{
  "id": 3016773,
  "title": "Sharjah Ruler approves 4,434 scholarships for Emiratis, children of Emirati women in Sharjah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/sharjah-ruler-approves-4-434-scholarships-for-emiratis-children-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:26:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/sharjah-ruler-approves-4434-scholarships-for-emiratis-children-of-emirati-women-in-sharjah-1.500650585"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 4,434 scholarships for Emirati students and children of Emirati women at eight higher education institutions in the emirate. The scholarships, which cover bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, will be distributed among institutions such as The University of Sharjah, the American University of Sharjah, and the University of Khorfakkan. This move underscores the ruler's commitment to education and its role in empowering younger generations with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal advancement, national development, and societal contribution. The scholarships will enable students to pursue leading academic programs across various disciplines, equipping them to meet the demands of the labor market and keep pace with advancements in all sectors and sciences.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Emirati women remain custodians of the UAE’s cultural identity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/emirati-women-remain-custodians-of-the-uaes-cultural-identity",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:03:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}