Electricity charges in Sharjah have been slashed by nearly 40 per cent for freehold residential units owned by expats.
According to the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), the tariffs now range between 28 fils to 43 fils per kilowatt, rather than a fixed charge of 45 fils.
More than 50,000 consumers are expected to benefit from the scheme.
It follows a similar reduction announced recently by the Federal Electricity and Water Authority for the northern emirates.
UAE, Austria discuss ways to boost partnership
The UAE and Austria have discussed strategic partnership developments and plans to boost cooperation.
Emirati Field Hospital in Gaza successfully completes tumour removal
The Emirati field hospital in the Gaza Strip is continuing to provide medical services and perform surgeries for injured and sick Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
No parking fines in Sharjah's rain-hit areas
Sharjah City Municipality has confirmed that no fines have been imposed on motorists who violated public parking regulations during the recent extreme weather conditions.
Sharjah students to return to on-site learning
All educational institutions in Sharjah will resume face-to-face lessons from Monday, April 29.
Dubai sets up crisis management office to handle health emergencies
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has established a Disaster and Crisis Management Office as part of efforts to enhance the health security system in the emirate.
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