A 12-day celebration of music, art and knowledge took visitors of Reflection – Sharjah’s first annual art festival – on an exploration journey of words, colours and music in a way Sharjah and UAE residents have never experienced before. The debut edition of the festival in Al Qasba came to a successful close on Monday […]

The Sharjah Youth Council has stated that it has succeeded in achieving many accomplishments during its second session, which focused on activating the council’s role towards the emirate’s youth, as well as developing their abilities, communicating their ideas to decision makers, and representing them in various local and international forums. The most notable achievement of […]

Soon after opening its doors to publishing and printing businesses around the world in October last year, Sharjah Publishing City – a UAE-based free zone exclusively for the publishing and printing industries: Today, 17 countries, from UAE, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, France, Britain, India, China, Brazil, Spain, Australia, Ghana and Nigeria, […]

The vibrant leisure destination for families and friends, Al Majaz Waterfront, becomes a bustling hub of activity every winter. This year, as you walk in and are greeted instantaneously with a colourful roaming parade, or a brass band on an open-air filled with percussion and tune. The displayed shows are part of ‘Winter Fun’ entertainment […]

Sharjah-based cultural initiative dedicated to encouraging a reading heading habit in Emirati society, Knowledge without Borders (KwB), has presented a range of book-related activities to visitors of two cultural festivals in the emirate – Reflection and Dawahi Festival 2018. As part of its participation in the ‘Reflection’ festival, organised by the emirate’s premier tourist destination […]

In the 1950s Souq Al Shanasiyah was a thriving trading area and point of convergence for traders from neighboring countries. Today, Souq Al Shanasiyah at the Heart of Sharjah is a heritage and trading landmark that attracts visitors and tourists by linking the past with the present and keeping a visionary perspective on the future. […]

Al Majaz Waterfront, one of Sharjah’s family leisure destinations will be ushering in the new year with a spectacular 10-minute long fireworks display launched from 16 aligned massive barges on Monday, December 31. Visitors to Al Majaz Waterfront will watch a spectacle of lights and colors synchronized with beautiful shows by the Sharjah Fountain, after […]

Manal Ataya, Director General of Sharjah Museums Authority, joined distinguished experts from the fields of art and culture to discuss how culture plays a crucial role in defining the past and the future of Arab cities. Held at the Centre Pompidou in Paris on December 5th, the panel discussion organised by the Thinkers & Doers Institute invited three experts from the Arab world to the French capital under the theme ‘Culture and diversity: at the heart […]

The avant-garde eco-leisure destination in Sharjah, Al Noor Island will be hosting its first-ever New Year’s Eve gala to usher in 2019 in the UAE. The lush green island flanked by the azure waters of the Khalid lagoon promises guests an evening of luxurious dining against an ambient backdrop of live music, followed by a […]

Sharjah Airport received the inaugural flight of Pegasus Airline recently. The flight arrived from Sabiha Airport in Istanbul where the plane received a traditional water salute in celebration of its first flight to Sharjah Airport. Pegasus airline the Turkish carrier introduced its new daily service on Sharjah/Istanbul route in response to the increasing demand for […]

The Winter Clearance Sale is back, and shoppers are making a beeline to Expo Centre Sharjah. Billed as one of the largest such events offering the biggest bargains for the holiday season, the 11-day Winter Clearance Sale 2018 got off to an impressive start at Expo Centre Sharjah on December 19. It will continue until […]

Expo Centre Sharjah has announced that it will organize mass weddings annually with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and revive the kind of weddings that Sharjah had been a pioneer at organizing since 1990, based the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, dining, entertainment and leisure destination, is offering its customers the never-before opportunity to win a luxurious Aston Martin Vantage as well as 20 Omega watches and a trip for two to the James Bond Museum in London. The spring promotion titled: ‘Leave the Ordinary Behind You’ by Sahara Centre will […]

