The second phase of the Dh400 million Khor Fakkan-Shes-Dafta road project has been launched by Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah.
Sheikh Sultan also ordered the payment of Dh10m to Khor Fakkan Municipality, said the state news agency Wam.
Sheikh Sultan also visited the Shes and Nahwa areas in the emirate and asked officials to prioritise the needs of citizens.
He also opened the Shes health centre, ordered the construction of roads and a heliport in Shes for emergency cases.
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Some 400,000 shrubs and 13,000 trees in the on-site nursery
An additional 450,000 shrubs and 4,000 trees to be delivered in the months leading up to the expo
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Company name: NutriCal
Started: 2019
Founder: Soniya Ashar
Based: Dubai
Industry: Food Technology
Initial investment: Self-funded undisclosed amount
Future plan: Looking to raise fresh capital and expand in Saudi Arabia
Total Clients: Over 50