Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Cabinet has adopted a resolution to create the ‘Emirates Fatwa Council’, under the chairmanship of Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, President of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, which will coordinate fatwas and unify their sources, as well as issues related national policies. The Council will be the official reference for fatwas in ...

Sharjah / WAM The 2018 Oxford Business Group (OBG), report for Sharjah shows that the emirate’s policy of diversification and its success in attracting foreign direct investment is driving the economy towards new heights. The document, ‘The Report Sharjah 2018’, provides an in-depth analysis of the most prevalent sectors and industries, highlighting the move away from hydrocarbons and towards a ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah National Oil Corporation (Snoc), announced the commissioning of an LPG Blending and Loading project in Sharjah’s Sajaa Complex. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Snoc, emphasised that the step stems from the Corporation’s keenness to meet the growing local demand for liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, and to implement relevant projects. He explained that the ...