The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has launched the Sharjah International Literary Agency (SILA), the first-of-its-kind literary agency in the UAE and the region, which aims to facilitate communication among publishers, authors, translators and creatives, and regulate their operations in line with the established local and regional legal and professional frameworks. SILA will play a vital […]

In light of how social media platforms have gone from being an entertainment extra to becoming an integral part of nearly every aspect of work and daily life,triggered by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Sharjah International Book Fair 2020 (SIBF) being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) from November 4 – 14, has announced its social […]

Interlinguistic and intercultural exchange of literature and ideas will be a key highlight of the 39thedition of the Sharjah International Book Fair to be held from November 4 – 14. In a celebration of literary and cultural diversity, 73 nations represented by 1,024 publishers will be leading cross-cultural dialogues at SIBF 2020 being held under […]

Sixty members of the Sharjah Children Parliament (SCP), an affiliate of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators’ Sharjah Children, discussed the impact of their participation across the two-year journey of the parliament’s 16th cycle, at a ceremony to announce its conclusion held virtually yesterday (Wednesday). The members, aged 8-11 years, spoke about their […]

The Sharjah International Book Fair has announced a series of internationally recognised Coronavirus (Covid-19) preventive measures, which will be implemented throughout the 39thedition, taking place from November 4 – 14, under the theme ‘The World Reads from Sharjah’. The health and safety protocols to be followed by all parties coming into Expo Centre Sharjah during […]

Sharjah will be the cynosure of all eyes in the global publishing industry tomorrow (Sunday, November 01) as the 10th Publishers Conference is inaugurated at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The 3-day event organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)opens ahead of the official opening of the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on November 4. […]

Sharjah Girl Guide (SGG) members learnt the art of watercolour painting,made handicrafts, honed their advocacy and social skills,and picked up on essentials of entrepreneurship in a series of online workshops SGG organised for them in October. Held on October 8, ‘Clay creation’in which Guides (11 – 14years) and Senior Guides (15–18 years) participated, was a […]

Literature enthusiasts and book lovers across the UAE can look forward to meeting more than 100 Arab and foreign authors who will sign their works for fans at the special Book Signing Corner set up at the 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority under the theme, ‘The World […]

Under the directives of 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 the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), TBHF, the global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need […]

Ahead of the 39thannual Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has welcomed publishing professionals worldwide to take advantage of its ‘Meet the Emirati Publishers’ business networking project launched last year, by either scheduling one-to-one meetings with local industry players at the fair, or exploring partnerships virtually. Interested publishers and industry professionals […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the 10thPublishers Conference to be held at the Expo Centre Sharjah from November 1 – 3, ahead of the official opening of the 39thSharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on November 4. The three-day event will host eight panel discussions on the key issues and challenges facing the publishing […]

The Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, underlined the Chamber’s commitment to communicating with the local business community through the sectoral business groups, in order to get acquainted with the latest developments, provide the necessary support to curb Covid-19 consequences on the economic activity, improve the […]

Sharjah Children Parliament, an initiative by Sharjah Children–a subsidiary of Rubu‘ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, will hold the closing ceremony of its 16thedition on Wednesday, October 28, at 5:00pm via video conferencing platform MicrosoftTeams, to showcase the highlights and achievements of the current edition. The 2019-2020 edition, themed ‘Leadership through Community Service’, was launched under the patronage of […]

Notable international literary icons including a Man Booker Prize winner, top-rated inspirational speakers, a spoken word artist, and several NYT bestselling authors, are among the diverse literary talents from across the globe who will make a live-streamed interactive appearance at the 39thedition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2020) from November 4 – 14, […]

HE Saif Mohammed Al-Midfa, the CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, underlined that the proactive and early recovery efforts made by the UAE’s wise leadership to confront the repercussions of Covid-19 have been an essential factor in the comeback of the tourism, exhibitions, and conferences sector and the acceleration of its recovery. Al-Midfa made the statement […]

His Excellency Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), affirmed that Sharjah continues its efforts to further diversify its economy by attracting more tech-based companies and by building sustainable relationships with a wide range of investors and companies representing the sector. His statement came during a visit to […]

The Health Promotion Department, HPD, at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA) has revealed the outcomes of its study to assess the health-supporting services in Sharjah schools and nurseries ahead of implementing the updated standards of the Healthy Schools Programme. The survey is composed of 11 sections and targeted the administrative and […]

