womb of the crisis "development opportunities at all levels," and made challenges motives by which it achieved many achievements in all fields, at the local and international levels.
He added that, under the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, 2020 began with love when, on January 5, His Highness gifted the Arab Republic of Egypt 425 rare Egyptian artifacts from multiple eras dating back to before and after Christ, and Sharjah also made difficulties an opportunity for human compassion and was present in Lebanon through The "Peace to Beirut" campaign launched by the wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Big Heart Foundation and the prominent advocate for refugee children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Sharjah was also present in the torrents and floods of Sudan through the Sharjah Charity Association with the campaign "From Sharjah of Goodness to Sudan of Loyalty", which was launched under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, and as usual Sharjah, which is a "big house" in which families enjoy With stability and tranquility, the reunion of a Syrian mother and her daughter took place on the emirate’s land and inside its international airport after a two-month separation due to the Corona virus pandemic. This is how Sharjah is, and this is its firm approach established by His Highness, the Ruler of the Emirate.
With regard to the "Covid-19" pandemic, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi explained that the emirate's authorities and institutions, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. All of which, in turn, resulted in unprecedented achievements in the technology sector, business automation, work development, distance education, protecting projects from the economic repercussions of the pandemic, and preserving family stability, which the Emirate of Sharjah is keen on and confirmed by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Council. The Executive Director issued a decision to grant exceptional leave and apply remote work for female employees who have children in the ninth grade or below.
Sharjah concluded the year 2020 with impressive achievements and development projects in Khorfakkan.
He pointed out that during the year 2020, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi inaugurated about 25 projects in the emirate, as the Corona pandemic did not constitute an obstacle to the ambition of the Emirate of Sharjah and its sustainable development plans, so the emirate made a quantum leap by completing and opening a package of development projects in various sectors on the The level of the emirate in its various cities such as education, culture, arts, astronomy, sports, entertainment, mosques, roads, infrastructure, environment, tourism, heritage and literature.
On the 7th of January, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi inaugurated the Literary Café building in Al Heerah district on the Sharjah beach, where its front façade overlooks a vivid panoramic view of the Sharjah beach, with the aim of creating a free space for writers to exchange their ideas, discuss their issues, and review their creativity and intellectual achievements with each other. Some are in a friendly atmosphere.
His Highness wanted this literary café in Sharjah’s Heirah to be an extension of what was common and known about “Heirah Al-Nu’man” to work on attracting writers and preparing and publishing their books. And support it by broadcasting and advertising it on the authority's various channels.
- Telescope station..
On January 14, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Sharjah, inaugurated the Interferometric Radio Telescope Station at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Science and Technology, which includes a series of radio telescopes within the 40-meter telescope project. It is one of the first telescopes in the world in terms of its small dish area and relatively low cost. His Highness launched the start button, marking the operation of the station.
- The geological park.
On January 20, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, inaugurated the geological park in the Buhais region, a pioneering project in the field of eco-tourism, as the park embraces historical evidence of how the local nature was formed no less than a period ago. 93 million years old and contains two archaeological sites that contribute to enhancing knowledge of the history of human settlement of this region, which dates back to more than 125 thousand years.
- Banking studies..
On January 29, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the new building of the headquarters of the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies in the Institutes area in the University City of Sharjah, which includes various facilities and halls that meet the scientific requirements of students and researchers in the financial and banking sector and qualify national cadres and leaders in the sector.
- The Martyr's Mosque..
On February 17, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the Mosque of the Martyr Sultan Muhammad bin Howiden Al Ketbi, may God have mercy on him, in the Al-Taybeh area of Al Dhaid, in the presence of the sons and relatives of the martyr, notables and people of the central region. Square with a minaret 72 meters tall and a main dome 18.5 meters in diameter and 32 meters above the ground.
The cost of the mosque amounted to 21.5 million dirhams, and it bears the name of the martyr Sultan bin Muhammad bin Huwaiden al-Ketbi, may God have mercy on him, who was martyred in 2015, highlighting the most wonderful images of sacrifice, heroism and redemption in the service of his religion and country until he rose to his Lord as a martyr while performing his patriotic duty within the forces in an operation " Restore Hope" in Yemen.
- wild life..
On February 17, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the Al Dhaid Wildlife Center located in Al Bardi in the city of Al Dhaid.
