Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, in collaboration with the Department of Town Planning & Survey, Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (SRTA), and Sharjah Water and Electricity Authority (SEWA), has […]

The “Heart of Sharjah” hosted a special celebration for the 59th Kuwaiti National Day yesterday (Friday, February 28) in a reflection of the strong relations between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The quaint Souq Al Shanasiyah in Heart of Sharjah formed the backdrop for a host of events and family-oriented activities for visitors and […]

The International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), a subsidiary of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has unveiled the shortlist for the seventh edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA). Among the 793 entries received, 40 finalists are competing to win the award’s 16 categories. Winners will be announced on March 5, on the sidelines […]

HE Omar Saif Ghobash, UAE’s Assistant Minister for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; and HE Irina Bokova, President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin and former Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO);  will be headlining a session on cross-cultural communication on the first day […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has announced that its 6-week seed program is now underway. Ensuring start-ups are fully equipped and ‘seed-ready’, the extensive program has been designed to cover various topics including, building a product market fit roadmap, investment strategy and a go-to-market strategy. At the even candidates were invited to ‘Welcome Day’, where […]

Aisha Al Zarouni, a Marketing and Events Executive with Sharjah Youth, had an issue at work. She said: “I was having some difficulties dealing with colleagues and maintaining a positive attitude at work due to a high level of stress. Also, a staff shortage made it hard to increase productivity.” However, help arrived in the […]

The Sharjah Public Library (SPL) recently signed an Agreement with the Australian International School (AIS). The agreement allows SPL to deliver a full range of library services to students and staff of AIS, including free lifetime memberships. Through the agreement, SPL seeks to create a dynamic learning platform that will spark intellectual curiosity in young […]

Throughout the month of March, Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is bringing some of the UK’s most popular stage performances to their big Academy screen in partnership with National Theatre Live. Theatre and film enthusiasts in the UAE can see screenings of four outstanding theatre productions at SPAA, starting with William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s […]

Heart of Sharjah will be hosting a special celebration for Kuwait National Day this weekend, Friday, February 28.  In a bid to engage the UAE’s multicultural community in activities that will offer them  an insight into Kuwait’s and the Gulf region’s rich traditions. The quaint Souq Al Shanasiyah in the Heart of Sharjah has planned […]

Sharjah Sustainable City announced the completion of the infrastructure works in the first phase of the project, which is expected to be delivered in 2021. Phase one includes 280 villas, 100 apartments with special rental system. Sharjah Sustainable City, the first urban mixed-use project in the Emirate of Sharjah, which meets the highest standards of […]

The front pages of leading English and Arabic dailies in the UAE today (Tuesday) were carrying an important message, the upcoming edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) is trying to convey through a 360° social awareness campaign, “Beyond Communication”.  In the lead up to the ninth edition of the global forum on March […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, announced that more than 40 local and international real estate developers will take part in the 7th edition of the Real Estate Investment Exhibition (ACRES 2020) which will take place on March 5 – 7 at the Expo Center Sharjah, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh […]

With 64,012 free medical screenings, support of 795 medical clinics, and 300,000+ volunteering hours since its inception in 2011, Pink Caravan – an initiative dedicated to raising awareness for early detection of cancer, rides resolutely into its 10th year, combining its educational messaging with action in the form of free health screen checks for both […]

The 10-day creative writing retreat organised by by 1001 Titles to upskill Emirati and Arab writers and positively impact the Arab world’s creative landscape, concluded yesterday (Monday). Sponsored by Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature and held in collaboration with the Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) Office at the Al Badayer Retreat in central Sharjah, the […]

A starry night, far away from the city, with stretches of sand rolling up to the horizons define a different lifestyle in Dubai. Adventurers and nature lovers would definitely love exploring the traditional desert life in Arabia in the evening. No wonder, why evening desert safari Dubai has turned out to be a must-have experience […]

The robust agenda that forms the framework of the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2020) to be held from March 4 – 5, at the Sharjah Expo Centre will host nine workshops targeting students, journalists, photojournalists and government communication employees. Bringing together 64 leading global thinkers, top government officials and communication […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, has concluded a comprehensive visit to Pakistan, which entailed meetings with several entities and institutions in major cities of Islamabad and Lahore, and identifying sectors […]

When the Pink Caravan begins to roll its ‘caravan’ for its annual awareness-and-detection drive across the seven emirates from February 26 to March 6, it will be for the tenth time since its inception in 2011. The latest edition of the Pink Caravan Ride (PCR) – a breast cancer awareness initiative of the Sharjah-based non-profit […]

