The Expo Centre Sharjah revealed that the first half of 2019 has recorded a notable hike in the number of companies that made their debut in the Expo Centre exhibitions, with a ratio of 20%. “This reflects the Expo Centre’s global reputation as a pioneering and prominent destination for exhibitions and conferences industry around the […]

Sharjah is all set for its cultural participation at the 32nd Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF 2019), where the emirate is going to present Russian and other international visitors gems of Emirati and Arab cultures under a ‘Guest City’ status offered by the book fair. A packed itinerary of events and activities have been planned […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) will be organizing the UAE – Russia Forum during the period from 3 – 6 September in Russia. The SCCI delegation will be headed by HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, SCCI’s Chairman accompanied by HE Sheikh Majid Faisal Khalid Al Qasemi, SCCI’s First Vice Chairman, Jamal Bu […]

Sharjah Airport welcomed travelling families and their children with a three-day “Back to School campaign” that took place from 28 to 30 August, at the arrivals hall. The campaign included many exciting activities and events, such as distributing sweets and gifts and face painting, which brought happiness to the hearts of children and their families. […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), represented by Sharjah Medical District, announced that it has added 7 new services to the list of services provided by the primary health care centers. These services include cervical screening, colon cancer screening, Itmenan service, premarital screening, medical examination for residency, pilgrims’ health service and the inauguration of […]

The 4th edition of the highly anticipated Xposure International Photography Festival will open its doors to shutterbugs and photography enthusiasts on September 19-22, announced the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). The four-day international festival will bring together the photography world’s most sought-after contemporaries at Expo Centre Sharjah. Following the resounding success of Xposure’s third edition, […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), a subsidiary of Sharjah’s Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), will organise the first Child Safety Forum at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre on September 17, 2019, under the theme ‘Responsible Media… Safe Child’. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of […]

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) and ICCROM-Sharjah Regional Conservation Centre, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the newly launched Master’s programme in Conservation Management of Cultural Heritage (CMCH) at the University of Sharjah. Under the MoU signed by Manal Ataya, Director General of Sharjah Museums Authority and Dr Zaki Aslan, Regional Representative of […]

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Liv., the digital-only lifestyle bank by Emirates NBD, teamed up to educate UAE youth and jumpstart their entrepreneurial journey with a workshop series recently. Organized at the Youth Hub in Dubai, the workshops aimed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools and support necessary to build a solid foundation for […]

Renowned Emirati adventurer Khalifa Al Mazroui announced his new initiative ‘Hope Mountain’, in collaboration with the UAE-based charity organization, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), at a press conference held at Al Bait Hotel, Sharjah, yesterday. The Hope Mountain project involves a mountaineering expedition Al Mazroui will undertake to Mount Elbrus in Russia from September 3 […]

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has renewed its commitment to helping refugees – which includes internally displaced persons (IDPs) as well as returnees – in Syria as well as those at the Zaatari Camp in Jordan with a financial grant of AED 2.6 million for two projects being implemented by the United Nations High Commissioner […]

Al Khan Beach 2 in Sharjah was a scene of revelry as children and adults alike partook in storytelling and reading sessions against the backdrop of a gorgeous sunset. These activities have inaugurated the second phase of the Sharjah Beach Library initiative, which is part of the Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) 2019 celebrations. The […]

Under the theme “Gulf Labor Market in Light of the Growth of the Digital Economy”, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) is gearing up for organizing the 6th edition of the GCC HR & labor Market Executive Conference which will be held at Expo Centre Sharjah 14 – 15 October. The conference is […]

Eight young girls from Sharjah, all under 18 years of age, are on the biggest adventure of their lives, trying to conquer Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro, in a bid to inspire young girls to follow their dreams. They began their seven-day climb, sponsored by the Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), a subsidiary of the […]

As part of their objective to reuse 100% of by-products coming from the Al Saja’a Bio Refinery, QATRA Water Solutions, a joint venture between the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and BESIX Group, announced the signing of a reuse agreement with Sharjah Cement Factory to provide dry sludge and treated water. Dry sludge is […]

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) recently honoured the winners of the ‘Because We Care’ programme for submitting valuable suggestions that helped to improve services at the Airport. The winners are Chris Moussad from Lebanon and Mohammed Hudhayfah from Syria.   Ahmed Al Hamoudi, Director of the Customer Service Department, presented the winners with free tickets provided […]

Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO), the entity implementing the Sharjah Child-Friendly City project, has joined forces with Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and Sharjah Education Council (SEC) and to launch the ‘Child-Friendly Schools’ (CFS) initiative, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The purpose of the project is to move schools and education […]

A 46 year old male with a history of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease was rushed in at Zulekha Hospital Dubai with shortness of breath. Jose De Guzman, a UAE resident has been in the country for 14 years and working for an international brand. He has been scouting many […]

The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is launching its new Artist-in-Residence program and has issued an extended call for submissions for two of its other arts and culture initiatives: the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival and the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival Film Grant. These opportunities support the burgeoning arts scene […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah. The MoU comes as part of the concerted efforts to enhance cooperation and exchange knowledge and experiences in terms of the environmental activities and social responsibility initiatives. Signed by HE Mohammad Ahmed […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said that the Pediatric Surgery Department at Al Qassimi Hospital for Women & Children has succeeded in carrying out a number of surgeries for children from birth to the age of 12, using the surgical endoscopy. The ministry added that these surgeries are similar to those carried out […]

For centuries, culture has played an important role in building bridges and connecting people together. The exchange helped transfer knowledge across geographical borders enriching people’s lives and provided a window to rich and diverse cultures. Building on that truism the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has been on a mission to introduce the creativity and accomplishments […]

On the occasion of International Youth Day, which is celebrated on 12th August every year, Sharjah World Book Capital Office (SWBC Office) hosted a panel discussion featuring an interactive session with young Emirati author Salha Obaid. During the session, held in collaboration with NOT a Space and Youth Councils, Salha Obaid shared her experiences in […]

Under the theme ‘We Love Summer’, Al Montazah Parks, Sharjah’s premier water and leisure destination, is celebrating Eid Al Adha with a set of amazing recreational activities that cater to all members of society. Over a 3-day period, a thrilling sea pirates’ show will take place at 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., in addition to […]

It’s a simple cube toy if you can nail one of the 43.2 quintillion combinations. Race against the clock and get cracking in the first ever Rubik’s Cube challenge at City Centre Sharjah and City Centre Ajman this Back to School season. From August 15 until September 15, speedcubers can test their speed, concentration and […]

One of Sharjah’s most spectacular architectural enclaves that marries nature with modernism, the Al Noor Island (ANI), is inviting the UAE’s families for a memorable Eid Al Adha celebration, dotted with a mix of four fun and creative activities that’ll certainly capture imaginations of all age groups. The dreamy island, home to one of the […]

Pilgrims flew out from Sharjah Airport bound for Mekkah, Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Haj season. In cooperation with Sharjah Airport Medical Center, Sharjah Islamic Affairs and University Hospital Sharjah and in line with its continuous efforts to ensure a smooth experience for pilgrims, Sharjah Airport, provided health assessment and checkups for all pilgrims including […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held recently at its headquarters a coordination meeting with the Sharjah Police with the participation of representatives from a number of local departments. The meeting aimed to discuss the launch of a number of community initiatives, as well as to strengthen the constant cooperation between the SCCI […]

The 4th edition of the highly anticipated Xposure International Photography Festival will open its doors to shutterbugs and photography enthusiasts on September 19-22, announced the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). The four-day international festival will bring together the photography world’s most sought-after contemporaries at Expo Centre Sharjah. Following the resounding success of Xposure’s third edition, […]

The Sharjah-based global humanitarian organisation dedicated to helping people in need worldwide – The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) – has announced an expansion of its ‘Big Heart Dirham’ SMS donation platform to include Du mobile service users, after a successful launch with Etisalat last year. All Du users can now support refugees and those in […]

With 14,841 entries from 111 countries across 5 continents, the Xposure International Photography Festival has registered its highest number of applications ever submitted in its 4-year history. Submissions have come in from faraway quarters of Saint Lucia and Mongolia in Asia; tiny Caribbean islands like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica; Burkina Faso, Ethiopia […]

As it enters its second month, the “Sharjah Summer Promotions” is still captivating visitors and shoppers through a wide-range of interesting deals and exciting discounts of up 80%. This comes after the SCCI, the festival’s organizer, announced a series of motivational advantages for both retailers and shoppers. These included the exemption of the participating shops […]