In June 2016 the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said that the total number of displaced persons globally topped 65m, the highest number since the agency began collecting data during the Second World War. Given the size of the task, a multifaceted response is required, enlisting the help of multilateral institutions, national governments and...
COMMUNICATIONS: The country code for the UAE is +971, followed by Sharjah’s dialling code 06. There are two local telecoms providers, du and Etisalat. Pay as-you-go SIM cards for du and Etisalat can be obtained at most shopping malls upon presentation of a valid passport.
SHERATON SHARJAH BEACH RESORT & SPA Al Muntazah Street T: (06) 563 0000 F: (06) 563 3933 www.sheratonsharjah.com reservations.sharjah@sheraton.com Rooms: 349 rooms and suites, each with the comfortable Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience bed, work area, complimentary Wi-Fi access, a 40-inch LCD flat screen, tea and coffee maker. Business...
The government of Sharjah has consistently run small fiscal deficits in recent years. Against a backdrop of falling oil prices, the deficit has outstripped economic growth, generating rising levels of public debt. However, these remain modest as a proportion of economic output. Furthermore, the government has also recently taken a range of...
Among the most diversified economies within both the UAE and the wider GCC region, Sharjah has developed strong manufacturing, tourism and logistics industries, among other non-oil sectors. Against a backdrop of reduced oil prices and lower economic growth, the local and federal authorities are working to further develop the economy through a...
Against a backdrop of lower global oil prices, Sharjah has recently been taking steps to bolster foreign investment in order to further promote economic diversification. The emirate already benefits from an attractive investment environment, and a range of legislative changes to bolster its appeal have recently been passed or are in the...
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