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Sharjah experts say Ramadan crescent impossible to sight on February 172026-02-05
Khaleejtimes: After conducting meticulous astronomical calculations, the SharjahAcademy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah has issued a precise forecast for sighting the Ramadan crescent this year. The sighting of the...
18 February Is the First day of Ramadan, According to Sharjah Academy for Astronomy2026-02-05
Emirates 24/7: SharjahAcademy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah has issued a precise forecast for sighting the Ramadan crescent for the A.H. 1447, drawing on meticulous astronomical calculations conducted by its...
Navigating UAE Traffic: Key Road Closures and Congestion in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi2026-02-05
Gulf News: Dubai: Commuters across the UAE are navigating a busy Thursday morning, February 5, with typical end-of-the-week congestion patterns forming in Dubai and Sharjah, while Abu Dhabi motorists prepare for significant rolling closures due to the UAE Tour Women’s...
Sharjah forum discusses seabird rescue and the risks of invasive species2026-02-04
Khaleejtimes: The 25th edition of the SharjahInternationalForum for Arabian Biodiversity (SICFAB), organized by the Sharjah Environment and Protected AreasAuthority (EPAA) held at Sharjah Safari and running until 5 February, continues to tackle priority environmental...
Sheikh Sultan witnesses launch of 23rd Sharjah Heritage Days2026-02-04
Gulf News: Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme CouncilMember and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, on Wednesday, the launch of the 23rd edition of Sharjah Heritage Days, organised by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage under the theme “Glow...
Fencing Academy win bronze at Women’s Club Games in Sharjah | Kuwait Times Newspaper2026-02-04
Kuwait Times: KUWAIT: Kuwait Fencing...
Sharjah organises seminar on prayer times, moon sighting ahead of Ramadan2026-02-04
Khaleejtimes: The SharjahDepartment of Islamic Affairs organised a landmark scientific-religious seminar on Tuesday, addressing the intersection of Islamic scholarship and astronomy in determining prayer times and lunar month beginnings, ahead of Ramadan. The seminar...
Al Amal prevail as hosts Sharjah impress at AWST 20262026-02-04
Khaleejtimes: Tunisia’s Al AmalSports Club kicked off their participation in the ArabWomenSportsTournament basketball championship with a commanding 100–54 victory over Bahrain’sAl Hala Club on Wednesday, as part of the second round of the competition. Al Amal set the...
Sharjah Police warns of Emirates Road accident causing nearly 30-minute delay2026-02-04
Khaleejtimes: SharjahPolice has issued an advisory asking motorists to remain cautious after a traffic accident on Emirates Road,...
Mixed fortunes for Bahrain in Sharjah opener2026-02-04
The Daily Tribune - Bahrain: Bahrain’s teams experienced a mixed start to the eighth ArabWomenSportsTournament yesterday in Sharjah, with moments of promise punctuated by setbacks across the kingdom’s events. In basketball, Al Hala Women fell 68–55 to Iraq’s...
Ramadan radio programme mobilises global donations for Sharjah charity projects2026-02-04
Gulf News: Sharjah: The Sharjah broadcasting authority continues to air its annual Ramadan radio programme Al Reeh Al Mursalah in partnership with Sharjah Charity International, highlighting humanitarian and charitable initiatives and encouraging public donations to...
DCI expands footprint with launch of Sharjah branch2026-02-04
Gulf News: District Cooling International (DCI), the leading UAE distributor of LG cooling solutions, marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the launch of its Sharjah branch last week. This is its third in the UAE after Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The...
Sharjah Light Festival lights up 13 landmarks across the emirate2026-02-04
Gulf News: 1/8 The SharjahLightFestival opened with a one-night celebration in the sky, as a dazzling drone show marked the start of the event. But when the drones faded, the real spectacle began on the ground — with buildings, streets and public spaces transformed...
Ramadan 2026: Sharjah Academy Predicts Crescent Moon Sighting for February 192026-02-04
Gulf News: Dubai: The SharjahAcademy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) has released its official astronomical forecast for the start of Ramadan 1447 AH. According to detailed calculations by the University of Sharjah’s specialist team,...