In celebration of World Heritage Day on April 18, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is presenting “Cultural Convergence Between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China” at the Sharjah Heritage Museum. This event aims to illuminate the rich cultural connections between the UAE and China through an array of activities, workshops, musical performances, […]

The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024, which concluded its 34th edition last night, Saturday, has been hailed a major success in revitalizing the retail sector and commercial activity across the emirate’s markets. The 37-day extravaganza delivered unparalleled shopping experiences to Sharjah’s residents and visitors, encompassing a wide range of malls, commercial centers, and entertainment destinations across […]

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is launching a new online ticketing service via its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the cultural and visitor experience in the emirate. This development is designed to streamline the process of visiting the emirate’s diverse museums, making it easier and more accessible for public members and […]

Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, has joined forces with Sharjah Sports Council to introduce a first-of-its-kind pre-Iftar fitness program for community residents dedicated to the holy month of Ramadan. Designed to enhance spiritual and physical well-being during this […]

In line with its mission to empower women in the business community, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) is shining light on its members’ unique ventures in the fashion industry by showcasing their exceptional work at the Azyan exhibition, running until March 23rd at the Almas Foyer of the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. […]

Google’s Founders initially named the Search Engine Backrub. Before settling on the name Google, Larry Page and Sergey Brin called their search engine Backrub due to its use of backlinks to determine the importance of a webpage. Google’s first doodle was of the Burning Man festival logo in 1998. This was done as an out-of-office […]

The Emirate of Sharjah witnessed a significant increase in European guests visiting the emirate in 2023, welcoming more than 400,000 visitors from the European market. This marks a notable 28% increase compared to the previous year, with Europeans constituting 27% of the total visitor count. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) made the announcement […]

As part of the agenda for Xposure International Photography Festival 2024, the Sharjah Press Club organised a series of field trips for local and international media representatives and photographers from around the world. These tours showcased many landmarks and events within the Emirate of Sharjah giving attendees a broad perspective of the emirate and ample […]

The Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Award, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, has commenced registration for its 12th edition. This highly sought-after award recognises and honours authors and creatives who have contributed significantly to children’s literature. The winners will be announced during the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) in May. Submissions can be made at […]

Women photographers hailing from the Arab world agreed that it is a great time to be in the profession during a panel discussion on “Elevating the Voices of Women in Photography and Art” at Xposure 2024, in Sharjah on Friday. The three women photographers Rania Matar, Fatma Almosa and Hind Taryam were joined by Karin-Rehn […]