More than a 160 UAE nationals living in Sharjah who were in urgent need of finances have been given jobs.
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah made the announcement earlier on Thursday.
The employment opportunities were granted to 75 men and 86 women in the emirate.
Close to 100 of the cases involved low income families while others included widowed women and family's whose main breadwinner was unable to work.
Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
UAE expresses solidarity with Greece, Denmark after helicopter crash
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Greece and Denmark following the collision of two helicopters participating in efforts to extinguish fires in the Greek capital Athens.
UAE, Qatar discuss regional developments and security
The United Arab Emirates has discussed regional developments and enhancing security with Qatar.
1 dead, 5 injured after gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom
Dubai Civil Defence teams have completed response operations following a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Rain alert for parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology says parts of the UAE will see cloud build-up and rainfall of varying intensity through Friday, mainly across the eastern and southern regions.
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