{
  "id": 19593642,
  "title": "Sharjah mass wedding: 150 applicants approved for November 24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/sharjah-mass-wedding-150-applicants-approved-for-november-24",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T02:46:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sharjah-mass-wedding-150-applicants-approved-for-november-24-1.500744325"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharjah's Charity Association has granted approval to 150 individuals seeking to participate in the 12th mass wedding event scheduled for November 24 at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The ceremony will be attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, during the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad celebrations. The annual initiative seeks to alleviate the financial burden of marriage for young people and assist them in establishing stable households. Ali Mohammed Al Rashdi, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Mass Wedding Project, confirmed that the committee had thoroughly reviewed all applications and selected 150 applicants after evaluating their documents and social research reports. The selection process aimed to identify those most deserving of the assistance provided by the programme. Preparations for the ceremony have been completed, and all beneficiaries who received approval from the association's Aid Committee have been informed of their selection. An awareness lecture will be conducted for the grooms to discuss essential aspects of married life, emphasizing family responsibilities and the significance of building stable relationships.",
  "summary": "Sharjah: Sharjah Charity Association has approved 150 applicants for its 12th mass wedding initiative, with preparations completed for the ceremony to be held on November 24 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The event will take place under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}