The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has unveiled the dates for the 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024), scheduled to run from November 6 – 17 under the theme ‘It Starts with a Book’. The highly-anticipated event will gather a diverse assembly of local, Arab, and international publishers alongside distinguished authors, intellectuals, […]

The Sharjah Libraries’ Literature Award Forum has announced ‘Information Institutions and Cultural and Creative Industries’ as the theme for the forthcoming edition of its prestigious award. The focus will be on three central pillars: the integration of information institutions with cultural and creative industries, evaluating their economic impact, and empowering human capital to drive innovation […]

The Mohammed bin Rashid Library won the “Best Arab Library and Information Institution” award at the 24th Sharjah Libraries’ Literature Award. The award is held under the generous patronage of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, under the theme “Transition to a Green Knowledge Environment.” This award recognises the […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, underscored the profound significance of completing and publishing the 127-volume Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language. This monumental achievement, celebrated across the Arab and Islamic worlds, stands as a source of national pride for the UAE, as […]

The third edition of the “Al Asayl Exhibition 2024” concluded yesterday evening, Sunday, at Expo Al Dhaid, with resounding success, cementing its position as a top-tier event in the world of hunting and equestrian sports. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), this year’s edition saw […]

The Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show is set to wrap up this evening at the Expo Centre Sharjah, capping off a vibrant showcase with participation from over 900 companies worldwide. This current edition has been particularly notable for its focus on fostering young Emirati talent and enhancing collaborations between local and international entities in […]

The bi-annual Watch and Jewellery Middle East Showis progressing into its third uninterrupted day at Expo Centre Sharjah, offering visitors a unique shopping experience at one of the largest events of its kind on the agenda of trade exhibitions specialising in jewellery in the region. The exhibition, which will continue until September 29, showcases a […]

The inaugural edition of the Regional Data and Community Development Forum (DCDF) on October 9 – 10, organised by Sharjah’s Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has cemented strategic partnerships with two of the world’s leading academic institutions—Saïd Business School at Oxford University, the 1st in the world in the 2024 Times Higher Education […]

In an initiative reflecting the depth of fraternal and historical ties between the Emirati and Saudi peoples, Sharjah Airport celebrated the 94th Saudi National Day, which falls on September 23 each year. This celebration expresses the strong cultural and historical bonds between the two countries. Sharjah Airport’s celebrations continued over two days, with airport employees […]

In an inspiring session on the second day of the 7th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF), Grant Cardone,  Private Equity Fund Manager, Business Strategist and Founder & CEO of Cardone Capital, encouraged the audience to aim high, remain persistent and embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship with enthusiasm. His talk ‘Building a Future-Proof Business’, moderated by […]