A newly convened joint committee comprising members of Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), Ministry of Education and the UAE’s teaching fraternity held its first meeting at the EPA headquarters to get the ball rolling on developing a 5-year roadmap to promote the role of Emirati publishers in the development of a national curriculum that aligns with […]

The world’s largest annual single entry chef competition, the 23nd Emirates International Salon Culinaire, will return from 3rd -5th March at Expo Centre Sharjah.  His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) will inaugurate the event at 11am on3rd March. The Emirates International Salon Culinaire is an annual […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah affirmed that the ‘Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth’ is designed to cover key areas that enable the shaping of strong communities, and that it highlights the role youth plays in community building and […]

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said that the Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth covers various aspects of community service and reflects the key role played by youth in upholding the stability of society, accomplishing its development and delivering its future. This […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at UNHCR, has called on governments and civil society organizations to treat the education of the low-income and crises affected communities as a priority. Her Highness noted that the protection of children’s dignity and […]

The United Kingdom is celebrating the cultural project of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, as Sharjah takes centre stage at The London Book Fair (LBF) 2020, from March 10 – 12, at Olympia, with the leading publishing event’s ‘Market Focus’ title, to […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently held, in cooperation with the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), an expanded consultative meeting with the sectoral business groups to review and listen to their comments, proposals, and challenges facing them towards achieving the best results in supporting economic work in the Emirate of Sharjah. […]

The Environment and Protected Area Authority’s (EPAA) centres received 604,784 visitors last year, including 117,535 visitors at the Children’s Farm, 158,419 at Sharjah Natural History & Botanical Museum and 213,905 visitors at the Arabian Wildlife Centre. The Islamic Botanical Garden received 62,478 visitors and Wasit Wetland Centre was visited by 26,897 people. Kalba Bird of […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an entity that aims to protect and elevate the rights and wellbeing of children and young adults (0 – 18 years) in Sharjah, has been conferred with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification for consistently offering services that meet the public’s as well as regulatory requirements, and for […]

The International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), a subsidiary of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has called on the nation to actively vote for their favourite public campaign launched by the five finalists of the Sharjah Government Communication Award’s new public voting category ‘The Voice of the People – UAE’ category, namely, Sharjah Electricity and […]

The Department of Family Development Centers (DFDC) of the institutions of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, today organized a motivational session entitled (The easiest way to achieve mental health). Held at the Sharjah Ladies Club, the session is presented by Dr. Hala Al Ablam, Certified Life Coach Consultant, in the presence of […]

Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), on Wednesday, inaugurated their first ever awareness campaign, “Archaeology 46,” primarily aimed at highlighting the importance of protecting the archaeological and material heritage of the Emirate of Sharjah. As part of this campaign, several activities introducing vital aspects of their diverse heritage will be organized until March 28. The official launching […]

To prepare its growing medical team for the tenth annual Pink Caravan Ride (PCR), the annual breast cancer awareness initiative that travels across the UAE providing free clinical examinations and promoting early detection of the disease, PCR’s higher steering committee held a series of training sessions to gear them up for the campaign. Being held […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) to be held from March 4 – 5 at the Expo Centre Sharjah, will be headlined by 64 leading global thinkers, government officials and intellectuals […]

HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently received a high-level Argentinian Delegation, headed by HE Raúl Alejandro Jalil, Governor of the Argentine Province of Catamarca, accompanied by HE Aldo Gabriel Sarkis, Minister of Investment and Development, HE David Sebastian Nobleja, Mayor of the city of Tinugasta […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an entity that aims to protect and elevate the rights and wellbeing of children and young adults (0 – 18 years) in Sharjah, has been conferred with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification for consistently offering services that meet the public’s as well as regulatory requirements, and for […]

For someone who had never cooked while growing up and made her first dish only in her 20s, Anissa Helou’s contribution to the global culinary canon and her unparalleled authority on an extensive range of cuisines is nothing short of extraordinary. In a delightful conversation with Emirati entrepreneur Mohamed Al Awadhi at the ‘Cooks & […]

The newly expanded Masjid-al-Fatimeen-al-Bohra in Al Manakh, Sharjah was inaugurated by Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the leader of the worldwide Dawoodi Bohra community, on Sunday, the 16th of February. In his brief address, Syedna especially expressed his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, and thanked the Government of Sharjah […]

More than 5,000 students from various schools in Sharjah have so far visited ‘Travelling Bricks’, a one-of-its-kind exhibition of 88 models created using around a million Lego bricks. The exhibition organised by Al Majaz Waterfront, one of Sharjah’s tourist, leisure and family destinations, and located near Al Rawi Café, the exhibition is open until 1 […]

The Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) has launched a comprehensive programme to motivate its first-batch students to be an exceptional vanguard in academic and scientific achievements, and role models for excellence in research and development. This will promote AASTS’s attractiveness to new students and strengthen its position as a […]

76% of the total exhibiting space at the 7th edition of Acres Real Estate Exhibition 2020 has been booked, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) announced today. Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qassimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the real estate exhibition will run […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with Korea International Trade Association (KITA), organised a Sharjah–Korea Business Roundtable yesterday (February 17, Monday) at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), to explore greater economic ties and synergies between Sharjah and Korea and introduce […]

This season of #letsmajaz will see the Musical singer Nassif Zeytoun and the pop singer Yara take to the stage at Al Majaz Amphitheatre on March 27, 2020, as they belt out chart-topping numbers to their enormous fan base. Sharjah’s landmark entertainment destination, Al Majaz, will be the setting of a phenomenal musical evening where […]

The 10th edition of annual 10-day Pink Caravan Ride to raise breast cancer awareness which will start from Sharjah on February 26 and run till March 6, has evolved into a tradition over the past decade. By offering early detection screening tests for breast cancer and spreading awareness about the importance of self-examination amongst the […]

Rafid Automotive Solutions, a joint venture between Sharjah Asset Management – the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah – and OWS Auto, provides quality services to vehicle owners, the public and private sectors, and individuals. The initiative is in line with Sharjah’s vision to provide the public with the best services. Rafid operates four […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Vice President of International Publishers Association (IPA) and Head of the Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) Advisory Committee, has inaugurated the Creative Writing Retreat, a new project taken up as part of the yearlong Sharjah WBC celebrations. Taking place at the recently-opened luxury eco-retreat in Sharjah, Al Badayer Retreat, the literary project has been launched by ‘1001 Titles’ […]

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the 10th edition of Sharjah Light Festival concluded its light shows yesterday (February 15, 2020), after attracting a strong turnout of visitors for 11 consecutive nights, during which a series of impressive light and […]

The ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) has announced HE Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia, as the keynote speaker who will be part of the forum’s opening proceedings on March 4, 2020. His interactive speech will offer attendes key global insights into effective reputation management. The 2016 Nobel Peace Prize […]

Al Qasba – Sharjah’s leisure destination for families and tourists, has announced the launch of new restaurants and cafés, as well as educational and sports centres. Additionally, many existing facilities at the destination have been expanded and upgraded. These new attractions representing popular international brands have been introduced to better cater to the diverse recreational […]

NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Media City (Shams) to support women-owned businesses across Sharjah through focused data collection that will aid in studies to advance women’s economic activities in the emirate. The data, thus collected, will contribute to the development of tools, processes and systems to […]

The Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 (SWBC) Office organised a specialised developmental workshop for 12 mid-career translators selected from seven countries. The course aims to boost translators’ skills in both Arabic and English and comes as part of Sharjah’s continued dedication to promote the translations movement into and out of Arabic. The three-day workshop, ‘Tarjem’, […]

The Italian city of Bologna is celebrating Sharjah as guest of honour at their upcoming Children’s Book Fair – one of the most prestigious children’s book fairs in the world, which will be taking place from March 30 to April 2. Sharjah’s programme includes panel discussions, interactive activities and traditional shows which highlight the leading […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at (UNHCR), underscored that actors in the humanitarian sector need to be more than charitable and sympathetic; they must also be extremely passionate about human rights […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, honored the winners of the 4th Sharjah Excellence Award 2019, in addition to honoring partners, sponsors, jury committee […]

Prominent landmarks and the iconic architecture of Sharjah’s East Coast, namely Dibba al Hisn, Khorfakkan, Kalba; Al Dhaid; and Al Hamriya are illuminated with a kaleidoscope of creative lights and colors this year, with the return of the much-talked-about Sharjah Light Festival, the emirate’s exciting annual light and sound spectacular. The marvelous light shows continue […]

The 22nd edition of the National Career Exhibition 2020 concluded on Tuesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The Career Fair was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and organized by the Expo Centre Sharjah in cooperation with […]

HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently received HE Bakhtiyor Ibragimov, Uzbekistan Ambassador to the UAE. The meeting, which was held at the SCCI headquarters, discussed avenues for developing economic cooperation relations, promoting joint investments, exchanging trade missions and building partnerships between the two business communities […]

Over 350 doctors will be available for consultations at over 70 fixed and mobile clinics, while 150 riders will join them in spreading awareness about breast cancer for the 10th edition of the Pink Caravan Ride, UAE’s leading breast cancer awareness initiative by Sharjah-based civil society organisation Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP). This was announced […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of Advisory Committee of Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) and Vice President of International Publishers Association (IPA), has conducted a detailed inspection visit yesterday of the ‘House of Wisdom’ library project, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and slated to open in April 2020. Sheikha Bodour […]

