A delegation from Expo Centre Sharjah, headed by Mr. Sultan Shattaf, Director, Business Development & Marketing, will be heading towards Las Vegas to attend the jewellery industry’s largest North American trade event, JCK Las Vegas 2019, from May 31 to June 3, 2019. The participation comes ahead of the launch of the 47th Watch & […]

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (Saif Zone) announced their campaign to provide Ramadan Iftar for approximately 6000 fasting people daily. The campaign will be carried out in 6 Ramadan tents, under the sponsorship of both zones as part of the campaign which is organized in cooperation with Sharjah Charity International […]

Souq Al Haraj for Cars, a project by Sharjah Asset Management – the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, in collaboration with Sharjah Police distributed Iftar meals to showroom tenants, dealers and visitors. The initiative is part of the management strategy to promote the spirit of unity and solidarity during the holy month of […]

The Sharjah Book Authority has launched a new programme to nurture new and emerging Emirati talents in the novel-writing, theatre, and poetry fields. The creative writing programme will offer a series of specialised workshops and long-term training based on modern methodologies geared towards advancing the participants’ writing skills and overall creative approach. The programme was […]

This Eid Al-Fitr, Al Qasba – Sharjah’s premier leisure and family destination – is bringing the classic pantomime, “Cinderella” to its Masrah Al Qasba – Theatre. This colourful and immersive adaptation of one of the world’s most-loved folk classics will be a great way to enjoy the Eid holiday with children and friends. It’s an […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) welcomed Standard & Poor’s Global Rating’s move yesterday to upgrade the bank’s credit long-term rating from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook. The upgrade is based on S&P’s considering SIB to be a highly systemically important bank in UAE, the importance of SIB’s as a market player in the UAE […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has ordered the allocation of AED 500,000 grant in support of Emirati Book Fair, which began on Sunday and runs until, Tuesday, May 28. The allocation reflects the Sharjah Ruler’s keenness to promote locally-produced literature within the UAE’s book […]

The NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and the London-based international organisation Global Thinkers Forum (GTF) have called for aspiring women from the GCC and wider MENA regions to apply for the one-on-one “Athena MENA” mentoring programme. The 2019 programme will include 30-40 women from the MENA region for a period of eight months. The deadline for applying is […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, leisure and dining destination, joined hands with Mawaheb from Beautiful People, an art studio for the determined ones, aged from 16 years, to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, with a colourful initiative that not only celebrated the Year of Tolerance marked by the UAE this year, but also highlighted […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has officially started the construction of QATRA, a joint venture with BESIX Group to develop new water reuse plant in Sharjah’s Al-Sajaa industrial area. Set for a January 2020 completion, the plant will produce 5,000 cubic metres per day of high-quality water for non-drinking purposes out of Treated Effluent from […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in cooperation with the Emirates Writers Union will bring together Emirati cultural and literary icons in a first-of-its-kind event in the country. The Emirati Book Fair will kick off on Sunday (26 May) at the Sharjah Publishing City with the participation of 25 Emirati publishing houses that will display thousands […]

Nasher, the UAE’s first website dedicated to all matters related to the publishing industry, organised a Ramadan panel discussion ‘UAE Youth and Investment in the Publishing Sector’, to discuss the reality of publishing industry and the key role of Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ) in supporting this sector. The panel moderated by Mohammed Al […]

During a youth session titled ‘Bullying… Causes and Effects’ held on May 23 (Thursday), 80 members of the Sharjah Youth Parliament called for cooperation between stakeholders to tackle bullying in schools and developing an Emirati App targeting children, youth and parents to report bullying incidents The call came during the first youth session of the […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has officially started the construction of QATRA, ajoint venture with BESIX Group to develop new water reuse plant in Sharjah’s Al-Sajaa industrial area. Set for a January 2020 completion, the plant will produce 5,000 cubic metres per day of high-quality water for non-drinking purposes out of Treated Effluent from […]

Zulekha Hospital signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Sharjah to provide quality medical education to foster medical excellence within the UAE and enhance student knowledge and research capabilities. Zulekha Hospital is the first private hospital who has been authorised by the Ministry of Health and Prevention to train and mentor medical students, […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, announced that Al Zahia is launching a Ramadan Campaign in celebration of its recent milestone. More than 1,200 homes at Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination have been sold to date, which reflects the market’s demand for homes and communities that are […]

Tilal Properties, the leading real estate development & investment company and the premier developer of residential complexes and freehold projects in the Emirate of Sharjah, has announced the launch of investment packages for real estate developers, agents and investors for its flagship project ‘Tilal City’. The announcement was made at a Ramadan Suhoor banquet hosted […]

