The second edition of the Badiri Social Entrepreneurship Programme (BSEP), recently saw its 17 selected participants – all UAE-based women in pursuit of establishing socially impactful and innovative businesses, taking a field trip to India, from April 1–5, 2019. India was the chosen destination, as the country’s culture of social entrepreneurship has created a positive […]

Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor, one of the most prominent names in the global culinary industry, who is credited for reviving Indian cuisine at international levels, is all set to perform a live cooking session, at Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourism, and family destination. The session scheduled on 18 April 2019, will be held at his […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the 11th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2019) today (Wednesday), at Sharjah Expo Centre. In continuation of efforts to enrich Sharjah’s libraries, The Ruler of Sharjah Ruler has ordered the allocation of […]

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has recorded a growth of 16% in its new memberships during the first quarter of 2019 compared to the first quarter of 2018. The Chamber said its new memberships have reached 1464 members, while the renewed memberships have risen to 15,338 with a growth rate of 6% compared […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will be screening one Disney classic every day during the 11-day Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2019), coming to Sharjah Expo Centre on April 17. SBA is calling it the ‘Disney Throwback’, and has dedicated their theatre to a daily celebration of all-time daily favourites in a bid to enhance children’s […]

Forty-eight young creative thinkers showcased their virtual Minecraft models recently to a packed audience of engineers, urban planners, and technicians, pushing for smarter and more child-friendly public spaces in Sharjah. The models that were unveiled at a special event in the emirate, were the brainchild of none other than 9 to 11 year old children […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), received today its first Airbus (A321neo Long Range). The aircraft flew nonstop from Airbus’s facility in Hamburg to Sharjah International Airport. Air Arabia is the first Middle Eastern airline to operate the A321neo LR and this delivery is the first of six […]

The American University of Sharjah, AUS, has been awarded the Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner Programme, ELP, certification. The programme was designed by Bloomberg to recognise universities that are leaders in experiential learning. The university is now one of 35 universities worldwide, and the first in the MENA region, to be awarded the ELP certification. Through […]

Embodying the spirit of the holy month, Coral Beach Resort offers an array of delightful Iftar & Suhoor experience for you and your loved ones in a unique ambience at Cote Jardin. Savour a mouth-watering Ramadan menu featuring traditional dishes which are infused with rich flavours from the middle eastern cuisine and feel the true […]

Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled the design of its pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion will be second in size only to that of the UAE pavilion, covering an area the size of two football pitches. The distinctive and memorable pavilion symbolizes the nation’s welcoming character, long heritage and unlimited drive.  […]