The center is also one of the most important specialized sites that display images of wildlife in an interactive and realistic manner through a journey that provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about the desert and explore its wildlife. Children’s workshops, desert tents, Bedouin tent tools, herbs and plants. It was designed to suit all ages through the interactive technologies it provides.
- Al Wusta Canal Also, on February 17, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the Al Wusta Canal building in Al Dhaid, consisting of 7 floors, unique in its octagonal design, according to the highest international, environmental and sustainability standards and specifications, surrounded by green areas that characterize the Emirate of Sharjah.
- Explore the avenue..
On the 27th of February, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the Aljada Exploration Center within the "Madar" complex project, located in the Muwailih district of Sharjah, on an area of more than 600,000 square feet. Children's entertainment.
- Kalba Road..
And on October 8, His Highness inaugurated the Kalba Road, which extends from Wadi Al-Hilu to Al-Alam Square in the city, with a length of 26 km. Road billion dirhams.
- Shisha's garden..
On October 15, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi inaugurated Shis Park in the city of Khor Fakkan. It is one of the prominent projects that encourage ecotourism and is characterized by its unique location between the high mountains and provides visitors and tourists with a unique tourism experience to discover and enjoy the atmosphere of the mountainous areas.
- We find the shortcomings..
On October 15, His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the village of Najd Al-Maqsar, which is one of the most important centers of ancient human gatherings in the "Washi" valley, located within the scope of the historical city of Khorfakkan, as part of His Highness's endeavor to preserve the environment, revitalize archaeological and historical areas, and prepare them to become a tourist destination. Distinctive that attracts visitors from inside and outside the country and to be a living witness to the history and nature of life and livelihood of our great ancestors.
The village includes 13 old houses dating back nearly a hundred years. The people at that time used to take them as a residence and a haven from the flow of torrential rains. According to archaeological studies, rocks engraved with drawings of camels and horses were found in the area of Wadi Weshi, estimated to be two thousand years old. Birth.
- greening the mountains..
Also, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah launched, on the same date, a qualitative environmental initiative represented in planting a number of mountains located on the Sharjah-Khorfakkan road with fig, succulent, fig, and frankincense trees that are commensurate with the nature of that region, and naming the mountains after the trees planted on them.
The initiative aims to preserve the environment and ensure its biodiversity, revitalize some areas and plant them with trees and plants compatible with their natural components. His Highness's environmental initiatives have contributed to preserving a large number of endangered plants and animals and resettling them in their original places.
His Highness planted seedlings of fig, fig, frankincense, and sapling trees with his generous hands on the mountains of Khorfakkan.
- The heritage area..
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi inaugurated on October 18 the heritage area in the city of Khorfakkan, which includes the Wadi Water Canal, which is 700 meters long and 5 meters wide. The area is "Nazul Al-Rayahin", "Youth House", the old market of Khorfakkan, "Sharq Market", the covered market and the "Craft Museum".
- Literary Council..
On October 19, His Highness inaugurated the Khorfakkan Literary Council, the latest cultural edifice supporting the cultural and literary movement in the city. Attracting poets, intellectuals and writers.
- popular poetry..
On the same day, His Highness inaugurated the Popular Poetry Center in Khor Fakkan, where the center will present cultural activities that enhance the cultural and literary aspect of the city by hosting poetry evenings, seminars and workshops that will have an impact on attracting lovers of popular poetry and preparing a generation of poets.
- Subaihiya suburb..
Within the framework of the keenness of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to achieve social intimacy and communication between the members of the neighborhood and to support their interdependence and communication with government agencies to make their voice heard and meet their needs, His Highness inaugurated on October 21 the Council of Al Subaihiya Suburb in Khorfakkan, which is characterized by a local and modern urban style and spacious facilities that effectively meet the various needs Social for parents and families.
- Cultivating the pomegranate mountain..
On October 28, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated an environmental initiative represented in planting and afforestation of the pomegranate mountain in the city of Kalba, in continuation of His Highness's efforts to preserve the mountainous environment and plant it with trees that are compatible with its environmental components, and naming the mountains after the trees planted in them. His Highness planted and planted seedlings of pomegranate trees.
- Kalba Center..
On October 28, His Highness inaugurated the Kalba Commercial Center. The center provides shops and services to the people and visitors of the city, with the aim of supporting various economic sectors and providing investment opportunities that support the commercial sector in the city.
- Khorfakkan Club..
