President Donald Trump has called on allies, including South Korea, to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a request South Korea's presidential office is reviewing. Now, South Korean civic groups are urging the government to reject any US request to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, warning of security risks.
A Sharjah resident is facing legal action after her neighbour accused her of phone harassment, claiming repeated calls to confirm a visit were excessive, though the accused denies harassment.
A Sharjah-based expatriate, Vibeesh Palliyali, has won the Dh15 million grand prize in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw. Palliyali purchased his winning ticket just days before the Series 284 live draw. This win highlights the life-altering potential of the popular monthly lottery, resonating with expatriate communities across the UAE.
Iran unleashed retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting key cities like Dubai and Sharjah, and Bahrain's US Fifth Fleet naval base. These actions followed the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in a US-Israeli operation. The widespread attacks, described by Iran as defensive, have heightened regional tensions and prompted air defense activations.
Authorities in Sharjah have increased inspections of factories and warehouses across the emirate, likely to ensure compliance with safety and operational regulations.
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Sharjah has inaugurated the Al Nasr Mosque, a striking new place of worship designed to serve over 1,300 worshippers. Featuring a unique spherical glass dome and a modern minaret, the mosque offers a spiritually uplifting ambience and serves as a community hub with various amenities. This inauguration is part of a nationwide effort to enhance mosque facilities across the UAE.
A video circulating online, falsely claimed to show a fire at a 'CIA building in Dubai,' is actually from 2015 and depicts a fire in a residential building in Sharjah, near Dubai.
A UAE ministry has denied links to scam numbers and warned of fake calls, while Sharjah authorities have cautioned against circulating misleading content on social media.
Sharjah has introduced new smart parking yards equipped with smart cameras, eliminating free parking hours in a move to modernize urban infrastructure.
A woman from Kerala, India, who was detained in Sharjah, UAE, for visa overstay and an absconding complaint, has returned home following political and legal intervention. She was unable to pay high renewal fees demanded by her agent.
Several expatriates have flown home from Sharjah as part of a humanitarian mission, likely facilitated due to regional circumstances or specific needs.
A man is facing electronic insult charges in a Sharjah court due to a spelling mistake in a WhatsApp message, which he claims was a typo during an exchange on a vehicle sales website.
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Sharjah International Airport is experiencing significant flight disruptions, including cancellations and delays, due to temporary UAE airspace closures.
UAE authorities are issuing urgent safety alerts for drivers during Ramadan 2026, particularly on long commutes, warning of serious fatigue dangers due to fasting, dehydration, and reduced alertness.
