Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) has partnered with audiobook platform Kitab Sawti — the world’s largest Arabic language audiobook library — to offer a free 3-month membership to 5,000 people around the world. This partnership comes as part of SWBC’s efforts in supporting the knowledge creation industry as well as giving all members of society […]

The Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) has recently arranged the first “Marine E-Talk” to connect its students with decision makers and key professionals in the maritime sector. Such initiative is part of AASTS’ continuous efforts to adopt new methods that connect students with the maritime sector, which is one […]

To empower the youth with relevant knowledge and skills required to excel in the fast-paced media sector, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), a subsidiary of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation, has enrolled 30 members for the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) ‘Career Shadow’ programme, which will run unti April 23 under the slogan ‘Media Skills’. […]

The CEO of the Expo Centre Sharjah and Member of the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE – MENA Chapter), His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, called for redefining the exhibitions through the investment in the new technologies, such as the 5G communications, robots, and the AI technologies and the development of a new […]

Members of the Tijarah 101 Center of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently participated in a virtual workshop entitled “steps to develop entrepreneurs in time of crisis”. The event was co-organized by the National SME Program and Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy in cooperation with the SCCI and targeted those interested in establishing their […]

Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based civil society organisation, has launched a social media drive to unite people virtually to share inspiring stories, and celebrate kinship and solidarity as we go through a challenging period in varying forms of lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Calling on people to share personal experiences of […]

A 3D printing company located at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has ramped up production of 3D-printed face masks, including manufacturing face shields that provide wider 180-degree protection of the face against coronavirus, COVID-19. Immensa Technology Labs, an engineering company based at SRTI Park that usually focuses on spare parts for […]