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Sharjah 24
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Mohammed Al Sharqi: Shooting instills positive values in society
Honouring excellence in shooting His Highness congratulated the club's team and the winners of the 13th Shooting Competitions for 2025, whose qualifiers were held at the Al Reef Range in Abu Dhabi. Promoting heritage sports During the meeting, His Highness emphasized the importance of promoting the sport of shooting and encouraging talented individuals to join competitions and develop their skills. He highlighted the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, to prioritize traditional sports and embed their positive values in society. Reviewing the Club's achievements The Fujairah Shooting Club team reviewed their achievements, including the advanced positions secured in various championships. They also discussed upcoming competitions organized by the club and expressed their gratitude to His Highness for his continued support and encouragement of skilled shooters from Fujairah. Attendees The meeting was attended by His Excellency Dr Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of Fujairah.
TAG 91.1
23-04-2025
- TAG 91.1
Adventure tourism takes centre stage in Fujairah
Fujairah is stepping up efforts to become a global tourism hotspot, with a new international event highlighting its adventure and ecotourism potential. The first Fujairah International Adventure Tourism Conference will run from April 30 to May 2, hosted by the Fujairah Adventure Centre in collaboration with the UN World Tourism Organisation. The conference will bring together global experts in tourism, sustainability and adventure sports, with workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities focused on innovation and responsible travel. Amr Zein Eddin, Director of the Fujairah Adventure Centre says the event supports the emirate's strategy to promote its natural attractions and drive sustainable tourism, under the leadership of Fujairah Ruler His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, and Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi. Key themes of the conference include sustainable tourism development, innovation in adventure tourism, and the preservation of natural resources. Participants will also explore local, regional and global challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NBF champions sustainable maritime finance at FUJCON 2025
Dubai – National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) today confirmed its active participation in this year's Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum (FUJCON 2025), which took place from 7th – 9th April. Themed 'Achieving Maritime Vision: Sailing Towards Sustainable Fuels', this year's event shone a spotlight on the urgent transition to low-carbon energy solutions across the global marine and fuel oil industries. Marking its fourteenth edition and organised by S&P Global, FUJCON continues to serve as a critical meeting point for key players across the oil and maritime value chain. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, the forum convened industry leaders, regulators, energy producers, traders, shipowners, financial institutions, and legal experts from the UAE and beyond. As a long-standing supporter of the maritime and energy sectors, NBF brought deep market insight and a clear focus on sustainable finance to discussions. 'NBF was proud to contribute to this year's FUJCON agenda, as we believe sustainable finance is a catalyst for transformation in the maritime and energy sectors,' said Bilal Hasan Ashraf, Head - Energy & Marine, & Head of GLC Fujairah, Corporate Banking, National Bank of Fujairah. 'We're committed to supporting our clients and partners as they navigate new fuel standards, environmental mandates, and supply chain shifts — all while driving long-term value creation.' Bilal Hasan Ashraf, NBF's Head of Energy & Marine, spoke on a high-profile panel on the opening day, exploring the economic and geopolitical factors shaping global shipping routes and their impact on Middle East trade flows. This session also covered the challenges faced by cargo ships along maritime trade routes, focusing on the cost implications for vessel protection in the context of increasing security concerns, as well as the changing landscape of production and export dynamics heading into the region. FUJCON 2025 explored the intersection of decarbonisation, digitalisation, and regulatory change — offering insights into emerging trends in bunker fuel quality, pricing dynamics, trading outlooks, and technological disruption in maritime operations. About National Bank of Fujairah PJSC: Incorporated in 1982, National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) is a full services corporate bank with strong corporate and commercial banking, treasury, and trade finance expertise as well as an expanding suite of personal banking options and Shari'ah compliant services. Leveraging its deep banking experience and market insight within Fujairah and the UAE, NBF is well-positioned to build lasting relationships with its clients and help them achieve their business goals. NBF's key shareholders include the Government of Fujairah, Easa Saleh Al Gurg LLC, and Investment Corporation of Dubai. Rated Baa1 / Prime-2 for deposits and A3 for counterparty risk assessment by Moody's and BBB / A-2 by Standard & Poor's, both with a stable outlook, the bank is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the symbol 'NBF'. It has a branch network of 14 across the UAE. For further information, please contact: Strategic Marketing and Communications Department E-mail: CorpComm@ and nbf@
Sharjah 24
08-04-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Crown Prince of Fujairah attends opening of Fujcon 2025
This came as he attended the opening of the 14th Fujairah International Bunkering and Fuel Oil Forum (Fujcon 2025), held under the theme 'Achieving Maritime Vision: Sailing Towards Sustainable Fuels'. The forum is organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, and hosted by the Fujairah Department of Industry and Economy and the Port of Fujairah, with support from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad praised the continuous support of Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi for the forum's goals and initiatives, emphasising Fujairah's commitment to advancing clean and sustainable energy in critical sectors, particularly maritime, and reinforcing its international reputation in ship fuel services, infrastructure, and strategic contributions to the global logistics and marine services economy. He commended the forum's role in addressing the key challenges facing the maritime industry and in attracting leading experts, analysts, and global decision-makers to enrich discussions and develop recommendations that support the sector's advancement in line with global transformations. In his keynote speech, Mohammed Obaid bin Majed Al Alili, Director-General of the Department of Industry and Economy in Fujairah, said that hosting Fujcon 2025 affirms Fujairah's pivotal role in the global shift toward clean energy and aligns with the UAE's net-zero ambitions. He also announced that Fujairah will host the World Maritime Day in September 2025, underscoring the UAE's and the emirate's commitment to marine environmental protection and international cooperation for a sustainable future. Chairman of the forum's organising committee, Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, delivered the opening address, stating that the sessions will highlight key issues shaping the maritime navigation sector and contribute to expanding sustainable and flexible opportunities in the industry. Saif Ghobash Al Marri, Assistant Under-Secretary for Petroleum, Gas, and Mineral Resources at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, delivered the Ministry's address, underscoring the UAE's commitment to adopting best practices in marine services and transforming challenges into opportunities for achieving a sustainable and clean energy future.
Al Etihad
31-03-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
Fujairah Ruler continues receiving Eid Al-Fitr well-wishers
31 Mar 2025 13:55 FUJAIRAH (WAM)His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, continued receiving well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr at his palace in Al Rumailah, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Ruler of Fujairah accepted greetings from sheikhs, senior officials, heads of local and federal departments, dignitaries, citizens, and members of Arab, Islamic, and foreign communities. Well-wishers extended their heartfelt congratulations, praying for continued health and happiness for His Highness and for further progress and prosperity for the UAE and blessings for the Arab and Islamic nations.
