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Watch: Sharjah stadium renames stand after Sachin Tendulkar

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Abu Dhabi: The West Stand at the iconic Sharjah cricket stadium has been renamed the Sachin Tendulkar Stand in a special ceremony to coincide with the Indian cricket legend’s birthday, here on Monday.
Not only does it coincide with the birthday of the Indian legend, but it also marks the 25th anniversary of the famous back-to-back centuries he scored against Australia in 1998 in a packed stadium.
The 143 Tendulkar had scored here on April 22 and 134 two days later in the final of the Coca-Cola Cup, a triangular series between India, Australia, and New Zealand has been recorded in the books as a veritable desert storm.

Tendulkar scored 49 hundreds in ODIs and played across 34 stadiums but his 7 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium including the twin hundreds in April 1998 stand out and are lauded and celebrated by his fans around the world to this day.
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium joins the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in honouring the Indian Maestro in this manner on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
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Reacting to the news of naming the stand, Sachin said in a message, “I wish I was there but unfortunately I had prior commitments. Playing in Sharjah has always been a magnificent experience.
“From the electrifying atmosphere to the love, affection and support, Sharjah has been a special venue for Indian cricket fans and lovers of the game from around the globe. It’s given us so many special moments. A big thank you to Mr Bukhatir and his team for this kind gesture on the 25th anniversary of the Desert Storm match and my 50th birthday. Feels like the greatest 6 of them all!”
Sharjah Cricket Stadium still holds the Guinness record for most One-Day internationals played (244) and have seen some of the most memorable moments in cricketing history occur on this hallowed ground.

Commenting on the decision to pay this tribute to Sachin on the anniversary of Desert Storm the CEO of the Sharjah stadium, Khalaf Bukhatir said, “This is our small way of expressing our gratitude to Sachin for doing so much for the game of cricket. Indeed, that was an incredible innings, and it was repeated in the finals.
“Right through the years of the now legendary CBFS initiative we have striven here at Sharjah to acknowledge the services of many great players even after their retirement. We believe that as administrators it is our duty to pay tribute to those who have raised the bar and dedicated their lives to the cause of cricket, and we will continue to do so,” he said.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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April 25, 2023
Sharjah to host 2nd annual International Bookseller Conference

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Sharjah: Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition of the world’s first International Bookseller Conference in Sharjah, the second annual edition has been announced by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) with a stronger, more holistic programme to showcase the learnings and experiences of global ecosystem stakeholders, upskill professionals, and uncover emerging commercial opportunities, particularly in the Arab region.
Set to take place on 1-2 May on the side-lines of the 14th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), in Expo Centre Sharjah, the two-day event will bring together 383 book distributors including 160 from 17 Arab nations and 223 from 52 countries around the world.
Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group, will headline the two-day event with a keynote address. The conference will also hear from Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, SBA Chairman; leading businessman Marcus Dohle; ex-CEO of Penguin Random House, Kinokuniya UAE’s Steve Jones, and others.

Alongside the Booksellers Conference’s exceptional matchmaking and networking platform, attendees will also be offered a choice of 18 workshops and roundtables as well as 15 publisher pitches to pick from to upskill and explore specific areas of commercial interest. Global Perspectives on Shaping a more resilient, prosperous future for Booksellers.
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This year’s edition of the International Bookseller Conference is full of value for literary professionals! The conference invites book sellers to enjoy talks from industry experts whilst networking with global colleagues.⠀
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Meet us on the 1st and 2nd of May!#SCRF23 pic.twitter.com/X9lF6cM2w2
— Sharjah Book Authority (@SharjahBookAuth) April 23, 2023
The 2nd edition of the International Bookseller Conference has also designed an exclusive platform for facilitating publisher pitches and enabling direct sales between publishers and distributors.
The platform will showcase 15 reputed Arab and international publishers and distributors including Penguin Random House, Wonder House, Austin Macauley, Bonnier/Igloo, Kogan Page, Pan Macmillan, Difference Engine, MMS, Avicenna, Bookland Press, Lightning Source, Aseer Alkutoob, Estifan, Alshamel, and Dar Amnah.
This programme of workshops, roundtables, and pitch presentations will be available for attendees to access on both days of the event, alongside the conference’s original networking sessions which were introduced last year.
Mansour Al Hasani, Director of publishers services, SBA, said, “The International Booksellers Conference will highlight the latest strategies, tools, and techniques that today’s booksellers need to successfully navigate the fast-changing and digitally driven book market.

The vital role of bookselling in ensuring the overall success of the publishing industry cannot be overstated, and connecting professionals from both sides to be able to look into similar areas of interest is crucial to the sector’s sustainable growth.
Sharjah will continue its historical cultural role of offering fresh fuel to further propel the engines of the book distribution industry forward with the second edition of the bookseller conference by creating new opportunities for learning, exchange, and building new regional and global business connections.”

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April 24, 2023
Sharjah announces Eid Al-Fitr holidays for government sector

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Abu Dhabi: Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, the Sharjah Human Resources Directorate (SHRD) on Thursday announced the holidays for government sector.
Sharjah government sector employees will get holidays from Thursday, April 20 to Sunday, April 23, 2023. They will have to resume work on April 24. These four days will be paid holidays.
The government agencies that work on shifts must make the necessary arrangements according to the nature and needs of their work.

