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Sharjah 24
7 days ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SEC approves unified guide for commercial signage in Sharjah
At the outset, the Council extended heartfelt congratulations to President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and to all the Rulers, citizens, residents, and Muslims on the occasion of the approaching Eid Al-Adha. New jobs and training support for citizens The Council praised the Ruler of Sharjah's recent approval of 400 new jobs for Emirati men and women in government departments across the emirate. It also commended the allocation of AED 55.8 million to the Sharjah Programme for Training and Qualifying Jobseekers — a move that underscores the Ruler's commitment to supporting citizens, boosting employment, and enhancing quality of life and professional development. Al Hamriyah Port fire response applauded The Council expressed its deep appreciation for the swift and professional response by national teams to the recent fire at Hamriyah Port. It noted the high level of readiness, coordination, and effective crisis management, particularly by Sharjah Police, the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, National Guard, Civil Defence, emergency and crisis management bodies, and other local and federal authorities. Their efforts successfully prevented any loss of life. Unified signage guide approved A new unified guide for advertising and commercial signage was approved to harmonise business branding with the emirate's visual identity and aesthetic appeal. The guide provides design principles, permit processes, and regulatory standards for signage, aiming to create an attractive and well-organised urban environment. It covers categories such as shop signs, directional signage, and promotional boards, along with placement criteria and supervision protocols. Sharjah reinforces family and social values The Council reviewed several ongoing social initiatives aimed at strengthening Emirati families, nurturing intergenerational bonds, and upholding national, cultural, and religious identity. These efforts are part of Sharjah's broader social vision to preserve community values while supporting growth and cohesion within local households.
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
New traffic lights to be installed across Dublin city to target phone obsessed pedestrians
NEW traffic lights to target phone obsessed pedestrians are to be installed across the capital city as part of a new safety measure. Advertisement The new traffic lights, which are red in colour, are on the ground instead of an a pole. They aim to catch the attention of people who are looking down at their The light system has already been installed in other And having been deemed successful abroad, they are opening on a trial basis in Dublin city. Advertisement Read more in Irish news But the lights have been dubbed "zombie lights" by some, as they take away the need to look up from your phone to the goings on around you. A spokesperson for the council told The Council is hoping to roll out the measure in traffic heavy parts of the city. But they added that it's too early to determine whether or not this will be the case. Advertisement Most read in Irish News DRIVING TIPS Meanwhile, an Irish driving Taking to One example he gave of when you should be doing this is if you are far back in a line of traffic at a traffic light. Advertisement If there's a long gap between you and the car in front of you, you should be pulling up the handbrake. He also said that learner drivers should use the handbrake when parked on any kind of hill. And lastly, he explained that you should always use the handbrake when the instructor has asked you to pull over and stop. He said: "When you do pull over and stop, what they want to see is you're putting the car into neutral and you're using the handbrake. Advertisement "And when they ask you to pull off again this is where you use your GOSHO technique - which is gear, observation, signal, handbrake and observation. "This is the correct way to pull off from a stationary position." 1 Tara Street in Dublin is the first place to see the new lights Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