H.E. Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (Shams) participated in the Digital edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) for a panel discussion to talk about SEZs and their global role post-COVID. Al Midfa joined other panellists to discuss digitalization, Industry 4.0, how SEZs can help reach broader economic development goals, […]

The 39thedition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2020organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), under the theme ‘The World Reads form Sharjah’, is bringing together renowned Arabauthors and intellectuals, who will be joining the fair virtually to lead a series of exciting literary and cultural discussions through the 11-day event, from November4 – […]

The AED500,000 Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA), has announced the extension of nomination submission deadline for the 2021 edition to November 15, 2020. Each year, award to is granted to an institution and individual working locally across Asia and Africa in recognition of their exceptional humanitarian contributions to alleviate the sufferings […]

The 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, SIBF, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, will be held from November 4 – 14 under the theme ‘The World Reads form Sharjah’ under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. A comprehensive overview […]

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Sharjah Islamic Bank launched the “Joud” prepaid card in cooperation with the Sharjah Charity International, which enjoys a list of qualitative benefits and added value aimed at digitizing the process of transferring funds and monthly financial aid from the association to about 1,300 needy families. The cards are aimed at making it easier for those […]

The 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will be held from November 4 – 14 under the theme ‘The World Reads form Sharjah’under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. A comprehensive overview […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank launched the “Joud” prepaid card in cooperation with the Sharjah Charity International, which enjoys a list of qualitative benefits and added value aimed at digitizing the process of transferring funds and monthly financial aid from the association to about 1,300 needy families.  The cards are aimed at making it easier for those […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has confirmed its participation in the first digital edition of the UAE Ministry of Economy’s Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), scheduled to be held from 20 to 22 October under the theme “Reimagining Economies: The Move towards a Digital, Sustainable and Resilient Future”. The SCCI will be taking […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) signed a memorandum of understanding with Skyline University College, with the aim of allocating scholarships worth not less than AED 2 million, in the form of discounts ranging from 30% to 50%. The scholarships will be available for all owners of licensed companies with Shams, and their families, and also for […]

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority recently organized a largescale program to mark the annual International Archaeological Day, on 17th October, which included field visits to several archaeological sites and media tours of Jebel Buhais and Mleiha.  The program also included a virtual lecture delivered via Zoom, presented by Eisa Yousif, Director of the Department Archaeology at […]

Amy Smeed, Head of Animation at the Walt Disney Animation Studios gave her young audience a glimpse into the world of animation at an online workshop titled ‘Bringing Characters to Life: Animation at Disney’, on the closing day of ‘Let’s have FUNN’, a first of its kind virtual media arts event that was organised by […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, celebrated recently the first anniversary of the establishment of the Small & Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101), one of the SCCI’s initiatives to support and motivate young people to engage in commercial and economic business, and to create positive a work environment to promote sustainable development in […]

In its capacity as the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) regional director for MENA, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), recently led a regional members’ meeting virtually in association with WAIPA, to analyse how investment promotion agencies (IPAs) in the MENA region […]

The challenges photographers face during the course of their work and how to overcome them was the topic of discussion at a panel titled ‘Photographers’ Stories’. held yesterday (Thursday), the fourth day of ‘Let’s Have FUNN’, a first of its kind virtual media arts event being organized by FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts for Children […]

The fact that sports and philanthropy have a similar power to bring people from all walks of life together, to stand behind a cause has been proven, once again, as the Sharjah Sports Club (SSC) signed a cooperation agreement today (October 15) with The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to […]

Sharjah’s virtual media arts event, Let’s have FUNN, will come to a close on Friday offering one final for children to enjoy cinema handpicked from around the globe by FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children, to appeal to the imagination and taste of movie lovers, especially those up to the age of […]

An online panel discussion titled ‘Acting Performances’ attracted a large audience yesterday (Wednesday) at the virtual media arts event ‘Let’s Have FUNN’, organised by FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth. The session saw Emirati actor and producer Samira Ahmed, and Kuwaiti actor Ahmed Irajdiscussing the […]

The Pink Caravan, a pan-UAE breast cancer awareness initiative of the UAE-based non-profit, Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), is taking forward its educational messaging agenda with five expert-led discussions in three languages this month to raise community awareness on key issues surrounding breast health and breast cancer. On Tuesday, 6 October, Pink Caravan kicked off […]

