Sharjah Archive

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Cheetah on the loose

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Emiratweet
– December 8, 2010
  Sharjah Residents were shocked and scared...

 

Sharjah Residents were shocked and scared when they spotted a cheetah roaming the streets of Sharjah, near the Radisson SAS Hotel.

Lieutenant Colonel Ahmad Bin Darwish, head of Anjad traffic patrol section, said that the Central Operations Room at Sharjah Police received a call from a member of the public notifying them about the cheetah on the loose. “A team of emergency and criminal investigators were immediately dispatched to the scene, to control the situation and to prevent the cheetah from harming the public,” he said.

Sharjah Police kept the animal under supervision until authorities from the Environment and Natural Reserves Authority in Sharjah took custody of the cheetah. Sharjah Police have already launched an investigation to find the whereabouts of the cheetah’s owner.

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Sharjah Book Fair: Over 500,000 visitors

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Emiratweet
– November 13, 2010
“We organised 233 cultural events for adults...

“We organised 233 cultural events for adults and children, in addition to arranging over 60 book signings for authors who launched their new book titles,” said Ahmad Bin Rakad Al Amri, Director of Sharjah International Book Fair.

The 29th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair received over 500,000 visitors and made sales of Dh133 million, organisers revealed. The 12-day exhibition, which began on October 26 and concluded last Saturday.

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Cargo ship catches fire in Sharjah

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Emiratweet
– November 8, 2010
Another fire in Sharjah but this time...

Another fire in Sharjah but this time its a cargo ship. One crew member of a cargo ship was injured after a fire broke out on board the vessel, a civil defence official said.

“The fire broke out on board the ship at around 2.20pm, soon after it loaded its goods at Port Khalid,” said civil defence officer Colonel Mohammed Abu Taweel.

Sharjah Police said the operations control room immediately dispatched a team from Civil Defence and notified the Coastal Guards, who reached the scene to rescue the crew members on board the vessel. Col Abu Taweel said one crew member sustained minor burns and was given first aid at the scene, before being taken to Kuwait Hospital.

Traffic police cordoned off the area, which created heavy traffic congestion Al Meena Road, heading towards and away from the government buildings.

“The fire took almost one hour to be extinguished because the flames were very strong, causing the rest of the cargo on board to be completely destroyed,” said Col Abu Taweel.

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Blaze in Plastic Warehouse

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Emiratweet
– November 8, 2010
At around 10pm today a huge fire...

At around 10pm today a huge fire devoured a factory of plastic in Sharjah. The civil defense teams from Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman rushed to help put of the fire. Because was been windy today this was a reason why the fire reached the 6 warehouses behind “Sharjah City Center” where still the Civil Defense continue their efforts in fighting the blaze, which caused no casualties so far.


Update from [Gulf News] today!

Sharjah: A massive fire broke out in the evening on Sunday at a plastic manufacturing factory in the Industrial Area No 5, behind Sharjah City Centre. Civil Defence rushed to battle the flames and officials are still at the scene.

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Expelled because of Speech disorder

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Emiratweet
– October 24, 2010
M.K., mother of a five-year-old child, said...

M.K., mother of a five-year-old child, said her son was expelled from a private school in Sharjah this September within two weeks of enrolling at the institution. While the mother claims her son only suffers from a mild speech disorder, the schools insists that he is a difficult child to handle in a mainstream school.

“My son is not special needs in the full sense of the term. I have medical records and certificates from experts to prove that he is fit to attend a normal school,” said M.K., a housewife from India.

However, a spokesperson of the school said they have a learning support department at the school, and that there are a number of special needs children already enrolled.

“We do not accept students only when we feel that we are not able to meet the child’s individual requirements. The parents of the child in point did not disclose any information about his needs in the admission form. Moreover, the support we are offering is limited at the moment,” the spokesperson said.

The school claimed that the teacher from the special care department observed the child for two weeks and found him to be unsettled, unsocial and unable to communicate or follow instructions.

“We felt that he needs intensive therapy and should seek professional help, which we are not able to provide,” said the spokesperson.

What is happening her c’mon. If he needs intensive therapy you refer him, help him nor EXPEL! This is just not acceptable! Should there be stricter consequences for schools that don’t provide inclusive education?

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Sharjah Education Council reshuffled

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Emiratweet
– September 29, 2010
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed...

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued the administrative resolution number 8 of year 2010, reshuffling the Sharjah Education Council under chairmanship of Dr Abdullah Saleh Al Suaiji. Members include Dr Omer Nabeh Abdul Hamid, Dr Obaid Ali Obaid bin Butti Al Mouhairi, Dr Salem Zayed Khalifa Al Tunaiji, Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Baili and Nora Ibrahim Salem Al Marri.