The 17-day Ramadan Nights will kick off tomorrow Thursday, May 23 and will continue until June 8, amid extraordinary atmosphere, exciting offers and exclusive discounts up to 75% which are considered one of the biggest discounts at the Emirate level. Ramadan Nights is an integral part of the 30th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival, organized […]

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, has launched a Zakat donation campaign, ‘Create a Sustainable Impact with Your Zakat’, to help alleviate the suffering of millions of Syrian children, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and Palestinians in Gaza. The Zakat donations will be […]

Collage Talent Center, which is a part of the Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) – one of UAE’s leading clubs dedicated to women and children – is ensuring a holy month full of education, entertainment and spiritual awareness for the community’s youngest members, with a programme of Ramadan camps that are currently underway. These camps have […]

Co-developers GE Energy Financial Services (“GE EFS”) and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation (“Sumitomo”) along with Shikoku Electric Power Company and Sharjah Asset Management (“SAM”), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, have closed financing from leading private financial institutions and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (“JBIC”), Japan’s export credit agency (ECA), for GE’s flagship […]

Sharjah English School, a not-for-profit school, has received a glowing report from a team assigned to inspect accredited British schools overseas (BSO) by the UK Department for Education. The BSO report characterised SES as “an outstanding school”, stating that “it is very effective and standards across all areas are high”. Commenting on the report, SES […]

National Geographic Abu Dhabi announced today a new short documentary film series focused on Sharjah’s biodiversity, in partnership with Sharjah Government Media Bureau and Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. Through the series, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, will take viewers on a journey around the Emirates’ unique and preserved areas under […]

With a blend of oriental and western flavours, SLC Recipes Season 3, presented by the Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) and broadcast on their Instagram account, returns daily during the holy month offering easy to make mouth-watering cuisines such as Emirati, Moroccan and Western recipes. The programme presented by Chef Majed Al Sabagh, F&B Consultant at […]

Real estate transactions valued AED 5.2 billion in the Emirate of Sharjah in the first quarter of this year, as per the latest report revealed by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Directorate (SRERD). The latest figures show that the Emirate recorded 13,195 transactions, including 1,131 sales at 122 areas that covered 10 million square feet. […]

Fitness and enjoyment are the key elements at ‘Ramadan Sports Hour’, which is in its third consecutive year. The community programme is showing the Sharjah residents and visitors that workouts can be fun. In just a week, The Flag Island, a picturesque outdoor destination, is attracting people across age groups to this month-long fitness event, […]

As part of its participation in Turin International Book Fair (TIBF), which hosts Sharjah, the World Book Capital 2019 as the guest of honour, the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) organised a visit to ‘De Amicis’ primary school, Turin, in cooperation with Italy’s national section of the International Board on Books for […]

Al Noor Island, one of Sharjah’s popular tourist destinations that combines nature, art and entertainment, is offering its visitors a peaceful and tranquil place to get together with family and friends to experience and share the spirit of Ramadan with a unique Iftar dining session at Al Noor Café or outdoors, by the bay of […]

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council (SMC), has launched the fifth edition of Kan Yama Kan (KYK) Book Donation Campaign. An affiliate of the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY), the book donation drive – designed to bring community together to practice the act of charitable giving in […]

The Board of Directors of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), chaired by H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, has issued a resolution appointing H.E. Mohamed Ahmed Amin as Director-General of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The decision comes in line with SCCI’s keenness on bolstering national competencies which proved their aptitude in […]

Four renowned Arab scholars and preachers will participate in the 12th edition of the religious awareness initiative ‘Eiman Oasis’. The programme is organised by Al Qasba and will run from 16 – 22 May at Al Qasba mosque in Sharjah. This year’s lectures will tackle religious topics aimed at instilling good values and highlight the […]

Air Arabia has announced the launch of a direct flight from Sharjah to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital city, starting 4th July, 2019. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said, “Ensuring affordable travel to meet the aspirations of travelers has been key to our network growth strategy over the years. The direct flight to […]

Al Majaz Waterfront, a family tourist and leisure destination in Sharjah is inviting people to enjoy its ongoing ‘Ramadan-fun’ campaign. Embracing the spirit of Ramadan, Al Majaz Waterfront is offering authentic festive banquets at its different restaurants, while celebratory decorations adorn the outdoor venue with ornate lighting, all of which help to foster community engagement […]

Sharjah has gone beyond the canons to highlight the presence of women writers in Arab, Italian and International literature in a riveting discussion the emirate hosted as part of the ‘Sharjah Guest of Honour’ programme at the Turin International Book Fair (TIBF 2019). Before a packed audience, Emirati poet, Sheikha Al Mutairi, and Italian author, […]