On November 2, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled in the Al-Jaradiya area off the western ring road in Khorfakkan. Fitness center on an area of 180 square meters equipped with fitness equipment, weightlifting, walking and running, in addition to administrative offices, a mosque and meeting rooms.
The club has an outdoor football field of 7,500 square meters, with rubber floors behind it used for athletics. The club's facilities include 65 parking spaces for people with disabilities, 83 public parking spaces, and 11 parking spaces for buses.
- Sharjah Research.
On November 17, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the headquarters of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Center for Entrepreneurship "Sheraa" and a number of members of the Park's Board of Directors.
- North Pasture..
Also, on November 29, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the first phase of the North Pasture Project in the city of Al Dhaid, the largest pasture in the emirate, with an area of 11 square kilometers. Al-Thamam.
His Highness, the ruler of Sharjah, planted a number of plants in the pastures.
Calling for the need to pay attention to agriculture and the preservation of plant wealth, in addition to the existing interest in livestock and livestock.
- The House of Wisdom..
On December 9, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority “Shurooq”, inaugurated the “House of Wisdom” building - an innovative cultural project that embodies the latest model for future libraries in the world and documents the history of the Emirate of Sharjah being named the capital. The World Book Award by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization "UNESCO" 2019, as it is considered a living legacy for Sharjah's attainment of the highest cultural title.
The "House of Wisdom" embodies His Highness's vision to present a model for libraries that innovatively integrates the concepts of the library and the social and cultural forum and transforms it into a social platform for learning and knowledge enhanced by innovation tools and advanced technologies. The project will host a huge library that will include 305 thousand books in various cultural, literary and knowledge fields, including 11,000 in different languages, 105,000 paper books, nearly 200,000 e-books, a separate library for children containing more than 2,000 books, and another for young adults with about 3,000 books.
The "House of Wisdom" has allocated many facilities and laboratories for visitors, including the self-service station "Espresso Books", which is characterized by its ability and high speed to print books in a record period, and the "Al-Jazari Laboratory", which was named in recognition of the scientific and knowledge contributions made by the scientist Badiuzzaman Al-Jazari. 1136-1206 AD, who is considered one of the most important inventors in history.
The project also includes Al-Rasheed Hall, which is dedicated to hosting events, seminars and conferences. The corridors of the outer courtyard of the “House of Wisdom” embrace coordinated gardens that include 331 trees belonging to 12 different species overlooking the “Manuscript” monument in celebration of the selection of Sharjah as the World Book Capital for the year 2019 by UNESCO.
- Khorfakkan stadium..
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi inaugurated on December 14 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, and Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President Sharjah Art Foundation "Khorfakkan Amphitheatre", the architectural masterpiece and the most recent development project located in the heart of Jabal Al-Sayyidah overlooking the beach of Khorfakkan, designed in the historical Roman style mixed with the fragrant Islamic architecture rich in its elements and details.
The amphitheater embodies a prominent artistic addition to the cultural landmarks in the Emirate of Sharjah, as it was built at the foot of Jabal Al-Sayyidah facing the city’s beach to allow visitors to see its nature from the perspective of a semi-circular amphitheater. Islamic engineering dimensions and historical depth in a contemporary way.
The runway, which was built on a total area of 190,000 square feet, is characterized by its keeping pace with the latest technological systems in lighting and acoustics. in general.
- the waterfall..
On the same day, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the "waterfall", a concrete building that was built from the rocky nature of the city of Khorfakkan and overlooks the Corniche. It is 11 meters wide and is located at a height of 43 meters above sea level. It consists of several windows. Through it, you can see the waters of the waterfall descending from the top of the cave located above to the bottom of the mountain, and it gives a panoramic view of Khorfakkan Beach.
- Abu Bakr Mosque.
On December 20, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi inaugurated the Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque in the city of Khor Fakkan, which was built at the expense of Sheikha Sheikha bint Muhammad Al Qasimi on an area of 1860 square meters, according to the modern architectural style mixed with the heritage character. It can accommodate 1250 worshippers, and consists of A ground floor in addition to a mezzanine for the women's chapel. It contains six entrances, two minarets, 38 meters high, and a large dome.
- The Qur'an Complex..
And as a continuation of the vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to build people on the approach of the tolerant Islamic law and care for the Holy Qur’an and its sciences, His Highness inaugurated on December 24 the Holy Qur’an Complex in Sharjah in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
The complex includes museums containing manuscripts, precious Qurans, and Quranic treasures collected from different countries of the world throughout the ages, as well as 7 scientific and historical museums. It is the largest complex of the Noble Qur’an in the world.