Offering UAE residents yet another opportunity to shop, eat, learn and be entertained, Sharjah’s leisure destination for families and tourists, Al Qasba, has announced a four-month Pop-up Avenue outdoor market, which begins this Thursday, February 13. Until Eid Al-Fitr which falls on May 24 this year, the Pop-Up Avenue will line the beautiful canal-side walkways […]

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) recently organised an event for National Environment Day with the theme “Nature-Based Solutions”. Held at Souq Al Jubail in Sharjah, the event, which was aimed at all community groups, helped to boost environmental awareness and social responsibility by highlighting the individual’s role in preserving the environment and its […]

The Sharjah Light Festival 2020 continues to dazzle visitors and tourists with spectacular displays that illuminate the most famous buildings and landmarks in Sharjah. This huge annual event, the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East, presents artistic interpretations of civilizations and cultures using the latest inventions and innovations in the world of sound, lighting and modern […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, in cooperation with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department and the Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group working under the SCCI umbrella, recently announced an integrated action plan for launching the 7th edition of the Real Estate Investment Exhibition (ACRES 2020), which is organized […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has officially opened applications for its Seed program. Sheraa is welcoming tech-enabled startups that are looking to achieve product market fit and become seed ready. The application process adopts a funnel-like approach, where applicants are classified as either Seed or Pre-seed. Seed startups that closely fit the program requirements are […]

Grab a top-deck seat on board the charming red City Sightseeing Sharjah (CSS) bus and enjoy the spectacular evening sights as the 10th Sharjah Light Festival transforms the city into a wide canvas of vibrant colours and dancing images. CSS will be running this special nightly tour through the entire duration of the festival, until […]

The Pearl Initiative, the business-led non-profit organisation promoting a culture of corporate transparency and accountability in the Gulf Region, organised a series of one-day workshops recently in partnership with NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), to discuss ways in which Gulf Region businesses should support its women employees for organisational success. Titled ‘Making the Business Case […]

The Champion Nurse Awards launch was held in Dubai supported by The Heath Bank. This launch to what will be an annual event celebrated the nurses’ invaluable contribution, achievements and applauded their dedication to the profession and humanity. Esteemed speakers from the health care sector exchanged views at the event about the necessity of establishing […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, today Sunday inaugurated the 22nd edition of the National Career Exhibition 2020 which is held at […]

It was a thrill for visitors at the first Sharjah Wheelers Festival held yesterday (Friday) at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, one of Sharjah’s inclusive cultural and leisure destinations. The event turned out to be an automotive enthusiast’s dream, bringing car and bike afficionados together to celebrate their passion and explore the world of unique cars. The […]

His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan, President and patron of the Arab Thought Forum, will be guest of honour at the 9th International Government Communication Forum (ICGF) in Sharjah, where he will deliver a keynote address during the opening ceremony on March 4, 2020. A writer and thinker, HRH El Hassan […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the 22nd edition of the National Career Exhibition 2020 will kick off this Sunday at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The Career Fair is organized by the Expo Centre Sharjah in cooperation with […]

Grab a top-deck seat on board the charming red City Sightseeing Sharjah (CSS) bus and enjoy the spectacular evening sights as the 10th Sharjah Light Festival transforms the city into a wide canvas of vibrant colours and dancing images. CSS commenced this special tour yesterday (Wednesday), which will run through the entire duration of the […]

Expo Centre Sharjah is once again set to host the region’s only exhibition dedicated to visual disability technologies from February 11 to 13, 2020. Displaying innovations and technologies in the field of specialized aids for the blind and the visually impaired, the fourth Sight ME will be organized by the Emirates Association of the Visually […]

The 12th Traditional Crafts Forum, organized by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) commenced on Tuesday at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. Under the theme “Sharjah’s Handicrafts,” the two-day forum highlights the work of local craftsmen and artisans, who have created products deeply rooted in the emirate’s cultural fabric and are also known […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the 22nd edition of the National Career Exhibition will be held from February 9 to 11, 2020. The Career Fair is organized by the Expo Centre Sharjah in cooperation with the Emirates […]

Al Qasba – Sharjah’s leisure destination for families and tourists, has announced the launch of new restaurants and cafés, as well as educational and sports centres. Additionally, many existing facilities at the destination have been expanded and upgraded. These new attractions representing popular international brands have been introduced to better cater to the diverse recreational […]