According to astrologers, this year in the UAE, Ramzan will be 30 days longer.
This gives the most likely start of Eid Al-Fitr on Friday, April 21.
However, the official decision will be announced on the 29th day of the holy month of Ramzan, on Wednesday, April 19.
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April 14, 2023
Ramzan 2023: Sharjah announces paid parking hours

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Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah municipality has announced the paid parking hours during the holy month of Ramzan.
The paid parking hours will be 8 am to 12 am from Saturday to Thursday.
Parking is free on Fridays, except for areas with blue information signs. In such areas, parking is a paid service on all days of the week.
Inspection teams at the Public Parking Department will ensure that the public pays the fees and that the parking spaces are not misused.
For an hour after the Adhan (call to prayer), parking around mosques will be free.
The municipality also announced the working hours of Sharjah city parks. The parks will be open seven days a week from 4 pm to midnight. Appointments of medical centers are announced in the emirate.
On March 14, establishments in Sharjah can apply for special permits to extend working hours during the holy month of Ramzan, after announcing a reduction in working hours for the private and public sectors in the country.
During Ramzan, employees in the UAE will have shorter working hours and public sector workers will have compulsory remote work on Friday.

In addition, students at universities and public schools must also attend their classes remotely on Fridays, subject to physical exams that are scheduled for certain dates.
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March 22, 2023
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival to kick off in May

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Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the much-awaited 14th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) will be taking place from May 3 to May 14 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The 14th edition will bring together leading publishers, writers, poets, illustrators, and creators to deliver an exciting agenda of cultural and artistic programs including talks, workshops, and live performances that will captivate and enrich audiences of all age groups.
It aims to promote knowledge and character development as well as provide a platform for industry professionals to share ideas and expertise to shape the future of the sector.
SCRF returns from May 3 to May 14!
Get ready to return to a magical world of artistic imagination, theatrical observations, educational exploration, and infinite bookification! (We made that last word up)
So mark your calendars right now, you don’t wanna miss it!#Shj #SBA #SCRF pic.twitter.com/c9r5Qoo2Dt
— Sharjah Book Authority (@SharjahBookAuth) March 15, 2023
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March 18, 2023
Sharjah: Businesses must obtain special permits to extend working hours in Ramzan

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Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah municipality on Tuesday announced the start of issuing permits to extend working hours after midnight during the holy month of Ramzan for commercial establishments, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
The municipality provides these services as part of its preparations for the holy month and to facilitate these institutions by giving them the opportunity to carry out their business activities late at night.
Restaurants, bakeries and cafeterias are exempt from this requirement as they can extend their hours after midnight without a permit.
During the holy month of Ramzan, engineering contractors are not allowed to obtain work permits after midnight.
This permits can be obtained from dedicated service channels including Sharjah municipality website.
On March 9, Sharjah municipality announced new rules for the operation and supply of food during fasting days of delicatessens.
Restaurants and food outlets are obliged to comply with the new rules and obtain the necessary permits to operate during the day in the holy month.
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March 15, 2023
Sharjah hotel offers free meals for unemployed visit visa holders

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Abu Dhabi: Those who come to Sharjah on a visit visa in search of job will no longer have to starve without food. A Pakistani restaurant in Sharjah is offering free meals to people who are on a visit visa, local media reported.
Karachi Star Restaurant in Sharjah, is offering food three times a day.
Karachi Star has been serving meals to the poor for eight years and is now offering free meals to those on visit visa.
People who are unemployed or have a visit visa or whose visas have expired can go to Karachi Star restaurants in Muweilah, Saja and Sharjah.
“We offer this service to people in need, irrespective of any country they belong to. We don’t have any terms and conditions for such people. They can order anything available on that day,” Shahid Asghar Bangash, owner of Karachi Star Restaurant was quoted as saying by Khaleej Times.
Mostly people from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Africa visit his restaurants.
This is one of the many restaurants that provide food to the needy across the UAE.
In 2020, Indian couple Shujat Ali and his wife Ayesha Abrar also provided leftover food to blue-collar workers to feed around 8,000 people in need.

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February 26, 2023
Kerala man stabbed to death in Sharjah; suspect arrested

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In an unfortunate incident, a 34-year-old Indian man from Kerala was stabbed to death in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, February 12, by a Pakistani citizen. The police have arrested the suspect, local media reported.
The deceased, identified as HA, a native of Mannarkkad in Kerala’s Palakkad district was stabbed to death over a financial dispute. Two other Keralites and an Egyptian man were also injured in a brutal attack by the 38-year-old Pakistani man.
As per media reports, the incident happened at 12:30 am at Bu Tina in Sharjah on Sunday.
The victim, who was working as a supervisor at a hypermarket, had intervened to resolve an argument between his colleagues and the Pakistani citizen who worked in the nearby cafe. The man stabbed the victim.
As per a report by Gulf News, police patrols and an ambulance rushed to the site after the Sharjah Police Operations Room received a call reporting the incident.
The victim was taken to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
As per Khaleej Times, during interrogation, the suspect admitted to stabbing the victim but claimed that the crime was not planned. He said that he got angry and stabbed the victim, but he did not want to kill him. The police returned the case to the prosecutor’s office on Tuesday for further action.

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February 15, 2023