- Culture in Sharjah..
The edifice of the Sharjah Cultural Project, which was founded by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, grows prouder year after year with His Highness continuing to support new generations by preserving the Sharjah Book Fair, putting young poets on the right path, supporting the book industry and publishing houses, in addition to enriching the cultural field With many of His Highness's precious books, the most prominent of which was this year's "Inquisition Courts" and "The Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language," as well as translating His Highness's books into other languages, so that the world can learn about history.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi announced on January 7 the establishment of the "Sharjah Prize for Literary Poetry Criticism" dedicated to studies concerned with poetic criticism, in addition to its role in criticizing the poems of young poets and evaluating their poetic creativity to improve their poetic productions and put young poets on the right path. The award is in the framework of His Highness's keenness on everything that would serve Arabic poetry and promote poetic talents and poets, especially the younger generation.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi won, on January 29, the League of Arab States honored him by awarding him the Arab Excellence Award for supporting poetic creativity, due to the clear role of His Highness and his great and permanent support for poetry and poets in the Arab world.
On February 12, the Polish University of Karakow selected four plays from the writings of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to translate them with the aim of studying and expanding access to His Highness's writings.
This interest in the theatrical writings of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi stems from the fact that he employed the well-known historical and legendary figure as Nimrod in ancient Babylon to practice projections on contemporary life in the Arab world and Asia, as well as in the plays of Hulagu and Samson the Mighty, while he employs the story of the bloody war "Dahis and Al-Ghabraa" In the play "ISIS and the Ghabra", he practically applies the results of theatrical research that elevates the word, reality and life.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Academy for Performing Arts, received on March 5 an honorary doctorate in drama from the Sudan University of Science and Technology, in appreciation of his contributions to theatrical writing, the promotion of theatrical movement, and his adoption of many cultural initiatives that contributed to strengthening the role of Theater and its issues in the Arab world.
On August 4, Al-Qasimi Publications published the book "The Inquisition Courts... An Investigation of Twenty-Three Files of Cases Against Muslims in Andalusia" by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi. The book came in two Arabic and Spanish versions. Two volumes, the first containing 638 pages and the second containing 610 pages.
The Sharjah Book Authority recorded a new history in its career and a great success, by organizing the first international exhibition on the ground in the world during the “Covid-19” period, when it held the 39th session of the Sharjah International Book Fair from November 4 to 14 at the Sharjah Expo Center under the slogan "The World Reads from Sharjah" gathered over 11 days more than 1024 Arab and foreign publishers in an environment that took all precautionary and preventive measures.
On November 5, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah launched the first volumes of the "Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language", the nation's largest knowledge project, which chronicles for the first time the history of the vocabulary of the Arabic language and the transformations of its use over 17 centuries, starting from the pre-Islamic era and the Islamic era from 1-132 AH. Passing through the Abbasid era from 133-656 AH, and the states and Emirates from 657-1213 AH, down to the modern era from 1214 AH until today.
The supporter of culture and in continuation of the permanent approach of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in supporting the book industry and publishing houses, and in the interest of His Highness to perpetuate the movement of the wheel of the publishing industry around the world as a result of the Corona crisis, His Highness directed on November 7 to allocate 10 million dirhams to purchase the latest publications of the publishing houses in Sharjah International Book Fair and providing Sharjah public and government libraries with the latest Arabic and international intellectual, literary and scientific publications.
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi was appointed on November 24 as president of the International Publishers Association, starting with its next session for the year 2021. This is the first time that an Arab woman has assumed the presidency of the association since its establishment in 1896, and the second woman in the world.
The selection of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi for this high international position, which is one of the most influential positions in the book industry and knowledge sector, constituted an Arab and international precedent that embodies Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi's efforts in supporting the publishing industry and publishers at the local and global levels, through a series of international initiatives in which she led efforts A quality service to the publishing sector in various countries of the world. It is also an international tribute to the cultural march of the Emirate of Sharjah in particular and the United Arab Emirates in general.
The author of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi's "Khorfakkan Resistance to the Portuguese Invasion" recounted the events of the historical epic "Khorfakkan Film", which recounted the heroics of the people of the city of Khorfakkan in confronting the Portuguese invasion that invaded the region in 1507 as part of the campaign led by the Portuguese naval general Afonso De Albuquerque also tells the story of the city during 27 years.
