Latest news with #Shams
Borneo Post
15 hours ago
- Borneo Post
14 immigration offenders from Pakistan jailed, fined
KOTA KINABALU (July 30): Fourteen Pakistani men were jailed and fined by a Sessions Court here for separate charges under the Immigration Act. Rahat Khan, Khan Junaid, Aamir Khan, Ali Shahab, Ahmad Uzair, Hassan Nawab, Shams, Inayat Ur Rahman, Irfan Khan, Said Nawab, Muhammad Osama, Sajid Khan, Irshad Muhammad and Ali Niaz had pleaded guilty to their charges before judge Hurman Hussain. Nine of them – Rahat, Khan, Hassan, Irfan, Said, Muhammad, Sajid, Irshad dan Ali Niaz – admitted to overstay in Sabah after their passes expired. Rahat and Khan were jailed for 12 and six months' jail respectively. Hassan was fined RM12,000, in default, 12 months' jail while the others were fined RM10,000 each. If they failed to pay their fines they will be jailed for between six and 12 months. Ali was fined RM3,000, in default, four months behind bars, Aamir was sentenced to four months' imprisonment while Ali Shahab, Shams and Inayat were each fined between RM3,000 and RM5,000. They had entered the state illegally. Ali Shahab and Ahmad also received RM500 fine, in default , three months' jail each for violating their social visit passes. The offences were committed in Penampang, Menggatal and Kota Belud.
Sharjah 24
4 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah HR Dept hosts events to promote ‘Waffer' discount card
This month's events were hosted by the Sharjah Fisheries Authority, Sharjah Media City (Shams), and the Sharjah Museums Authority. The exhibitions saw strong engagement from employees, who showed keen interest in learning about the benefits and services provided by the card. A range of companies and institutions participated in the exhibitions, including Zajel Travel and Tourism, Luxury Reservations, Shamil Trading, The First Collection, Al Fadil Auditing and Tax Consultancy, Emirates Airline, Invest Bank, Verona Wedding and Event Services, Jiwan Hotels and Resorts, Air Arabia, and Anantara Mina Al Arab Resort – Ras Al Khaimah. Expanding reach and enhancing benefits Through these events, the Human Resources Department aims to enhance the added value of the Waffer card and expand its reach by organising awareness exhibitions within government entities. These exhibitions allow beneficiaries to explore the latest offers across various sectors such as travel, banking, hospitality, and services. The participation of leading organisations from different sectors reflects the continuous expansion of Waffer's network of local and regional partners. The Waffer programme serves Sharjah government employees, their families, and other eligible cardholders, contributing to the programme's inclusivity and its role in supporting quality of life. These exhibitions also help to strengthen the relationship between the public and private sectors through interactive platforms that highlight the card's benefits and encourage opportunities for collaboration.
Gulf Today
18-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sharjah Media City explores ties with China Media Group
Sharjah Media City (Shams) welcomed a delegation from China Media Group (CMG) during an official visit aimed at exploring prospects for strategic cooperation and enhancing partnership in digital media, media training, and technological development. During the visit, Rashid Abdullah Al Obad, Director-General of Sharjah Media City (Shams), met Mu Li, Director-General of China Media Group in the Middle East. The meeting, attended by senior representatives from both sides, focused on ways to deepen media collaboration and expand the scope of partnership between the two institutions. Both sides agreed that the meeting reflected a shared vision on the importance of building strategic partnerships that support innovation and invest in the future of media. They also emphasised that this mutual understanding paves the way for future projects that serve cultural and technological exchange between the UAE and China, opening new avenues in digital media, training, and content creation. The visit included a comprehensive presentation about Shams and its pioneering initiatives, with particular focus on the Shams Studios project-currently under development as a fully integrated space for creative and film production. The studio is designed to offer a flexible, professional environment built to the highest standards, attracting content creators and producers from around the world. The tour also featured visits to key facilities including the podcast room, training and innovation zones, and a detailed introduction to some of Shams' flagship creative initiatives. These included "Hekaya - The Writing Room" and the Influencers Room, which received notable interest and appreciation from the Chinese delegation for their forward-thinking approach to supporting talent and content creators. WAM
Sharjah 24
16-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Shams welcomes China Media Group to explore collaboration
High-Level Meeting to Discuss Media Collaboration During the visit, His Excellency Rashid Abdullah Al Obad, Director General of Sharjah Media City (Shams), met with M u Li, Director General of China Media Group in the Middle East. The meeting, attended by senior representatives from both sides, focused on ways to deepen media collaboration and expand the scope of partnership between the two institutions. Both sides agreed that the meeting reflected a shared vision on the importance of building strategic partnerships that support innovation and invest in the future of media. They also emphasised that this mutual understanding paves the way for future projects that serve cultural and technological exchange between the UAE and China, opening new avenues in digital media, training, and content creation. Showcasing Shams and Its Creative Initiatives The visit included a comprehensive presentation about Shams and its pioneering initiatives, with particular focus on the Shams Studios project—currently under development as a fully integrated space for creative and film production. The studio is designed to offer a flexible, professional environment built to the highest standards, attracting content creators and producers from around the world. Tour Highlights Innovation and Talent Support The tour also featured visits to key facilities including the podcast room, training and innovation zones, as well as a detailed introduction to some of Shams' flagship creative initiatives. These included 'Hekaya – The Writing Room' and the Influencers Room, which received notable interest and appreciation from the Chinese delegation for their forward-thinking approach to supporting talent and content creators.
Sharjah 24
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
"Shams" launches second edition of its summer programme
The programme offers a rich educational and entertaining experience aimed at developing skills and productively occupying children's free time. It will be held at the Shams Business Centre and targets children aged 6 to 16 years, providing a balanced mix of educational and recreational activities designed to enhance creative thinking, build self-confidence, and sharpen personal and media skills simultaneously. Building early learning environments to nurture talent The second edition of the programme embodies Shams' vision to create early learning environments that embrace talents from childhood. It offers children the opportunity to explore the worlds of media, arts, and technology in an interactive and enjoyable way, under the supervision of a select group of specialised trainers experienced in working with young age groups. Comprehensive workshops across diverse fields The summer programme includes a range of integrated workshops covering theatre and acting, podcast production, stop-motion photography, artificial intelligence skills, as well as drawing and Arabic calligraphy workshops. Additionally, there are specialised workshops in speaking and influence skills, and content creation, all delivered under the guidance of experienced trainers to ensure a distinguished and interactive learning experience. Engaging recreational and environmental activities Alongside the educational workshops, the programme offers diverse recreational activities including sports and mind games, recycling programmes, crafts, and mini gardening projects that contribute to raising children's environmental awareness in a fun and direct way. Safety, comfort, and full support ensured Shams has carefully prepared the summer programme to meet all safety and comfort requirements, including the presence of medical support staff, equipped facilities, and a team of volunteers to manage children's entry and exit and take care of them throughout the day. A comfortable waiting area is also allocated for parents. The programme provides snacks, stationery, motivational gifts, and participation certificates for each child, completing a rich experience that reflects shams' commitment to nurturing the future generation and honing their creative skills within a comprehensive environment.