How can you learn and practise a skill like photography during this time of social isolation and physical distancing? The solution was an integral part of an online workshop titled ‘Introduction to Photography’ held yesterday (Wednesday), the third day of ‘Let’s Have FUNN’, a first of its kind virtual media arts event being organised by […]

Sharjah Charity International, SCI, stated in a report that it assisted 7,206 eye patients with blindness and eye diseases at a financial value of AED3.2 million from 2012 until the end of 2019, thanks to the support and donations of philanthropists. The report coincides with the World Sight Day, observed on the 15th October every […]

Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), recently organized a remote lecture titled “Preservation of Ancient Silver Coins.” The lecture was presented by Dr. Al-MoatazBillah Al-Shahawi, a member of the American Numismatic Association, researcher at the Getty Foundation, member of the University of California and the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World in New York and […]

ION, the UAE-based sustainable and smart transportation company, has conducted a successful pilot trial for its NAVYA AUTONOM autonomous shuttles at the University City of Sharjah, the world’s largest integrated educational district in the world. The trial, which was overseen by Sharjah Police for traffic and safety reasons, was designed to assess the operational efficiency […]

Al Zahia Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination has moved one step closer to completion with the ground-breaking ceremony of its highly sustainable Al Yasmeen neighbourhood. Scheduled for completion in 2022, Al Yasmeen is designed for discerning families and young couples that demand luxury and tranquillity from the place they call home. The neighbourhood will comprise a […]

FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth, introduced young participants to the delightful world of animation and flipbook making at the opening virtual workshop held yesterday (October 12) as the entity commenced its five-day virtual media arts event, ‘Let’s have FUNN’. FadiSyriani, Beirut-based animator and founder […]

The low-cost carrier, Air Arabia, has announced the resumption of directs flights between Sharjah and the Ukrainian capital Kiev starting 25th October, 2020. Air Arabia also said it is introducing a free COVID-19 insurance coverage to passengers which is automatically included with bookings. Customers can book flights via Air Arabia’s website, contacting the call centre, […]

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) inaugurated the East Expansion project, which extends over an area of 4000 square meters.  At a total cost of 40 million dirhams, the project is a qualitative addition to the airport, contributing to enhancing its regional and global competitiveness. It is a stage within the comprehensive expansion plan with an […]

Young cinema lovers, it’s time to dive into a unique experience the ‘Let’s Have FUNN’virtualeventhas put together for you to be able to enjoy from the comfort and safety of your homes. Dozens of unique films have been handpicked to be shown during the five-day virtual event, which began on Monday. A selection of five […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has called on UAE media professionals working across print and digital sectors to register for a specialised workshop that has been designed to equip them with practical knowledge and guidelines on reporting on issues related to children. The workshop is being organised […]

Female leaders in gender advocacy and women empowerment from the Middle East have met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to reflect on how girls’ education and economic empowerment in the region have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and talk about their unique experiences in trying to overcome current challenges to protect […]

The Pink Caravan, a pan-UAE breast cancer awareness initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), will be marking the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with more than 50 events, including free checkups and screenings, webinars and online lecturesin four different languages,which it has planned in collaboration with several government and private organisations. […]

Sharjah-based Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, HFZA, has signed a new agreement with ALUCOR, innovative international engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor. Under the agreement, ALUCOR leased 555,418 sq. ft of the inner harbor quayside land inside the free zone to expand its operations and businesses in the region. ALUCOR was founded in the UAE with […]

FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth in the UAE, will be organising four exciting discussion sessions during ‘Let’s Have FUNN’ –a five-day virtual film and media event set to be held from October 12– 16. The sessions will be led by a line-up of renowned […]

In partnership with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Smart Dubai and Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), the Sharjah Finance Department recently launched the first phase of linking its services to the Digital Identity, providing customers with secure access to the services of the two smart delivery systems (Tahseel) and the government financial system (Takamul) via […]

As part of its strategy to prepare an elite of functional leaders and competencies capable of enhancing Sharjah’s sustainable development process, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Training & Development Centre (STDC), organized a series of online training courses aimed at developing skills of the Chamber and its affiliated […]

