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Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah fire: Cooling operations underway after massive blaze in Al Hamriyah
Cooling operations are currently underway at Al Hamriyah Port in Sharjah, following a massive fire that took 24 hours to bring under control. The fire broke out at 6.10 am on Saturday and was fully contained by 6.25am on Sunday morning, according to officials. The cooling process aims to prevent any potential flare-ups; once the area is declared safe, forensic and technical teams will be allowed to enter the site and begin investigations into the cause of the fire. Results of the investigations will be announced after all technical assessments. The fire, described as one of the largest industrial blazes in the emirate in recent years, was caused by the ignition of highly flammable petrochemical materials. The intensity of the flames and smoke was such that they could be seen from neighbouring emirates. Authorities responded swiftly, activating a coordinated emergency response that involved local and federal entities. Sharjah Civil Defence deployed advanced firefighting equipment including foam tankers and high-capacity water pumps. The Sharjah Civil Aviation Authority and the Sharjah International Airport Authority provided aerial surveillance using helicopters and air jets to assess the spread and intensity of the fire. Municipal teams from Sharjah and Al Hamriyah supported the operation by supplying water tankers and logistical support. Sharjah Police cordoned off the surrounding areas, evacuated nearby buildings, and managed traffic to ensure public safety. Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police and Chairman of the Local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team, praised the professionalism of the teams involved. 'The rapid response, high-level coordination, and use of specialised equipment played a vital role in bringing the situation under control without casualties,' he said. 'What we witnessed was an integrated national effort.' Key support also came from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defence, National Guard, National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), all of whom contributed equipment, personnel, and technical expertise.
Sharjah 24
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Kalba and Khorfakkan clubs win junior and cadet championships
17 Competitions The championship included 17 competitions for national athletes in the sprint, jump, and throw categories. Kalba topped the junior category with six medals, followed by Sharjah in second place with four medals, and Al Hamriyah in third place with three medals. Khorfakkan topped the junior category with six medals, followed by Al Hamriyah in second place with four medals, and Mleiha in third place with two medals. Successful launch Mohammed Obaid Al Hussan, Director of the Sports Affairs and Development Department at the Council, expressed his happiness with the successful launch of the event, which the Council deemed necessary to organise to support the most important Olympic Games and the one with the greatest promise of excellence at the individual level. Al Hussan emphasised that the talented players who achieved the top positions will receive special support through internal and external gatherings and camps. The championship was supervised by Jassim Al Doukhi, Head of the Individual Games Department at the Sports Affairs and Development Department, and games experts Samir George and Al Waleed bin Mohammed Al Mashout. Great achievement The following are the names of the first-place winners in the two categories: First: Junior Championship Under 18: 100m and 200m races: Ahmed Ali Al Saadi (Kalba), 400m race: Adel Fahad Al Suwaidi (Sharjah), 800m race: Khaled Hassan Al Sharafa (Kalba), 100m race for the disabled: Issa Al Balushi (Al Thiqa), long jump: Faisal Saif Al Shamsi (Al Hamriyah), triple jump: Saif Faisal Al Shamsi (Al Hamriyah), discus throw and shot put: Rashid Khalfan Al Jabri (Sharjah), javelin throw: Hamad Adnan Al Shura (Al Batayeh). Second, Cubs Championship under 16 years: 80m run by Ali Fahad Al Suwaidi (Sharjah), 300m run by Rabie Khalaf Juma (Al Hamriyah), 1000m run by Rabie Khalaf Juma (Al Hamriyah), long jump by Abdullah Ibrahim Al Nuaimi (Khorfakkan), discus throw by Hamad Hassan Al Abdouli (Khorfakkan), javelin throw by Musabah Ali Al Qaidi (Mleiha), shot put by Hashel Abdullah Al Qaidi (Mleiha).
