The eagerly-awaited Zero 6 mall opens today in Sharjah, heralding the arrival of an exciting new concept in the local retail and leisure scene. Developed by Alef Group, a Sharjah-based, privately-owned provider of consumer lifestyle experiences, the upscale 37,000-square-metre venue gathers an exclusive range of premium dining, leisure and retail experiences together under one roof […]

Sharjah for Capability Development (SCD) has recently graduated the emirate’s first 17 Kaizen certified professionals, having successfully trained them in the globally acclaimed programme, which focuses on lean management skills and continuous professional improvement. The programme was brought to Sharjah for the first time in cooperation with Kaizen Institute, Japan. It was part of a […]

After concluding a successful eighth edition of the Pink Caravan breast cancer awareness campaign across the seven emirates of the UAE last month, the non-profit organisation, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)has continued their mission to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment and palliative care of breast and cervical cancers, through […]

Sitting on the shores of Khalid Lagoon, not far from Al Majaz Waterfront, there is an architectural gem. It is Al Noor Island, one of the most prominent tourist destinations that combines nature, art and entertainment in a single place, brought to light by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). With its unique architectural designs that reflect the Zeitgeist, its […]

Sharjah Bridal Fair (SBF) has announced its 2018 programme, which features a full range of topics designed to prepare brides-to-be for married life, including diet, beauty advice, fashion awards and the first ever panel discussion on how social media can affect a marriage. Organised and hosted by the award-winning Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, invited families and friends to spend quality time together this spring at My City Centre Al Nasseriya, its community mall in Sharjah with a chance to win weekly shopping spree giveaways and play an exciting interactive […]

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has highlighted the role played by publishers’ associations in advancing the industry and the importance of establishing publishers associations locally, regionally and internationally. In its panel discussion at the 28th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair titled ‘The Importance of Publishers Associations’, the EPA reinforced its ongoing efforts and […]

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) drew the curtain on its 10th edition on Saturday, with the event attracting 247,000 visitors over its 11-day run, more than 52,000 of which were school students. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), SCRF 2018 was held under the theme ‘Your Future… Just a Book Away’ at Expo Centre […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim-Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, fulfilled the wishes of residents and students of the emirate’s thriving neighbourhoods with a variety of prizes, from shopping sprees to laptops, at its Matajer malls over the last few weeks. The Matajer malls have enhanced the retail and dining experience […]

As part of its participation at the 10th Sharjah Children Reading Festival, which concludes today, FUNN, the Sharjah-based entity dedicated to enabling younger generations’ specialised access and training in the world of film and media arts, presented an awe-inspiring collection of films handpicked from around the world to its young audience. A selection of the […]

Youngsters took part in interactive quiz’s to show how much they knew about saving water and energy. The challenge was held throughout the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival and involved youngsters trying to answer questions on each topic. “We want the children to start thinking about what they already know about sustainability and dispel any misconceptions […]

With 24,000 YouTube subscribers and her own TV show, five-year-old chef Jehan Razdan has already had a significant impact in the culinary world, inspiring thousands of would-be gourmets to don an apron and roll up their sleeves. Her appearance at the 10th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which runs until April 28 at Expo Centre Sharjah, […]

Poet and Professor Michael M. Coroza has mesmerised a workshop of young students with a heartfelt plea to learn a love for language and a passion for poetry as he read and explained some of his favourite works. The Doctor of Philosophy from Ateneo De Manila University in the Philippines, captivated his audience with one […]

Children were taught to tap into the potential of their imagination during an author and students session on the ninth day of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which runs until April 28 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Abie Longstaff, a British author of children’s books, started off her session by explaining to the youngsters how she […]

It was an intensive five days of learning for the class of the 10th edition of the Sharjah Leadership Program (SLP), who are currently in Singapore and undergoing the practical coaching and mentorship in developing their leadership skills in business. Organised by Sharjah for Capability Development (SCD), one of the UAE’s pioneering initiatives that invests […]

Thousands of children have been enchanted by the creativity and ingenuity of pop-up books during an exhibition at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival.   The display takes people on a journey from the first pop-up books of the 19th century right up to the present day.   Housed in 10 large cylindrical displays in Hall […]

Dozens of children were shown how to make stencilled pictures of flowers, plants and animals using coffee beans during the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival(SCRF).   Each child was given a coloured piece of card, which had pre-stencilled pictures as part of  a workshop that mixed food with art. Tutors then showed the children how to […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—is making the dreams of shoppers come true this month with free Air Arabia tickets as part of the ‘For the Love of Travel’ initiative at City Centre Sharjah and City Centre Ajman until April 30. The golden […]

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), a Sharjah-based cultural initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of reading in the Emirati society, is participating with a diverse package of educational events, entertainment activities and workshops, in the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SRCF 2018), which runs until April 28. KwB’s participation aims to elevate its prominence on the local […]

Children became young fashion designers during a workshop on the fourth day of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which runs until April 28 at Expo Centre Sharjah. From dresses and trousers, to tops and skirts, the children, aged eight and above, followed their instructor carefully as they drew their own mannequin with garments.They were then […]

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premiere leisure, tourist and family destination will be celebrating the emirate’s cultural diversity through the magic of music and the sublime harmony of choruses from around the world as part of its ‘Music Transcending Cultures’ event taking place at the Masrah Al Qasba – Theatre on 28 April. Held in conjunction with […]

The ‘Read, Dream, Create’ campaign, an initiative of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), has announced the highly anticipated results of its creative writing competition, during its participation at the 10th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). Launched during the campaign’s participation in the 9th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) in […]

Children learnt the importance of their imagination when reading a book, during an author and students session on the seventh day of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, which runs until April 28 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Jen Banyard, an Australian adventure novel author for young readers, started off her session by asking her audience of […]

Dubai’s growing community of established art buyers and curious bargain hunters are voting with their feet and their wallets at World Art Dubai, as individual artists and galleries alike reported a flurry of opening day sales of paintings, sculptures and mixed medium artworks at the region’s leading accessible and affordable art fair. Artworks including award-winning […]

If you are a hair stylist or makeup artist in the UAE with a passion for perfecting bridal looks with your original flair, and are eager to showcase your creativity on one of the nation’s most celebrated hair styling competitions, the Sharjah Beauty Awards 2018 organised by the Sharjah Bridal Fair is for you. Launched […]

Jazz at the Island 2018, the two-day vibrant jazz festival taking place at Al Noor Island in Sharjah, debuts today (Friday) featuring the soul-music melodies of the famous Franco-Moroccan singer and actress Hindi Zahra, and the international tunes of the world-famous “Salha & the Million Dollar Band”, as confirmed by the organisers. Taking place this […]

Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—is giving shoppers a chance to win their dream vacation this year with free Air Arabia tickets as part of the ‘For the Love of Travel’ initiative at City Centre Sharjah and City Centre Ajman until April 30. If […]

FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to engaging younger generations in media arts, organised a training camp on filmmaking as part of its Spring Programme, in collaboration with Sharjah Youth, with a view to brushing up cinematic talents of children and young people. The training camp, held at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club, featured several […]