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Gulf Today
25-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sultan Bin Ahmed honours Sharjah PhD Award winners
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, attended the ceremony to honour the winners of the 22nd edition of the Sharjah Award for the best PhD thesis in administrative and financial sciences in the Arab world. The event took place on Tuesday afternoon at Al Biruni Hall, University of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed honoured the winners in the administrative science category. Dr Islam Ali Al Hadidi from Egypt secured first place for his thesis titled 'The impact of humble leadership on the performance and behaviours of frontline employees in the hospitality and tourism sector.' Dr Fatima Saeed Saif Al Dhahuri from the United Arab Emirates won second place for her thesis titled 'A study of the underlying causes of workplace ostracism and its impact on employee silence, with the pivotal role of ethical leadership.' In the financial sciences category, Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed honoured Dr Ahmad Husein Obayya from Egypt, who was awarded first place for his thesis titled 'Research on the effects of female representation on the quality of internal control: New insights from listed companies in Egypt and China.' Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed, in his capacity as President of the University of Sharjah, also honoured the award's sponsors. Sharjah Islamic Bank was recognised as the gold sponsor, and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry was recognised as the silver sponsor. He concluded the ceremony by taking commemorative photos with the winners, sponsors, members of the Board of Trustees and the scientific committee. The ceremony began with recitation from the Holy Qur'an, followed by a speech delivered by Professor Dr Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah and Chair of the Award's Board of Trustees. He highlighted the prestigious legacy of the award, which was established in 2001 by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and founder of the University of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan's belief in the importance of fostering administrative and financial culture within Arab institutions led to the establishment of the award. Dr Agamy noted that the award has evolved over the years into a distinguished Arab platform that encourages researchers to produce applied and field-based studies addressing real-world challenges. It supports development in the administrative and financial fields and raises awareness of sound and transparent governance. Dr Agamy praised the vital role of Sheikh Sultan the university president in supporting education and knowledge through his generous patronage of the award. He stated that this patronage embodies Sheikh Sultan's enlightened vision, affirming the University of Sharjah's dual role in academia and community development. This, he said, makes the university a unique and exemplary model in the Arab region and internationally. The Chair of the Board of Trustees congratulated the winners on their academic distinction and noted that this year's theses were selected with extreme care due to their significant contribution to scientific knowledge and service to Arab communities. He highlighted that winning research contributes to improving the administrative and financial landscape in the Arab world and represents a qualitative addition to the Arabic academic library. Dr Agamy revealed that the current edition of the award received wide participation, with 131 thesis submissions from 16 Arab countries. These included 55 in administrative sciences, 69 in financial sciences, and 7 in other fields. Following a rigorous and impartial evaluation process, the committee selected the two best theses in administrative sciences and one in financial sciences. Since the award's launch in 2001, a total of 55 winners have been recognised, all of whom represent a vanguard of Arab researchers who have contributed to the development of administrative and financial thought in the region. The ceremony featured visual presentations by the winning researchers, each of whom gave a detailed overview of their award-winning thesis. These presentations highlighted the research problems, objectives, methodology, key findings, and recommendations. The researchers expressed their sincere gratitude to the university president, and the award organisers for their support and encouragement. WAM
Mid East Info
08-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Sharjah Chamber to honour Sharjah Excellence Award winners on June 25, announces new award category for upcoming edition
The Sharjah Excellence Award (SEA)'s Board of Trustees has announced that the closing ceremony to honour the winners of the award's 2024 edition will take place on June 25. The award is organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The board also commended the notable growth in participation for this year's edition of the award. The announcement was made during the regular meeting of SEA's Board of Trustees, chaired by H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award. The meeting was attended by H.E. Hamad Ali Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD); H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA); H.E. Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice Chairman of SCCI; Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Al Shehhi, SCCI's Board Member; H.E. Najla Ahmed Al Midfa, Vice Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa); H.E. Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al-Awadi, Director-General of SCCI; H.E. Dr. Salah Taher Al Haj, Deputy Chancellor of the University of Sharjah for Community Affairs; and H.E. Lalu Samuel, Managing Director of Pierlite Middle East Sharjah. During the meeting, SEA's Board of Trustees approved an extension of the registration deadline for the award's 2025 edition to January 31, 2026. Discussions included key proposals, most notably the potential launch of a new category titled 'Best Service Entity'. The Board also underscored the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange with prominent excellence awards across the UAE. H.E Abdallah Sultan Al Owais opened the meeting by welcoming the attendees and praising the efforts and achievements of the Sharjah Excellence Award's team. He affirmed the Sharjah Chamber's ongoing commitment to enhancing the award's impact as a strategic platform for promoting excellence and innovation across the business sector. This initiative aligns with Sharjah's integrated development strategy, which prioritises quality, innovation, and institutional excellence in building a competitive and sustainable knowledge-based economy. Al Owais further underlined the award's role as a catalyst for advancing corporate performance standards and actively contributing to the ambitious development path of Sharjah and the UAE. For her part, Nada Al-Hajri, General Coordinator of the Sharjah Excellence Award, stated that the meeting produced key outcomes that will define the award's upcoming phase. Among them is the decision to extend the registration deadline for the next cycle to January 31, 2026, allowing greater participation from private sector institutions. SEA's Board of Trustees also recommended evaluating the introduction of a new category under the title 'Sharjah Award for Best Service Entity'. Al-Hajri further noted that the meeting discussed several development proposals aimed at enhancing the award's appeal and expanding its outreach impact, including a suggestion to allow participation from companies operating across all emirates of the UAE.
Gulf Today
08-06-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sharjah Chamber to honour Sharjah Excellence Award winners on June 25
The Sharjah Excellence Award (SEA)'s Board of Trustees has announced that the closing ceremony to honour the winners of the award's 2024 edition will take place on 25th June. The award is organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The board also commended the notable growth in participation for this year's edition of the award. The announcement was made during the regular meeting of SEA's Board of Trustees, chaired by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award. The meeting was attended by Hamad Ali Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD); Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA); Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice Chairman of SCCI; Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Al Shehhi, SCCI's Board Member; Najla Ahmed Al Midfa, Vice Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa); Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al-Awadi, Director-General of SCCI; Dr. Salah Taher Al Haj, Deputy Chancellor of the University of Sharjah for Community Affairs; and Lalu Samuel, Managing Director of Pierlite Middle East Sharjah. During the meeting, SEA's Board of Trustees approved an extension of the registration deadline for the award's 2025 edition to 31st January 2026. Discussions included key proposals, most notably the potential launch of a new category titled 'Best Service Entity'. The Board also underscored the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange with prominent excellence awards across the UAE. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais opened the meeting by welcoming the attendees and praising the efforts and achievements of the Sharjah Excellence Award's team. He affirmed the Sharjah Chamber's ongoing commitment to enhancing the award's impact as a strategic platform for promoting excellence and innovation across the business sector. This initiative aligns with Sharjah's integrated development strategy, which prioritises quality, innovation, and institutional excellence in building a competitive and sustainable knowledge-based economy. Al Owais further underlined the award's role as a catalyst for advancing corporate performance standards and actively contributing to the ambitious development path of Sharjah and the UAE. Nada Al-Hajri, General Coordinator of the Sharjah Excellence Award, stated that the meeting produced key outcomes that will define the award's upcoming phase. Among them is the decision to extend the registration deadline for the next cycle to 31st January, 2026, allowing greater participation from private sector institutions. SEA's Board of Trustees also recommended evaluating the introduction of a new category under the title 'Sharjah Award for Best Service Entity'. Al-Hajri further noted that the meeting discussed several development proposals aimed at enhancing the award's appeal and expanding its outreach impact, including a suggestion to allow participation from companies operating across all emirates of the UAE. WAM
Sharjah 24
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Award for Artistic Criticism reveals 16th edition theme
Meeting and opening for participation This announcement took place during a meeting held by the General Secretariat at the Sharjah Department of Culture. The session aimed to finalise the theme and open the award's submission process to writers, critics, and those passionate about artistic criticism, adhering to the award's conditions and regulations. Significance of the a ward Mohammad Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Cultural Affairs Department at the Department of Culture in Sharjah and Secretary-General of the award, highlighted the importance of the award in supporting Arab visual arts. Since its founding in 2008, the award has been instrumental in shaping Arab art criticism, reinforcing the visual concept through compelling topics, and supporting Arab critics. Impact on the Arab Arts Community Al Qaseer pointed out that the award has carved out an important place in the Arab library through its efforts in documentation, publishing, and distribution across the region. Over 65 research papers from various Arab countries have been shared, featuring both winning works and those recognised by the jury for publication. These contributions help establish a broad platform for art criticism in the Arab world. Focus on Arab heritage This year's theme, which centres on the rich and diverse field of Arab heritage, reflects a long-standing fascination with cultural heritage among Arab artists. The heritage, full of artistic depth and beauty, continues to inspire their works. Al Qaseer stressed that the theme offers critics a wide research scope, encouraging exploration of narratives surrounding humanity, place, and time throughout Arab history. A unique award in the Arab world The Sharjah Award for Artistic Criticism Research stands out in the Arab world as the only award to address such vital artistic themes. It highlights the work of Arab writers, critics, and academics, renewing its focus with visual language while keeping up with developments in the fine arts, thereby playing a crucial role in the evolving arts landscape.
