Sharjah is stepping up efforts to enhance its water supply and distribution network.
According to Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), more than 37 billion gallons of water were produced in the emirate in 2018.
The residential sector accounted for almost 62 per cent of the total consumption, while the commercial sector consumed 24 per cent.
Government agencies, industries and the agricultural sector accounted for the rest.
UAE President offers condolences to Jordanian King over church attack
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered his sincere condolences to Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in a phone call on Saturday over the victims of an attack targeting a church in Karak governorate.
UAE launches urgent earthquake relief response for Panama
The UAE has announced an urgent relief response campaign to assist those affected by the earthquake that struck various areas of Panama, causing material damage and widespread evacuations.
Ras Al Khaimah closes all beaches 'until further notice'
Ras Al Khaimah authorities have announced the closure of all beaches across the emirate until further notice.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names FIX's popular 'Dubai Chocolate' for Dubai-it award
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has presented the Dubai-it Award in the business category to FIX Dessert for "introducing 'Dubai Chocolate' to the world".
