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About Sharjah and the UAE

TSharjah_city.jpghe United Arab Emirates (UAE) embraces Arab hospitality and is considered one of the best countries to live in because of its safe, clean, and multicultural environment, its enlightened and progressive policies, and most of all because of the friendly and welcoming nature of its people.

Sharjah, the cultural capital of the Arab world, is the third largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, and a leading center of education in the Middle East. The Emirate of Sharjah is renowned for its vibrant multicultural ambiance, diverse museums, reflecting both rich cultural heritage and contemporary artwork, and a charming blend of historical and modern architectural sites.

Sharjah’s main highways connect to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the northern Emirates. The University’s main campus is just a 15-minute drive from glamorous Dubai and a two-hour drive from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.