As part of a significant expansion of its route network into Africa, Sharjah Airport has officially welcomed the first direct flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on June 2, 2025—marking a new chapter in the airport’s growing global connectivity. This step reflects Sharjah’s rising status on the regional and international aviation map, as more global airlines […]

The College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) presented its highly anticipated annual graduation exhibition, Six Degrees, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP). Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, attended the opening and officially inaugurated the […]

With exports reaching €1.22 billion, Italy has solidified its position as the third-largest global supplier and leading European exporter of jewellery to the UAE. Reflecting this momentum, the Italian Pavilion at the 55thWatch & Jewellery Middle East Show will expand to feature 48 brands.With a total footprint of 708sqm across the exhibition, Italy now stands […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, and Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, have partnered to enable the use of AE Coin payments for flight bookings through the AEC Wallet App. This collaboration makes Air Arabia the first airline in […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, was honoured with a special recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in celebration of the completion of the “Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language”, and its official inclusion into UNESCO’s library. This […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing of an agreement at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris to digitise UNESCO’s global archive in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and HORIVISTA, a China-based company that supports Chinese enterprises in expanding into the MENA region through hands-on execution and strategic partnerships, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the “Make it in the Emirates 2025” forum. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration aimed at supporting the growth of startups […]

From Arabia to Southern Europe, through the Levant, Egypt and North Africa, eastward to Transoxiana, Sindh and India, Muslim travelers and scholars of the Islamic Golden Age embarked on journeys that transcended mere exploration. Their meticulous records; spanning trade routes, cultural practices, and geographical wonders; laid the foundation for the ‘Ilm al-Masalik wa al-Mamalik (Science […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), emphasised that Greece, with its rich historical legacy and global cultural influence, stands as a vital pillar in the ongoing story of human creativity. She highlighted that the nation, which inspired Homer’s epic works, shaped Socratic ideals of virtue, and erected theatres […]

Milan is serving as a crossroads for Arabic language and culture as the Italian city hosts the 8th edition of the International Festival of Arabic Language and Culture, sponsored by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA). Held under the theme “The migrating tongue: Arabic without borders,” the four-day event showcases the language’s worldwide influence, uniting 30 […]