The historical film "Khorfakkan", produced by the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, was shown on December 14 within the architectural masterpiece "Khorfakkan Amphitheatre", after the opening of the amphitheater to narrate the events of the heroism of the people of Khorfakkan.
The historical cinematic epic, which was worked on over two years, presented the story of the city twenty-seven years after its burning, when life had continued, its people rebuilt what was destroyed, trade and crop markets rose, architecture flourished, and it was liberated from the control of Hormuz, which was It was then subject to the rule of the Portuguese, and events quickly changed on February 13, 1534, when the leader launched a military campaign to subdue the city, but this time Khorfakkan recounted history again and proved its worth in repelling aggression.
On January 5, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah gifted the Arab Republic of Egypt 425 rare Egyptian artifacts from multiple eras before and after Christmas, in a new touch of love and appreciation from His Highness to Egypt, which has played and continues to play an active educational and enlightening role in all parts of our Arab world.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah is one of the greatest and most interested in the Arab heritage and preserving it, as he believes in its historical importance and its great value in enriching the heritage of all humanity.
As a translation of the firm and sincere position of the Emirate of Sharjah towards its brothers in all Arab countries, and an embodiment of the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to stand by the people in their ordeals and afflictions and help them face their challenges at various levels, the wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah launched Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, President of The Big Heart Foundation is an outstanding advocate for refugee children with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on August 10, via its Twitter account, the “Peace to Beirut” campaign to provide urgent relief to the victims of the tragic explosion that hit the port of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on August 4.
The campaign provided shelters, food and treatment in coordination with the emergency committees and the competent local authorities. It also included removing rubble, assessing damage to buildings and property, identifying requirements for restoration, and providing solutions to the challenges of lighting, sanitation and public safety.
On September 15, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah directed the Sharjah Charity Association to launch a campaign "From Sharjah of Goodness to Sudan of Loyalty" to provide relief to those affected by the torrents and floods that occurred at the beginning of September, after heavy and continuous rains fell in brotherly Sudan.
The campaign included sending relief items that included foodstuffs and heavy blankets along with tents and medicines, as an expression of the feelings of brotherhood and humanity that bind the Emirati community and its Sudanese brother, and an affirmation of the brotherly bond between the two peoples.
- Makarem Sultan.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi directed, on January 20, to increase the salaries of retirees from the Sharjah Police to the federal staff, and to equate them with retirees from the Sharjah government, so that the pension is not less than 17,500 dirhams, as a continuation of His Highness's continuous support for the Sharjah Police and his interest in the affairs of his working and retired children from Members of the police force, and His Highness was keen to provide them with a decent life.
His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, announced on January 27 the comprehensiveness of health insurance for all citizens of the emirate, after it used to cover employees and the elderly from 60 years and over. His Highness also announced the establishment of a social security fund that benefits every citizen who cannot live a decent life with the salary that It is paid by either the retired or the low-paid.
On January 30, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah directed that 2,984 homes be exempted from sewage service connection fees, and that the government pays 45.5 million dirhams for indoor connection fees. And 1,520 residences in 11 areas in the city of Kalba, at a cost of about 26 million dirhams.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on November 7, undertook the construction of a new building for the Umm Al Quwain Theater, which His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, ordered to allocate a plot of land for its construction in the Al Qarayen area.
This bounty will restore the glories of the theater as it was before, in all local and Gulf cultural and theatrical events and events, and compete in reaping achievements and titles, and compensate for the period in which rehearsals and theatrical works stopped, so that this theater will be a platform for culture and arts in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain.
The honor of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi included fully furnishing and equipping the building after its completion, in addition to allocating a deposit for the benefit of the Board of Directors of the Umm Al Quwain National Theater.
His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah also directed on November 8 to exempt Lebanese publishing houses in the 39th session of the Sharjah International Book Fair from the booth rental fees incurred by them for their participation in the exhibition.
The decision of His Highness came as a continuation of the support that the Emirate of Sharjah committed to Lebanon's libraries and publishing houses following the bombings that hit the port of Beirut on August 4. The value of the exemptions amounted to 640 thousand dirhams, and for the Lebanese publishing houses it constituted an essential support and a real tributary for the continuity of its work and its giving.