Growing prosperity and an increasing population in the Gulf states is taking a heavy toll on coastal and marine life, stated Mr. Fareed Krupp of Senkenburg Research Institute and Museum of Nature, Germany at the 21st Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabian Biodiversity, SICFAB. Organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, SICFAB, which […]

400 delegates including civil society leaders, healthcare experts, policymakers and specialists from 80 countries across six continents are converging in Sharjah for the third edition of the Global NCD Alliance Forum 2020 from February 9-11 to take forward the emirate’s mandate of turning the spotlight on and galvanising action for the noncommunicable disease (NCD) epidemic, […]

The Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature (Etisalat Award), organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and sponsored by the Etisalat Group, held four storytelling sessions for children to mark its participation at the 51st edition of Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF), which concludes on February 4, witnessed the participation of 900 […]

HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Founder and Chairman of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International has been announced as the guest of honour at the 9th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2020. He will be delivering a motivational speech titled ‘The Story of a Mind with No Limits’ at the event’s inauguration ceremony. One […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization in Dubai (JETRO Dubai), today organized the Sharjah – Japan Business Forum, with a view to exploring investment opportunities between the business communities of both countries, opening new horizons of partnership and developing long-standing economic, trade and cultural relations […]

Pink Caravan, a pan-UAE breast cancer early detection initiative, is partnering with leading independent film distributor Front Row, and VOX Cinemas, the Middle East’s largest and most rapidly growing exhibitor, on the release of Ordinary Love which stars Academy Award nominees Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville. Ahead of the upcoming 10th anniversary edition of Pink […]

The 21st Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabian Biodiversity (SICFAB), which is organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) and held in Desert Park, started yesterday morning with the participation of 158 experts, specialists, researchers and academics from 14 countries. The Forum will continue until February 6th. Over the course of four days, […]

As the debut edition of Sharjah Fringe Festival (Sharjah Fringe), presented by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in strategic partnership with Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), came to an end (Saturday) after a glorious 17-day run, the Middle Eastern rendition of the world’s largest art and entertainment festival has imbued fresh enthusiasm […]

Beachgoers at the Al Hamriyah Beach were in for a pleasant surprise when the Sharjah ‘Mobile Beach Library’ – an initiative launched by Knowledge without Borders (KWB), in cooperation with the Sharjah World Book Capital Office (SWBC Office) 2019 and the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) – was unveiled at the beach. The opening […]

‘Cookies for a Cause’, the annual fundraising campaign initiated by the Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG), has raised AED 54,800 to aid prisoners languishing in jails for non-payment of debts. This amount, raised in 2019, almost doubles the amount collected the previous year. 54 SGG Brownies (7 to 11 years) and Guides (12 to 15 years) […]

The Communication and Community Services Department at the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) recently introduced an initiative as part of a campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of barbecue charcoal in wilderness areas on Maliha Street (Khatm Tunnel and Hamdah Tunnel), in cooperation with EPAA’s Inspection Department and staff volunteers, including Sharjah […]

More than 60 emerging and experienced UAE-based writers, actors and directors, cutting across age groups and nationalities, are infusing the Sharjah Fringe festival with a vibrant energy with a wide genre of 10-minute plays under the first-ever Short+Sweet Sharjah banner. Teenager Mohammed Abeer and veteran Sunil Jasuja owned the stage at Masrah Al Qasba – […]

Jordanian pop singers Aziz Maraka and Adham Nabulsi brought their musical flair to the popular Al Majaz Amphitheatre on Friday night, offering hundreds of fans an exceptional concert boasting an incredible variety of Arabic rock-jazz. Performing for the first time in Sharjah, Arabic jazz musician Aziz Maraka was welcomed on the #letsmajaz stage with a roaring […]

A Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) project, House of Wisdom reimagines libraries for the 21st century, and is scheduled for public opening in April this year in Sharjah. Boasting a built-up area of 12,000 square metres and characterised by iconic design elements, contemporary Arabic architecture and interactive facilities, this high-tech library and social hub […]

The recently released data by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, showed that the number of the new memberships of the SCCI has remarkably increased in 2019, reaching 5626 members. While the total number of memberships movement in the main branch and other branches of the SCCI in Al Dhaid, Khor Fakkan, Dibba, […]

Organised by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), the 21st Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabian Biodiversity (SICFAB) will begin tomorrow – February 3rd – at Desert Park in Sharjah. The four-day Forum, which will be held until February 6th, will include discussions of several important issues related to biodiversity such as marine and […]

In a bid to empower young Brownies (7 – 11 years) make a positive difference in their communities by taking practical actions to learn and lead, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) organized two workshops, one of which was held in collaboration with The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a UAE-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees […]