Al Qasba in collaboration with STEMA, internationally accredited STEM organisation, will conduct a summer camp in Al Qasba Block (F) during the months of July and August. This year’s camp is aimed at children aged 5 – 17 years, to make use of their summer vacations fruitfully, with specially designed courses that combine education and […]

HE Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, has announced putting the final touches on an integrated strategy to improve the exhibition industry in the Eastern Region by 2020. The strategy, as Al midfa reaffirmed, builds on the development progress the region is seeing in line with the unlimited support and attention given […]

For majority modern-day travellers, bus tours have become synonymous to a fulfilling holiday experience. Well, who does not like to be perched on top of a double-decker bus and explore the history, landmarks and popular attractions of a city, with the freedom to just hop off on a whim and dig deeper into something that […]

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (SDGR) received Francisco J. Chacon Hernandez, Costa Rican Ambassador to the UAE, to discuss matters of bilateral interest and explore possible cooperation in various sectors. The meeting was held at the SDGR HQ in Sharjah, and also attended by Sheikh Majid Al Qasimi, the […]

Expo Centre Sharjah, the region’s premier exhibition organiser and venue, is set to host one of the biggest higher education and career guidance events of India. An agreement to organize Career Uttsav, was signed between Mr. Sultan Shattaf, Director Business Development & Marketing, Expo Centre Sharjah and Mr. Sripall D. Jain, Managing Director, K2 Learning […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held yesterday at its headquarters a forum on the “Best Practices for Sharjah Excellence Award”. The event comes as part of SCCI’s keenness on further enhancing the effective partnership with various business sectors towards the implementation of the highest quality standards and consolidation of the culture of […]

As the summer break approaches, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah – an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators – has announced an exciting summer programme to keep their young members gainfully occupied for an entire month. Aptly themed ‘Nurturing Talents’, the monthlong programme runs from July 7–August 8, 2019, and […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank, leading islamic bank in the UAE has priced its debut Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Sukuk by raising USD 500 million at the lowest price of 5%. The yield SIB’s AT1 Sukuk offers, is the lowest for an AT1 issuance (bonds and sukuk included) in the region. Prior to SIB, the tightest pricing […]

Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) Branches in the Eastern and Central Regions are gearing up to launch their summer camps, offering a wide range of educational and fun-filled activities for children aged between 2-14 years during July and August. Fun and learning under the sun The Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Wadi Al Helo, Al Dhaid, […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) organised a cinematography workshop as part of the UAE Entertainment Experience, the first of its kind film production project in the Arab World. The workshop was organised at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was attended by cinematographers and participants who are registered in the UAE Entertainment Experience platform. Award […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), today announced the launch of direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna, capital of Austria, starting September 15, 2019. The non-stop six-hour flight to Vienna, popularly known as the ‘City of Music’, will operate 7 times a week, from Sunday to Saturday. […]

While the summer sets in… Head down to Coral Beach Resort Sharjah if you’re planning a daycation to relax and pamper yourself by booking a “Beach and Lunch” at AED 99/- per person during Weekdays and AED 150/- per person on weekends and public holidays(*Rates subject to 5% VAT) The beach and lunch offer allows […]

A delegation from Al Dhafra Hospitals Group in Abu Dhabi visited the Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) to learn about best practices adopted by the Sharjah Baby-Friendly project to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for infants from birth until the age of two. The delegation toured several public facilities and institutions in Sharjah […]

CAFU, the MENA region’s first fuel on-demand mobile application, today announced plans to launch its Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park). The move comes in line with the UAE’s vision of driving innovation within the region, and CAFU’s goals of being a key local contributor to the […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) office in the Eastern region is organising a series of summer camps from July 7 – August 1, in keeping with its objective of encouraging creativity and fostering a culture of innovation in young generations. Titled ‘Towards a Creative Summer’, the camps are targeted at children aged 7–13 years in […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, dining, entertainment and leisure destination, announced that an Emirati national is the winner of the ‘Win Wheels with Meals’ campaign held from 25th February to 30th May. The digital draw was conducted in the presence of the Sharjah Economic Development Department representative. With the ‘Win Wheels with Meals’ campaign, shoppers […]

A “Dates Festival” was launched at Souq Al Jubail (SQAJ) and will last until the end of August, 2019. The event provides shoppers and visitors an opportunity to choose from a wide variety of fresh dates, imported especially to meet their needs. This year’s festival witnessed a wide participation of date farmers and traders from […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah has recently concluded its visit to Egypt and Jordan with a view to exploring prospects of future cooperation in the international exhibitions and conferences sector, as well as enhancing joint coordination in this vital sector, so as to serve the interest of Arab economy. The Expo delegation was Headed by HE […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held this Wednesday the first introductory meeting which comprised the Construction & Engineering Consultancy Sector, Real Estate Sector and Industry Sector. Present at the meeting were HE Waleed Abdul Rahman Bu Khatir, Second Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), HE Ziad Mohammed […]

There are reason aplenty to visit The Flag Island, one of Sharjah’s leisure, tourist and family destinations, this summer. With women’s run sessions, yoga and roller skating available, children, youth as well as adults will find an activity to match their need and interest. The idea is to bring all members of a family together […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF ZONE) has been awarded the Superbrands title for 2019 by Superbrands Worldwide, based on the votes of the Superbrands Council and over 2500 marketing experts from the UAE business community. The announcement came at the annual tribute even organized, yesterday in Dubai, by Superbrands, the independent authority, and […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has appointed banks to arrange investor meetings ahead of the issuance of a US dollar-denominated Islamic bond, also known as Sukuk, the bank has announced. SIB has mandated Citi, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank as Joint Global Coordinators and Joint Structuring […]

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) organized training courses for 231 medical and non-medical staff in the emirate’s major hospitals and health institutions, in continuation of its efforts to keep Sharjah’s health professionals at hospitals and healthcare centres working in antenatal and postnatal care, up-to-date about latest breastfeeding practices being adopted worldwide. The 20-hour training course, […]

In keeping with its dedication to promoting Sharjah’s cultural vision, the Sharjah World Book Capital Office (SWBC Office 2019) was at International Publishers Association (IPA)’s second regional seminar in Africa, held in Nairobi, Kenya. Themed ‘Africa Rising: Realising Africa’s Potential as a Global Publishing Leader in the 21st Century’, the two-day seminar organised by IPA […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah recently concluded the activities of Ramadan Nights 2019 which was organized in celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the ensuing Eid Al-Fitr. The closing ceremony witnessed the announcement of Grand Prix winner (BMW – X1) which went to Mohammed Hareb Al Muhairi. The final raffle draw was conducted in […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has confirmed dates of the fifth edition of their annual flagship event – the Sharjah FDI Forum – as November 11-12, 2019. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the event will […]

GEMS Education has announced plans to open the latest addition to its Sharjah footprint, the GEMS Cambridge International Private School in Muwailih, which will offer a robust values-based approach to education with a strong focus on design thinking and problem solving. This will form a core part of the curriculum which will enable students to […]

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), affirmed that the students are the pillar and foundation of the University of Sharjah for whom the university exploits all its potential and energies to build them scientifically and behaviourally. Sheikh Sultan’s […]

For the 6th year in a row, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) is gearing up to participate in the 11th edition of the World Chambers Congress (WCC) of the International Chamber of Commerce. Under the theme “Creating a Shared Future”, the three-day event will be held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from […]

Al Montazah Parks, Sharjah’s premier tourist and family destination, is celebrating Eid Al Fitr with comprehensive packages of recreational events and activities that cater to all visitors. The destination is offering a variety of activations that reflect authentic Emirati heritage and popular Eid Al Fitr traditions. The event includes traditional emirati shows and folklore like […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) successfully highlighted the diverse investment opportunities in the publishing sector in Sharjah at BookExpo America that recently concluded in New York. The SBA also showcased the incentives and facilities available in Sharjah and the UAE to American and Canadian publishers and other entities in the sector. The authority – the […]

Looking for an Eid escape? Shaza Hotels, a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, has got you covered with exciting Eid promotions and unique experiences across its portfolio of hotels in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman. During the Eid holidays, guests get to enjoy outstanding accommodation, dining and recreation offers that have been thought-fully […]

As part of its Ramadan initiatives and in conjunction with the Year of Tolerance, the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s Youth Council (MoHAP’s Youth Council) organized, on Thursday evening, a Ramadan night under the theme “Ramadan Zaman” at the Old People’s Home, Sharjah. The initiative included enormous activities and events, among which, Ramadan iftar with […]

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) expects an increase in the number of passengers arriving and departing during Eid al-Fitr vacation, which is a peak travel time each year. ‏Since the beginning of the week, SAA has been implementing special procedures to coordinate with airport operators in order to ensure that all passengers will have a comfortable […]

10 years ago flydubai’s first flight took off from Dubai International bound for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, on 01 June 2009, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of aviation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, a special flight took off from Dubai International on […]

The Pearl Initiative, the leading non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture accountability and transparency in the Gulf Region, announces the launch of the second phase of its Governance in Philanthropy programme. The programme was launched in August 2017 with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as a one-year initiative to promote the value […]

Signalling a landmark achievement for the UAE publishing sector, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Ingram’s Lightning Source have signed an agreement to bring the world’s best print-on-demand (POD) service to Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ). The agreement was signed by HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA, and Shawn Morin, President […]

As the nation eagerly awaits to bring in the festivities of this year’s holiday with their family and friends, Sharjah’s awe-inspiring leisure destination – Al Noor Island – has crafted a perfect Eid Al Fitr celebration itinerary, fun for all age groups. And it’s not just the hundreds of exotic butterfly species residing on this […]

Sharjah Airport Authority, SAA, announced that it has finalised preparations for Air Cargo Europe 2019, which will be held at Messe Munchen in Munich, Germany, from 4th – 7th June. SAA will participate in order to communicate with worldwide aviation leaders and to ensure that the authority stays up-to-date on the latest developments in air […]