Sharjah Urban Planning Council (SUPC) has hosted an event titled ‘Child-responsive Urban Planning’, on Sunday in collaboration with the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) – the entity tasked with the implementation and completion of requirements for the Sharjah Child-Friendly City (Sharjah CFC) project, and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The workshop, held at the […]

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the publication of its new journal, ‘Museums in the Middle East Journal’, with its first edition focusing on Best Practices of Art & Culture for People with Different Disabilities. In line with SMA’s continuous drive to make all its museums fully open and accessible to all members of society, the journal […]

The fourth Sharjah FDI Forum has hosted Najat Benchiba Savenius, Chief Executive Officer, Gazelle Advisory, and Jessica Wardel, Managing Partner, M&C Saatchi at a panel discussion today (Tuesday), who have reiterated the importance of inclusionary policies and more supportive workplace infrastructures for women, for them to be able to justify their roles as drivers of […]

In 2006, United Arab Emirates was ranked 77th on the chart of ease of doing business. Fast forward to today, UAE ranks 11th. How did that transition occur? Malik Al Madani, Director of Strategy of Futures Department and Chief Innovation Officer of Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority stated that with proper vision, teamwork, consistency, and […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf region, today entered into a partnership with the Young Arab Leaders (YAL) to support young business leaders in building a more sustainable business ecosystem in the region. The Head of Programmes at the Pearl Initiative, Yasmine Omari, and the Chairwoman of YAL, Muna […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), which is being represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center that falls under the chamber’s umbrella, will organize a trade mission to Kenya and Uganda, as part of its strategy to find and develop marketing opportunities for local industries in promising foreign markets, and especially in the […]

Expo Centre Sharjah will host the 15th edition of SteelFab, the region’s premier metal working event, which is scheduled to be held during January 14-17. The exhibition will be the first major economic event hosted and organized by the centre during the new year. SteelFab, the largest economic event of its kind in the Middle […]

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) started to implement new baggage rules at Sharjah Airport on the 4th of December. The new rules, which will include luggage specifications, will boost operational performance, reduce improper baggage handling and enhance the airport’s competitiveness in the region. SAA notified the representatives of all airlines operating at Sharjah Airport about the […]

Kalimat Group, a leading global publisher of award-winning Arabic children’s and young adult books, and Gallucci Publishing, an Italian publisher known for books that help address challenges faced by the youth, have come together to establish the Gallucci-Kalimat publishing house. Kalimat Group was established to fill a gap for children’s and young adult books in […]

The key roles of women and youth in realising the sustainable economic development in the UAE, the Arab region, and beyond, and the importance of boosting their participation in all market sectors will be brought under the spotlight next week by a group of business leaders and economic experts, at the Sharjah FDI Forum 2018. […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit advocating corporate accountability in the Gulf region, today announced the successful conclusion of its Business Pledge programme for 2018, which featured multiple exchanges between corporations and universities on sustainable business practices. Since inception in 2016, the four-pillar Business Pledge has gathered over 180 signatories that committed to helping advance […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s role in taking Emirati culture across frontiers has gained special prominence in Central and South America this year at one of Mexico’s most reputed book fairs, the Guadalajara International Book Fair, which hosted its 32nd edition this year. The burgeoning cultural and literary landscape in the UAE and the wider Arab […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held discussions with a delegation from Lombardy in Italy on opportunities to enhance economic and trade relations between the investment companies and institutions that operate in Sharjah and their counterparts in Italy, and reviewed ways to support partnerships between the two sides in various economic sectors and […]

The jewellery industry in Hong Kong rolled out the red carpet for Sharjah on November 29. Breaking from the past, Expo Centre Sharjah CEO H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa was especially invited to cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the 26th Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers’ Show at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre […]

In the 47th United Arab Emirates National Day celebrations, the Flag Island hosted yesterday (Sunday 2 December 2018), in collaboration with the Higher Committee of National Day Celebrations, traditional music shows performed by Emirati singers Al Wasmi and Hazzaa Al Raeesy in the The Flag Island Amphitheatre. The event saw an eclectic attendance of visitors and […]