Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer Together

Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer Together By Dr. Divya Hegde, Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynecology, Thumbay Medical & Dental Specialty Center, Sharjah It is that time of the year when all the healthcare workers wear pink ribbons and there are campaigns exhorting all to get a mammogram done. October is breast cancer awareness month, an annual campaign done worldwide to increaseRead more about Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer Together[...] Read More

Children Discover the Beauty of Islamic Art and Culture at Sharjah Ladies Club

Children Discover the Beauty of Islamic Art and Culture at Sharjah Ladies Club Collage Talent Center, which is a part of the Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) – one of UAE’s leading clubs dedicated to women and children – is ensuring a holy month full of education, entertainment and spiritual awareness for the community’s youngest members, with a programme of Ramadan camps that are currently underway. These camps haveRead more about Children Discover the Beauty of Islamic Art and Culture at Sharjah Ladies Club[...] Read More

The Big Heart Foundation Calls for Zakat Donations to Alleviate Sufferings of the Unfortunate

The Big Heart Foundation Calls for Zakat Donations to Alleviate Sufferings of the Unfortunate The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, has launched a Zakat donation campaign, ‘Create a Sustainable Impact with Your Zakat’, to help alleviate the suffering of millions of Syrian children, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and Palestinians in Gaza. The Zakat donations will beRead more about The Big Heart Foundation Calls for Zakat Donations to Alleviate Sufferings of the Unfortunate[...] Read More

‘Azyan Unboxes Five Effective Tips for Women’s Mental Wellness and Mindfulness

‘Azyan Unboxes Five Effective Tips  for Women’s Mental Wellness and Mindfulness Mindfulness and mental wellness form the core of a joyous life for women and hence these should be considered as utmost priorities while looking at overall wellbeing. A session titled ‘An Interactive Guide to Mindfulness: Improve Your Quality of Life’ addressed the need to achieve mindfulness, at the Azyan Exhibition and Conference, Al Jawaher ReceptionRead more about ‘Azyan Unboxes Five Effective Tips for Women’s Mental Wellness and Mindfulness[...] Read More

Sharjah Leadership Programme Introduces Young Emirati Workforce to National Expertise

Sharjah Leadership Programme Introduces Young Emirati Workforce to National Expertise Sharjah for Capability Development (SCD) has taken participants of the 11th annual Sharjah Leadership Programme (SLP) on site visits to a variety of UAE’s public and private sector entities. Through these, the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators subsidiary aims to reinforce the Emirati youth’s capabilities, and help them achieve corporate excellence byRead more about Sharjah Leadership Programme Introduces Young Emirati Workforce to National Expertise[...] Read More

48 Young Planners Present Minecraft Models of Sharjah’s Public Realm

48 Young Planners Present Minecraft Models of Sharjah’s Public Realm Forty-eight young creative thinkers showcased their virtual Minecraft models recently to a packed audience of engineers, urban planners, and technicians, pushing for smarter and more child-friendly public spaces in Sharjah. The models that were unveiled at a special event in the emirate, were the brainchild of none other than 9 to 11 year old childrenRead more about 48 Young Planners Present Minecraft Models of Sharjah’s Public Realm[...] Read More

85 Children and Youth Compete for ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’ Initiative

Cyber Safety Ambassadors The Child Safety Department (CSD), a subsidiary of Sharjah’s Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has announced the commencement of the evaluation process for its ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’ initiative, that aims to provide children and youth with required skills and training, to guide their peers towards best practices in online safety. A total of 85 children and youth, agedRead more about 85 Children and Youth Compete for ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’ Initiative[...] Read More

Malaysian Education Ngo ‘dignity for Children Foundation’ Expands Infrastructure With $1 Million Support by Sharjah Ruler

Dignity for Children Foundation (DFCF), a Kuala Lumpur-based educational NGO, which has been educating and training urban poor children and young refugees in the Malaysian capital has inaugurated its first wholly-owned and privately-held learning centre, and named it ‘The Big Heart’. This expansion of Dignity’s flagship project, the Urban Youth Education Village, follows from theRead more about Malaysian Education Ngo ‘dignity for Children Foundation’ Expands Infrastructure With $1 Million Support by Sharjah Ruler[...] Read More

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office Deliberates on Child Rights Mechanisms

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO), the entity tasked with the implementation of the Child Friendly City’ project in the emirate, recently organised a discussion session that highlighted the importance of introducing new and sustainable initiatives to safeguard child rights in the emirate. In continuation of their efforts to uphold and strengthen the Child Friendly CityRead more about Sharjah Baby Friendly Office Deliberates on Child Rights Mechanisms[...] Read More

Big Heart Foundation and Etisalat Call On UAE Community to Support Humanitarian Causes through ‘The Big Heart Dirham’ Campaign

One-time SMS to 1110 will enable Etisalat users be part of a 365-day fundraiser As another year draws to a close, Sharjah-based international humanitarian organisation The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has joined hands with Etisalat, to offer Etisalat customers in the UAE a great opportunity to make humanitarian action a part of their daily livesRead more about Big Heart Foundation and Etisalat Call On UAE Community to Support Humanitarian Causes through ‘The Big Heart Dirham’ Campaign[...] Read More