Sharjah 24
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Sultan Al Qasimi attends closing of 34th Sharjah Theatre Days
Honour for Sharjah Award for Playwriting winners His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah honoured the winners of the Sharjah Award for Playwriting 'texts for adults' category. The first-place winner was Omani writer Osama bin Zayed for his theatrical text "That Dream of Yesterday", followed by Omani writer Naeem Fath Mabrouk in second place for his work "Neighing of Sins", and Kuwaiti writer Musa Bahman in third place for his theatrical text "A Wish of Death". Honour for Sharjah Theatre Days Awards winners His Highness also honoured the winners of the Sharjah Theatre Days Awards for its 34th edition. The award for Best Integrated Theatrical Performance was presented to the play "Baba" by the Sharjah National Theatre Company. The Best Theatrical Direction award went to artist Abdul Rahman Al Mulla for his direction of "Screams from the Abyss" by the Kalba Society for Folk Arts and Heritage, while the Best Theatrical Writing award was given to writer Abdullah Ismail Abdullah for the same play. Best Leading Actor and Actress Awards Artist Ahmed Al Jasmi won the award for Best Leading Actor for his role in the play "Baba" by the Sharjah National Theatre, while artist Abeer Al Jasmi was awarded Best Leading Actress for her performance in "Screams from the Abyss" by the Kalba Association for Folk Arts and Heritage. Best Supporting Actor and Actress Awards Artist Mahmoud Al Qattan won the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the play "Elkat Saleh' by the Modern Theatre, while artist Badriya Al Ali received the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "Brides of Fire" by the Khorfakkan Arts Theatre. Best Promising Actor and Actress Awards Artist Kazem Jawad won the Best Promising Actor Award for his role in the play "Baba" by the Sharjah National Theatre, while artist Khawla Abdul Salam received the Best Promising Actress Award for her performance in "Elkat Saleh' by Modern Theatre. Other Categories of the 34th Sharjah Theatre Days Awards In the remaining categories of the 34th Sharjah Theatre Days Awards, artist Abdullah Al Hammadi won the Best Set Design Award for the play "Heel and Half Shoe" by the Yas Arts, Culture and Theatre Association. Artist Khaled Bashir received the Best Lighting Award for "Screams from the Abyss" by the Kalba Association for Folk Arts and Heritage, while artist Ibrahim Al Amiri was awarded the Best Music Composition and Sound Effects Award for "Baba" by the Sharjah National Theatre. Best Makeup and Costumes and Accessories Awards Artist Nasra Al Maamari won the Best Makeup Award for her work on the play "Brides of Fire" by Khorfakkan Arts Theatre, while artist Mariam Sameh received the Best Costumes and Accessories Award for her designs in the play "Jur Mihrathak" by Dibba Al Hisn Theatre. Distinguished Arab Artist Award and Special Jury Award Artist Amani Balalaj was honoured with the Distinguished Arab Artist Award for her role in the play "Baba" by Sharjah National Theatre, while the play "Elkat Saleh" by Modern Theatre received the Special Jury Award. Ceremony attendance The ceremony also saw the presence of Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler's Office; Abdullah Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Department of Culture; Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, Head of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality; along with numerous senior officials, artists, intellectuals, specialists, media professionals, and theatre enthusiasts.
