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Sharjah 24
a day ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SEC regulates auction sale of special vehicle number plates
Government Performance Review The meeting discussed several agenda topics focused on monitoring the performance of government departments and entities, and developing the legislative framework to enhance government work and achieve integration across sectors in service of the community. Municipal Session Adjournment The council decided to conclude the first regular session of the twentieth annual term for municipal councils in the Emirate of Sharjah, with the session officially ending on Thursday, 8 Muharram 1447 AH, corresponding to July 3, 2025. During the period between sessions, the general committees of the municipal councils will continue handling their respective affairs. Vehicle Plate Auction The council has also implemented a decision to regulate the auction sale of special vehicle number plates in the Emirate of Sharjah. This regulation relates to plates designated by the Sharjah Police General Command. Under this decision, the Sharjah Police will organise and supervise the auctions, establish conditions and regulations, specify plate numbers and category codes, contract with specialised companies, and manage any additional tasks assigned by the Executive Council. Investment Funds Properties The decision stipulated that licensed investment funds registered with the Securities and Commodities Authority and listed in the investment funds register have the right to own and use real estate in the emirate in accordance with the regulations set forth in this decision, as follows: investment funds that are fully owned by UAE citizens or GCC nationals, as well as public investment funds, have the right to own real estate in all areas of the emirate and to use real estate in projects approved for usufruct sale. investment funds that include units owned by non-UAE citizens and non-GCC nationals have the right to own real estate in projects approved for sale to foreigners and to use real estate in projects approved for usufruct sale. Legal Provisions Included The decision also includes legal articles concerning ownership and usufruct conditions, investment fund registry, powers of the Real Estate Registration Department, fees, data updates, suspension of fund transactions, and trading of private fund units.
Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Dubai Eye
Sharjah seizes AED279 million-worth of narcotics in 2024
Sharjah Police announced it seized more than 1,200 kg of narcotics worth more than AED 279 million and arrested 680 suspects in 2024. The authority also said it blocked 680 websites promoting narcotics, and launched two operations aimed at curbing drug distribution this year, with around 350 million narcotic pills seized. The Police, at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking forum, emphasized that the UAE "does not leave the fight against the drug epidemic to chance' but addresses it through firm determination to achieve 'comprehensive prevention" and protection of the nation's citizens. During his speech at the forum, Colonel Majid Al-Asam highlighted the importance of joint action to combat this scourge, emphasizing that combating drugs is a national responsibility that cannot be taken lightly. He explained that coordination with relevant authorities has yielded tangible results in 2024, with the effectiveness of Sharjah Police General Command's efforts in combating drugs reaching 91.2 per cent, according to reports from the Department of Statistics and Community Development. Colonel Al-Asam called on young people to "adhere to their values and capabilities and to avoid such destructive behaviors," emphasizing that combating drugs begins with awareness.
ARN News Center
2 days ago
- ARN News Center
Sharjah seizes AED279 million-worth of narcotics in 2024
Sharjah Police announced it seized more than 1,200 kg of narcotics worth more than AED 279 million and arrested 680 suspects in 2024. The authority also said it blocked 680 websites promoting narcotics, and launched two operations aimed at curbing drug distribution this year, with around 350 million narcotic pills seized. The Police, at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking forum, emphasized that the UAE "does not leave the fight against the drug epidemic to chance' but addresses it through firm determination to achieve 'comprehensive prevention" and protection of the nation's citizens. During his speech at the forum, Colonel Majid Al-Asam highlighted the importance of joint action to combat this scourge, emphasizing that combating drugs is a national responsibility that cannot be taken lightly. He explained that coordination with relevant authorities has yielded tangible results in 2024, with the effectiveness of Sharjah Police General Command's efforts in combating drugs reaching 91.2 per cent, according to reports from the Department of Statistics and Community Development. Colonel Al-Asam called on young people to "adhere to their values and capabilities and to avoid such destructive behaviors," emphasizing that combating drugs begins with awareness.
TAG 91.1
2 days ago
- TAG 91.1
Sharjah seizes AED279 million-worth of narcotics in 2024
Sharjah Police announced it seized more than 1,200 kilograms of narcotics worth more than 279 million dirhams, and arrested 680 suspects in 2024. The authority also said it blocked 680 websites promoting narcotics, and launched two operations aimed at curbing drug distribution this year, with around 350 million narcotic pills seized. The Police, at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking forum, emphasized that the UAE 'does not leave the fight against the drug epidemic to chance' but addresses it through firm determination to achieve 'comprehensive prevention' and protection of the nation's citizens. During his speech at the forum, Colonel Majid Al-Asam highlighted the importance of joint action to combat this scourge, emphasizing that combating drugs is a national responsibility that cannot be taken lightly. He explained that coordination with relevant authorities has yielded tangible results in 2024, with the effectiveness of Sharjah Police General Command's efforts in combating drugs reaching 91.2 per cent, according to reports from the Department of Statistics and Community Development. Colonel Al-Asam called on young people to "adhere to their values and capabilities and to avoid such destructive behaviors," emphasizing that combating drugs begins with awareness,
Sharjah 24
25-06-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Excellence Award honours 17 winners from UAE and Gulf
Promoting quality and institutional excellence In exclusive statements to ' Sharjah 24 ,' Nada Al Hajri confirmed that the award instills a culture of quality and institutional excellence within companies and business communities in the UAE and the GCC. The programme has succeeded in enhancing competitiveness, creating an investment climate, and enabling the private sector to embrace the values of leadership and innovation, thus enhancing the growth of commercial and industrial businesses and building a sustainable economy. High participation and competitive categories Al Hajri pointed out that the 2024 edition witnessed intense competition in the following categories: Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award, Sharjah Gulf Localisation Award, Sharjah Small and Medium Enterprises Award, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Award, Sharjah Award for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities, Sharjah Social Responsibility Award, and Sharjah Award for the Best Facility Complying with Security Standards (in cooperation with Sharjah Police General Command) Looking ahead to a new edition The award's general coordinator called on entrepreneurs and institutions to participate in the next edition, which will include a new global model based on the fourth generation of excellence systems, with comprehensive developments in evaluation criteria to keep pace with changes.
