The Health Promotion Department, HPD, at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA), recently held a virtual meeting to discuss the mechanism for adopting the latest international standards for analyzing the results of its “remote work” survey. The first of its kind survey was launched by the HPD last June, as part of […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced that it will continue to receive applications for the 39th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards until September 1, 2020. The authority is accepting nominations for seven categories including Best Emirati Book, Best Arabic Novel, Best Creative Emirati Book (Travel), Best Emirati Book in the Field […]

The second edition of Startup Sharjah, a program established by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), in partnership with the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), has officially come to a close after four aspiring tech-enabled startup teams of high school students received grants of 10,000 AED (first place), 5,000 AED (second place), and 2,500 AED (third […]

Sharjah Civil Defence signed an agreement with Sahab Smart Solutions (Sahab) recently to develop an advanced digital platform that will offer individuals and corporates secure and easy access to the entire gamut of services offered by the department. Managed by Sahab, this digital user interface powered by latest technologies will feature a fully integrated websiteas […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has emphasised the crucial role of parents in preparing children, both emotionally and physically, as they head back to school for the new academic year. With both public and private schools in the UAE announcing plans to welcome students […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), won the 17thSharjah Award for Voluntary Work, which recognizes organizations supporting volunteer work. In 2019, SIB extended supported to several institutions by participating in volunteering opportunities, with the intention of positively contributing towards the community. SIB was acknowledged with the award during a virtual ceremony held via Sharjah Channel. The bank […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, has announced the release of a new business license package, which is intended to extend support to women entrepreneurs within the region, on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day on 28th August. The‘Women Entrepreneurs’ package supports women looking to begin their entrepreneurial […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) recently signed two memorandums of understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Driving Institute (SDI) aimed at developing two driver training units in both zones. The move comes as part of enhancing cooperation between both parties to achieve their common objectives, including […]

The Representative Committee of the Industry Sector Business Group of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently discussed a number of the strategic affairs, including mechanisms for exploring post-Covid-19 future plans and how to confront the current economic challenges in order to enhance the contribution of the industry sector in the growth of […]

Through a vibrant, virtually-held artistic fundraiser for the Beirut explosion victims, young members of the Sharjah-based Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), have put up a spectacular show of their skills in painting and music to generate awareness and offer much-needed humanitarian support. Titled ‘Salam Cultural Event’, the artistic gathering hosted on Zoom by the […]