The Kalba Ladies Club and Dibba Al Hisn Ladies Club have uploaded recipes of dishes, both local and international, prepared during Ramadan on their YouTube channels and Instagram accounts (@slcbranches). The videos offer creative, simple and easy-to-make recipes for Ramadan, which are on the menu of Marasi, the main restaurant of the 10 branches of Sharjah Ladies Club. […]

The spotlight at Turin International Book Fair (TIBF) 2019, turned to the Sharjah Pavilion on Sunday, as visitors flocked to have Italian translations of works by select Emirati writers, intellectuals and poets. Through Sharjah’s participation as guest of honour at TIBF 2019, the emirate has taken the opportunity to translate 57 Emirati book titles into […]

Witness the most exciting shopping experience featuring leading names in the regional retail industry during this Ramadan at the Expo Centre in Sharjah. From biggest discounts to the widest range of products, and finest local and international cuisine to a gaming arena that will provide a host of entertainment activities for the entire family, the […]

The Pearl Initiative (PI), an independent non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability in the Gulf Region, has signed a Memorandum of Engagement (MoE) with ENOC Group highlighting its commitment to enhancing corporate responsibility and transparency in the region. Through this partnership, PI and ENOC seek to gain advantage from each other’s experience in […]

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure and family destination, is inviting families to enjoy its line-up of diverse activities with its ‘Al Qasba Ramadan Nights’ that’s being held in collaboration with Art Verve. The Ramadan programme will see a sprawling market with 20 kiosks selling fashionable clothes and accessories, handicrafts, souvenirs, art and craft stations and […]

Gulftainer, the largest privately owned independent port operator, welcomed M.V. MAG Pearl from MAG Container Lines (MCL) on a maiden call at its flagship gateway, Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT), marking the port operator’s third new service within the first quarter of 2019. The M.V. MAG Pearl offers a direct service between Sharjah’s Port Khalid and […]

The question, “How do we get people to read in an era when technology is crippling our attention spans from going beyond 280 characters?” triggered an interesting discussion yesterday between Sheikh Faisal bin Sheikh Mansor, from Kuala Lumpur (KL) – the city which will be taking the World Book Capital honour from Sharjah next year […]

The Al Ain Sports Club along with the Baniyas Sports Club have clinched the first positions in the group archery championship, in the 15+ and under 15 categories, respectively. Al Ain Sports Club scored 763 points in the archery finals, that was held on Friday, 10 May, as part of the 11th Ramadan Women’s Sports […]

More than 100 chairpersons and members of business councils as well as foreign investors interested in setting up businesses at the Sharjah International Airport Free Zone (SAIF Zone) have recently gathered to learn about the zone’s high-end services and incentives. The meeting, which was organized by SAIF Zone and attended by representatives of multinational companies. […]

H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), received recently, in his office at the SCCI, H.E.  Luis Limos Iqerga, the Brazilian Ambassador to the UAE. The meeting was attended by H.E. Mohamed Ahmed Amin, Acting Director-General of the SCCI, H.E. Saif Mohammed Al-Midfa, the CEO of Expo […]

Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, won the prestigious Retail category Award at the fifth edition of the International Business Excellence Awards, which was held, with the Support of the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) last week, at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City. Commenting on the victory, Chief […]

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability and technology pioneer, recently secured the ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ awards during the 2019 International Business Excellence Awards, which were held recently at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Dubai. Now in its fifth edition, the International Business Excellence Awards enable businesses to showcase their achievements and successes with the annual […]

Amid top Italian officials, authors, literary experts and an abundance of cultural enthusiasts, Sharjah was unveiled as guest of honour at the Turin International Book Fair (TIBF 2019) yesterday (Thursday). Speaking at the opening ceremony, Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DoGR), Sharjah, and Head of Sharjah Delegation at […]

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has launched its new initiative, ‘SBWC Talks’, to establish an exclusive platform for its members to share knowledge, explore best practices and learn from successful business professionals. The first edition of SBWC Talks was held recently at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah, from 09.30pm-11.30 pm. Heba […]

Sportswomen of the Sharjah Women’s Sports Club, an affiliate of the Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS), won 25 coloured medals in local and international tournaments last April in six sports disciplines. Adding to the 16 coloured medals they received last March, the athletes won 7 gold, 9 silver and 9 bronze medals in basketball, volleyball, table […]

A glamorous new edition of Sharjah’s Ramadan Futsal Championship (SRFC) organised by Sharjah Sports TV kicked off yesterday (Wednesday), with an opening ceremony reminiscent of the world football championships. The championship is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The current edition features […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) will organise the fifth edition of the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis on May 12 (Sunday) at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC) in Sharjah. The Majlis will host discussions on a series […]

The Sharjah-based non-profit, Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), has launched its seventh annual ‘I Deserve a Life’ Ramadan Zakat Campaign, urging private and government entities as well as UAE residents to unite their efforts once again in the Holy Month to help cancer patients who cannot afford the high costs of treatment. The initiative, based […]

The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award announced that the registration of the economic facilities in the new edition of the award 2019 has been opened since the beginning of this May. Registration in the various categories of the award will last until the end of September 2019. In this regard, the Sharjah […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, LCC, announced today the launch of a direct flight from Sharjah to Tunis, Tunisia’s capital city starting 4th July, 2019. The new flight will operate three times a week; on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The flights depart Sharjah International Airport at 15:30 […]

Meeting the growing demand of its members, the Sharjah Public Library (SPL), which is a subsidiary of the Sharjah Book Authority, has announced an increase in the borrowing limit for its members, across all its branches. Under the newly stipulated limit, people older than 18 years, in the single membership category, can borrow up to […]

City Centre Sharjah and City Centre Ajman have expanded their successful collaboration with Air Arabia this year by launching an exclusive AirRewards campaign with a range of exciting benefits for regular shoppers. The three-month long initiative will allow frequent shoppers at the mall to collect AirRewards points on every spend of AED 5 until July […]

23 children and youth across Sharjah were named ‘Cyber Safety Ambassadors’, after having successfully completed the assessment and evaluation phase of the initiative that was launched last month by Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs. Three children with hearing impairments were selected among the twenty ambassadors, from a […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has visited several museums in Turin Italy, yesterday (Saturday). These included the Royal Museums in Turin and the Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition, which comprises some of his unique paintings and artworks. The Ruler of Sharjah explored ‘Casa […]

City Centre Sharjah and City Centre Ajman have expanded their successful collaboration with Air Arabia this year by launching an exclusive AirRewards campaign with a range of exciting benefits for regular shoppers. The three-month long initiative will allow frequent shoppers at the mall to collect AirRewards points on every spend of AED 5 until July […]

Sharjah-based developer Alef Group — a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures — organised a tour for media representatives to have first-hand knowledge of the latest status of its flagship project Al Mamsha. The visitors were briefed by the company’s engineering team about the ongoing work […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, received yesterday (Friday) the first joint Honorary Doctorate in Urban and Regional Development, from the University of Turin and Polytechnic University of Turin, in Italy. During his keynote speech at the ancient castle of Valentino, His Highness […]

For the second running year, the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has been named winner of the Service Award in the Free Zone Trade & Investment Destination category as part of the World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018- 2019 Asia & GCC. The award was bestowed after an extensive research by the United Research Services in coordination with the audit firm […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has awarded the title of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF)’s Ambassador Designate, to Emirati singer, Dr. Hussein Al Jasmi. Al Jasmi was accorded the trophy at the awarding ceremony to recognise the winner of the third annual Sharjah International […]

The Bee’ah School of Environment (BSOE), a dynamic environment education initiative led by the Sharjah-based innovation leader and sustainable solutions pioneer, Bee’ah, honored winners of its 2019 competitions during a special award ceremony which was held at the Jawahar Reception and Convention Center on 1st May 2019. Now in its 9th year, BSOE is a […]

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and in celebration of Sharjah being named UNESCO World Book Capital 2019, the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), to support the […]

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority’s (EPAA) organised an Earth Day celebration titled ‘Preserving Species’ at Sharjah Natural History & Botanical Museum. The event was targeted at the Museum’s staff and visitors and a number of government organisations. The celebration included an exhibition highlighting the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna […]

“The future has arrived and it’s in your hands. You are a multilingual generation familiar with modern technologies. You are a progressive minded, forward-thinking generation that accepts people from different nationalities, ethnicities and religions. Our hope therefore lies in you. I urge everyone to free themselves of their ego and think of others. The best […]

Fifty libraries filled with books in English, Urdu, Tagalog and other languages will be set up in labour camps across the emirate of Sharjah this September, Knowledge without Borders (KwB) has announced. The Sharjah based cultural initiative to promote a culture of reading in every Emirati household is collaborating with Sharjah’s Labour Standards Development Authority […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the opening of Al Faya Lodge, a luxury retreat in the heart of the Mleiha desert and the Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism, offering guests a unique experience combining authentic heritage and modernity, together with premium hospitality services. The luxury lodge which is a part of the […]