This resolution is effective from the date of its issuance. Any provision in contrary to the provisions of the new resolution is null and void. It will be published in the official gazette.

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talk about the whole UAE as a country

By
Heba
– September 28, 2010
“When I talk, I talk about Dubai,...

“When I talk, I talk about Dubai, but we have to talk about the whole UAE as a country. We do things in Abu Dhabi, we do things in Dubai, we do things in Sharjah. But the completion will be great for the UAE” – Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid

^^ This was said yesterday in an exclusive interview in Kentucky by Sheikh Mohammed. Hearing it continuously made me relate. Yes when I talk  I talk about Dubai, and when you talk you talk about Abu Dhabi, and when she talks she talks about Sharjah, and when he talk he talks about Ajman, and when they talk they talk about Fujairah. WE HAVE TO TALK ABOUT THE WHOLE UAE AS A COUNTRY!

How many time have you asked someone “Where are you from?” and this someone says “Umm AlQawain, Dubai, Sharjah … ” You know what is wrong with this answer? (you’ll say nothing) but there is something wrong .. You are from the UAE and You are an Emirati!

We are one country so we might as well act like it!

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Sheikh Mohammed visits Gov’t. schools

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Emiratweet
– September 19, 2010
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler...

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a field tour to a number of government schools in Dubai and Sharjah today, the first day of the academic year, to inspect the readiness of these schools for receiving students for the academic year 2010/2011.

He began his tour with a visit al Nukhba Model School in Dubai, where he attended the morning assembly and listened to the school’s morning programme. He was briefed by the school’s principal Khawla Al Abdooli on the procedures taken on the first school day. Sheikh Mohammed thanked the principal and the teaching staff for their efforts and urged them to work harder to contribute to the development of the educational process.

Concluding the tour, Sheikh Mohammed expressed his cabinet’s keenness to provide all needed educational requirements to promote and advance the education system in the country. Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Cabinet Affairs Minister Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Education Humaid Mohammed Obeid Al Qattami, Director of Sheikh Mohammed’s Office Lt. General Musabbah Rashid Al Fattan, Mohammed Juma Al Nabooda, Dubai Director of Protocol and Hospitality Khalifa Saeed Sulaiman, other several sheikhs and senior officials accompanied Sheikh Mohammed in his tour.


Wish you all a pleasant and successful full of accomplishment and achievements academic year!

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A Bus Overturns in Sharjah

By
Emiratweet
– September 16, 2010
A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims overturned and...

A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims overturned and skidded for a few metres on Al Wahda Road in Sharjah after it hit a road barrier, today morning (11.45am), and it has been reported that 20 passengers are injuired. The bus was on its way to Abu Dhabi and was carrying 45 pilgrims when the accident happened near the City Centre.

“The bus belonged to Al Ghazal Transport and was taking its passengers to Abu Dhabi. From there, the passengers were then supposed to ride another bus that would take them to Saudi Arabia so they could perform Umrah,” said Lt. Col. Bin Darwish.

Traffic was at a standstill as ambulances and Anjad patrols blocked the road to traffic in order to remove the bus from the road. Twenty passengers who suffered from minor injuries were then transferred to Kuwait Hospital for first aid.

“It took us nearly one hour to remove the bus and restore the flow of traffic, which was our priority because we did not want school children or residents coming home from work to get stuck in traffic,” said Col. Lt. Bin Dariwsh.

It has been pointed out that the accident was caused by excessive speeding. The bus driver passed King Faisal Bridge and when he tried to take a right turn towards Al Wahda Road, lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into the metal road barrier.

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Arab Stamps history Exhibition

By
Emiratweet
– September 7, 2010
“Stamps reflect the history, geography, political changes...

“Stamps reflect the history, geography, political changes and economy of the issuing country,” said Abdullah Khoury, president of the Emirates Philatelic Association, the organiser of the event.

The Emirates Philatelic Association is set to delight stamp lovers with the launch of the Sharjah Arabian Stamp Exhibition. Stamps from around the Arab world, some dating back to the 1830s, will be on display during the first Sharjah Arabian Stamp Exhibition from September 22 to September 27 at Mega Mall. The exhibits will feature various Arab countries and cities; including Iraq, Baghdad, Oman, Egypt, Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

A collection featuring the development of postal services in Dubai between 1909 and 1948 will be displayed by Mr Khoury, who has been a stamp collector since he was eight. Another collection will feature stamps from Baghdad during the British occupation from 1917 to 1923.

“Our goal is also educational, so there will be contests for children to help them develop a passion for stamps which will grow with them when they’re older,” Mr al Khoury said.

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