His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, also directed on November 9 to exempt all publishing houses in the 39th session of the Sharjah International Book Fair from the pavilion rental fees incurred for their participation in the exhibition, because His Highness felt the need to support this role in light of the repercussions the world is witnessing. Corona pandemic.
The value of the exemptions amounted to 6 million dirhams, and for publishing houses it constituted an essential support and a real tributary for the continuity of its work and its giving. With this support, the "Sharjah International Book Fair" became the first international fair that completely exempts publishing houses from their participation fees.
In implementation of the directives of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at providing a stable and decent life for his citizens, the Sharjah Citizens Debt Processing Committee approved on November 19, 14 million dirhams, to pay the cases of 46 files.
The Land Allocation Committee in the Emirate of Sharjah, in implementation of the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, approved on November 19 707 applications for granting residential lands to citizens in the emirate.
- An epic of solidarity in confronting the Corona pandemic The Corona virus pandemic could not slow down the development wheel in any of the sectors of the emirate that are highly prepared to face all kinds of emergencies, crises and disasters.
Under the directives of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, and the concerted efforts of all entities and institutions of the Emirate, Sharjah launched many initiatives that first secured human safety by harnessing technology, business automation and distance education, and supported government and private agencies, business sectors and individuals with incentives amounting to 993 million dirhams, in addition to honors His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to support families and sectors.
In the interest of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, for the safety of his citizens and residents, his great care for government employees and their families, and his relentless endeavor to create all conditions that ensure their safety and protection, as well as the protection of their family members and all those around them, His Highness directed, on March 23, all government agencies, institutions and departments in the emirate to implement the “work” system Remotely" for all employees, except for employees whose job duties require their presence at their workplace.
Within the scope of the concerted efforts of all entities and institutions of the Emirate of Sharjah to confront the repercussions of the Corona virus and to maintain the continuity of the wheel of development in all sectors. With the Sharjah Educational Zone, the Sharjah Education Council and the Special Education Authority on March 23, it received requests from needy families for those with insolvent students to provide a smart tablet, as it provided 3,500 tablets at a cost of 3.5 million dirhams.
His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, directed on March 24 to reduce 10 percent of the value of bills due to subscribers in the Emirate of Sharjah for a period of 3 months, with a value of more than 230 million dirhams, in order to facilitate them in the circumstances facing the world and the challenges posed by the pandemic in various countries of the world. The precautionary and preventive measures taken by the government.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Sharjah, announced on March 31 the launch of an incentive package from the Government of Sharjah to support entities In order to enhance the continuity of development in various fields and mitigate the economic and social impacts that the world is witnessing as a result of the spread of the Corona virus, with a value of 481 million dirhams, and on November 3, the second package of Sharjah government incentives was launched, with a value of 512 million dirhams, bringing the total incentives to 993 million. dirhams.
The national sterilization teams in the city of Sharjah completed more than "half a million" work hours, carried out by more than 1,200 engineers and workers, during which they sterilized all residential and industrial areas of Sharjah, streets, tunnels, and public and vital areas to cover the city by 100 percent, according to systematic and studied daily, weekly and monthly plans using More than 85 million liters of sterilizers and the best equipment and mechanisms, which are the first of their kind in the Middle East, amounting to 900 mechanisms.
The Sharjah Municipality concluded the sterilization campaign with Sharjah Police, the General Directorate of Civil Defense in Sharjah, the Sharjah Environment Company “Bee’ah” and the Sharjah Charitable Society, with the cooperation of all entities and institutions of the Emirate, on June 28, with a march that purified the streets of Sharjah using half a million liters of perfumes with 10 aromatic types. More than 200 machines and vehicles spread its fragrance in all regions to celebrate the sterilization heroes and the end of the "national sterilization" program, and to convey a message of thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi for his continuous follow-up and valuable guidance and for all members of society for their cooperation and commitment in their homes.
And based on the keenness of the Emirate of Sharjah to support the educational process and family stability, and to provide the opportunity for mothers to follow their children through distance education in light of the Corona pandemic, and coinciding with the start of the school year, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on August 28, directed By granting an exceptional leave for a week to female employees who have children in the ninth grade or below, and applying the remote work system for them after the end of the week.
Sharjah's achievements remain a testament to a distinguished year in the smiling Emirate by all standards, in which His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated dozens of economic, developmental and cultural projects. In 2021, the emirate will continue its triumphant march under the auspices of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, towards a year full of optimism, hope and a new beginning. for a successful development journey.