Carrying the theme, ‘The World Reads from Sharjah’, the 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) to be held from November 4-14, will continue to spread the joy of reading and capture imaginations as it gears up to host hundreds of Arab and international publishers. One of the top three book fairs in […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has won the 13th Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility Awards in the category of public sector organization/ departments. Organized by the Arabia CSR Network, the award is the first-of-its-kind initiative to gain the support of the leadership of Dubai, the UN Global Compact, the United Nations Environment Programme, […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has called on the international community to make education of refugee girls a top priority. Her Highness […]

FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth, will be hosting an amazing lineup of film, photography and art workshops from 12 – 16October, as the entity commences a five-day virtual film and media event, ‘Let’s Have FUNN’. Designed to equip the young generations with new skills, […]

In an act of solidarity with its UNESCO World Book Capital peer, Beirut, Sharjah has announced an emergency relief fund for Lebanese publishers affected by the tragic blast in Port Beirut in early August. The emergency relief fund has been rolled out by Sharjah in collaboration with the Sharjah World Book Capital Office 2019 (SWBC […]

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority organized a remote lecture via the Zoom application, entitled ‘The History of Stone Traps in Jordan, Using the New Technology in the Luminescence of the Stone Surface’. Presented by DrSahar Al-Khasawneh, Head of Conservation and Management of Cultural Resources and Administration at the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology at Yarmouk University, […]

Arada has announced the latest in a series of construction contracts at Aljada, the AED24 billion mixed-use community in the heart of New Sharjah. The developer awarded the AED102 million contract to build Phase 2 infrastructure works to support a number of different communities within Aljada to Al Marwan General Contracting Company. The scope of […]

Sharjah Airport Authority has collaborated with Sharjah Driving Institute to launch an initiative aimed at localising technical jobs in the Fire and Rescue Department. As part of the airport’s strategy to qualify and attract Emirati cadres to various departments within the authority, in a bid to keep pace with the state’s directions in raising the […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah recently participated in a webinar co-organized by the International Congress & Convention Association – Middle East Chapter and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The meeting is aimed at strengthening the international cooperation in the tourism sector and the constant coordination with the relevant exhibitions and conferences authorities to underline […]

The Middle East’s sustainability pioneer Bee’ah is hosting a new weekly series of virtual talks on recycled architecture, to shed new light on how urban design must integrate and reconcile with sustainability principles. Moderated by Dr. Georges Kachaamy, Director of the Centre of Research, Innovation and Design at the American University in Dubai, the virtual […]

Following the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, UAE, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Founder and Royal Patron of the Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), the Ameera Fund, a global fund run collaboratively by FOCP and TBHF, has announced the allocation of US 1.2 […]

Following the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Founder and Royal Patron of the Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), the Ameera Fund, a global fund run collaboratively by FOCP and TBHF, has announced the allocation […]

The University of Sharjah, UoS, and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, have launched the 5th edition of the Sharjah Chamber Award for Innovators, which is organized by the UoS and sponsored by the SCCI. Featuring 8 new scientific fields in the categories of innovative projects and specialized academic research, the AED 100,000-award […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), in cooperation with “Canon”, organized a free workshop to support entrepreneurs and emerging talents. The workshop focused on training participants how to master both the technical and creative aspects of digital videography, and how to use professional and cinematic video camera; enabling them to take their skills to professional levels. The […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, revealed that the Sharjah Training & Development Center (STDC) has obtained accreditation as a certified center for administrative and occupational training from the Sharjah Private Education Authority. According to this, the STDC becomes qualified to organize and hold training courses and workshops in the administrative and professional […]

Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), on Monday organized a virtual lectured titled, “The scientific methodology for the restoration and detection of forgery of archaeological paintings.” Attended by over 200 participants, the goal of organizing the lecture was to spread awareness about the relevance of archaeological collections and painting among enthusiasts and specialists in the field. The […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), won the ‘Best Islamic Bank’ and the ‘Most Innovative Digital Bank’ award 2020, at the 8th International Finance Award (IFA), which highlights the achievements of all banks providing outstanding services across areas of innovation, infrastructure development and customer focus. The winners will be honoured during a ceremony due to be held […]

The “Big Sale 2020” exhibition for electronic & fashion products has kicked off today Thursday amid the participation of more than 100 international brands from the most renowned fashion, accessories, home appliances, smartphones, and electronic brands. Hosted by the Expo Centre Sharjah, the 4-day event is offering its visitors a spectacular shopping experience, while families […]