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Sharjah's innovative transport solutions improving safety and efficiency
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The government of Sharjah’s decision to dedicate 40% of its $11.1bn budget for 2024 to infrastructure underscores the emirate’s commitment to development and sustainability. This allocation is expected to help improve the public transport and mobility sector. In 2022 the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) reported that around 38m passengers benefitted from various mass transport services,…

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UAE leverages new technologies to boost health care provision
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The UAE is set to implement a new health care mandate requiring all providers to offer at least one remote service as part of a Smart Digital Health regulatory framework, expected to be launched by the end of 2023. The announcement of the new mandate was made by Sheikha Hassan Al Mansoori, head of Strategy and Investment at the Digital Health Department of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention…

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Health tech bridging health care gap in emerging markets
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After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies raised a record $57.2bn in global venture capital funding in 2021, a 79% jump from the $32bn raised in 2020, with 30% of the total directed towards telehealth. An estimated $140bn in private sector finance…

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Sharjah's hybrid learning and work-study programmes nurture competitive labour force
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The pursuit of higher education is increasingly intertwined with the demands of the workforce, and balancing work commitments with academic endeavours can be challenging for students. Recognising this challenge, in August 2023 the Sharjah government authorised the University of Sharjah to implement a hybrid education model, with the aim of making higher education more accessible to working students.…

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Building a digital landscape in higher education
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In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users in a virtual environment. It denotes a 3D medium that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a new digital realm, sometimes known as XR. These environments are accessed through VR…

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Sharjah's growing non-oil sector and cultural events among advantages
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The third-largest emirate in the UAE after Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Sharjah stands as a prime manufacturing, cultural and education destination in the country. It is home to two amphitheatres, 16 museums, a variety of year-round festivals and University City of Sharjah, with more than 22 colleges and universities – all of which contribute to its distinct identity. Sharjah has a robust and diversified…

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Sharjah's location and sustainable development projects bolster investment appeal
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With its economy showing robust growth as it bounced back from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sharjah is embarking on a new programme of investment and development. Already a major technology, health care, education and tourism centre for the UAE and the wider region, Sharjah has a unique geostrategic location – with ports and cities on both the Arabian Sea and Gulf coasts. Without major…

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Sharjah emerges as premier tourist destination for arts, culture and sport
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Sharjah’s cultural heritage has earned it the titles of UNESCO World Book Capital for 2019; Arab Tourism Capital of 2015; and Islamic Culture Capital in 2014, and it remains a focal point for the sector. This is illustrated by projects like the Heart of Sharjah, the largest heritage preservation and restoration project in the Gulf region. Sharjah is on a transformative journey with a keen focus on…

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How Sharjah banks and insurers are building a secure financial foundation
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Sharjah is home to some of the UAE’s largest banks, along with a healthy insurance sector. Local government and corporate entities are also active in the debt and Islamic bond markets, while 2023 saw Sharjah launch a sustainable financial services framework that sets the rules for future green bond issuances. At the same time, the emirate has a fast-developing start-up and financial technology (fintech)…

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Sharjah at the forefront of renewable energy production
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Sharjah’s energy sector is undergoing a period of dynamic change as the emirate develops its existing resources, and transitions towards clean and renewable energy sources. In pursuing its goals along with those of the wider UAE, Sharjah is well positioned to leverage its strategic location as a gateway to the Northern Emirates, making it a key centre for power transmission, gas pipelines and gas…