The Sharjah Archaeology Authority organized a virtual lecture on Islamic coins and a journey into modern research methodologies and their importance.It was managed by Eisa Yousif, Director of Archaeology Department at Sharjah Archaeology Authority. Researcher Dr Muhammad Abdullah Al-SayedYunus, a specialist in Islamic antiquities and coins, spoke about the importance and history of Islamic money, […]

In fulfilment of its primary mission to empower young Emiratis to work in the maritime sector, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport branch in Sharjah (AASTS) has opened admissions for their Spring semester that is scheduled to begin in February 2021. The academy’s College of Maritime Transport and Technology is offering Bachelor […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, said that the newly inaugurated House of Wisdom (HoW) – an iconic architectural marvel and Sharjah’s new cultural edifice, marks the opening of a new chapter that contributes to strengthening […]

The 11th edition of Pink Caravan Ride, an annual breast cancer awareness initiative of UAE-based non-profit Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), will ride into 2021 in a unique format in February with the participation of equestrian clubs from every emirate, and will be marked by 42 days of free health screenings for men and women […]

To support and Innovation ecosystem and knowledge economy  in the region, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has launched the Sharjah Angel Investors Network (SAIN). This initiative will contribute to making the UAE economy an open global laboratory for testing new concepts of advanced future technology and a global platform for innovation […]

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the general budget for the Emirate of Sharjah of AED 33.6 billion for the fiscal year 2021. According to Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), the budget has increased 12 percent compared to the final 2020 budget with the aim […]

During its 15th periodic meeting, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has approved the operational plan for the year 2021. The plan comprises a set of important objectives, including the Chamber’s full commitment to supporting the business sector, entrepreneurs, and SME owners and helping them overcome the Covid-19-related challenges. This is in line […]

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in coordination with Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority, announced the resumption of two intercity bus routes between the two Emirates as of Sunday, December 27th. The first is Route E306 where buses will start from Al Ghubaiba Bus station in Dubai and head to Al Jubail Bus Station in Sharjah […]

Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has announced the launch of its seasonal campaign “Warm Winter”, which is concerned with distributing in-kind aid such as clothes, blankets and heating material to families and the needy to protect them from the winter. The campaign is in coordination with the country’s embassies and their representatives in these countries and […]

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, affirmed that the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah is not limited to being a museum that houses pictures and manuscripts, but rather a place that is rich in many activities and programmes that serve the Holy Quran and those interested […]

Business leaders, senior government officials and key decision makers in the UAE have lauded the extraordinary success of the recently concluded fourth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), organised virtually for the first time this year by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). Citing the strategic role of entrepreneurship as an integral pillar of competitive economies, […]

A high-level delegation of UAE ministers recently visited the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park). They witnessed the important role of the Park in strengthening innovation, scientific research and use of technology to achieve the UAE’s vision of a knowledge-based economy. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy; Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al […]

The ‘Furniture 360’ and ‘Trendz 2020’ exhibitions concluded at the Expo Centre Sharjah after they have successfully established themselves as one of the most prominent commercial events in the fields of furniture, home furnishings, high-end fashion, perfume, and cosmetics. Over the course of six days, more than 12,000 visitors and shoppers flocked to the Expo […]

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority(EPAA) in Sharjah has completed the implementation of the “Tree Planting in Governmental Institutions and Departments” program and the “Tree in Every House” program, both of which are initiatives to distribute seedlings to government agencies and residents. The EPAA distributed 4,700 seedlings during November and December, of which 2,500 went […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, in cooperation with Sharjah Police, announced the launch of community awareness campaign about the security of the facilities in Sharjah’s industrial zones, under the themed “Your business safety is a key to its flourishment”. The campaign, which lasts for a whole year, aims to raise awareness among […]

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Air Arabia, the MENA region’s low-cost carrier, have launched an advocacy campaign to mark the agency’s 70th anniversary. The campaign entails positioning UNHCR’s artwork on one of Air Arabia’s aircrafts for three months, starting today. In a ceremony attended by Nadia Jbour, Head of UNHCR office in the UAE; […]

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), showcased compelling opportunities for Italian businesses in a range of key industries in Sharjah’s expanding investment ecosystem at a high-level virtual business webinar held recently, titled ‘Investment Opportunities for Italian Companies in Sharjah’. Highlighting Sharjah’s advantages in providing an impressive […]

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) organized a virtual lecture entitled “The Scientific Methodology for Examining and Analyzing Wood Effects”, which focused on treatment and maintenance methods. During the lecture, researcher Muhammad Mustafa, a master’s student at the Egyptian Japanese University of Science and Technology, and a wood restorer at the Egyptian Museum, spoke about his […]

In a festive atmosphere and unique shopping experience, the ‘Furniture 360’ and ‘Trendz 2020’ exhibitions, which are currently underway at the Expo Centre Sharjah, attracted thousands of visitors who came to take advantage of the major discounts of up to 75% on the finest and state-of-the-art furnishings, home appliances, smart home technologies, modern fashion, perfumes, […]

Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, SRTI Park, announced the inauguration of the first house built in the region with 3D printing technologies with traditional architecture on the complex grounds, expressing his happiness with this achievement. He pointed out to “Sharjah 24” that this house is Arab design and heritage, […]

The ‘Publishers Club’, a virtual discussion initiative organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA),organised a session focusing on the business opportunities Indian publishers can benefit from in Sharjah, and delved into ways they could leverage their presence in the emirate to drive their business in the wider Middle Eastern region. The session titled ‘Opportunities for […]

Under the title ‘How to be a successful franchisor’, the Small & Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101) at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, organized a virtual workshop to get entrepreneurs acquainted with the best practices in the franchising industry. The event was held in cooperation with the Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy and was […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank has obtained an accreditation certificate from the World Disability Union (the regional office) as a friendly entity for people with special needs. The certification comes following the bank’s success in qualifying three of its branches to be suitable for people with special needs- the branches are in City Center Mirdif, Mall of […]

Sharjah’s retail industry will be witnessing heavy commercial traffic from 14 to 19 December, where the Expo Centre is organizing and hosting the 2nd ‘Furniture 360’ and the 1st ‘Trendz 2020’ exhibitions. The two major events bring together over 180 companies of the leading local and international companies in the fields of home furniture and […]

Ramping up the grand celebrations and activities to mark the inauguration of the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) is organising a ‘heritage village’ which will showcase the rich variety of Emirati handicrafts and the original flavours of the local cuisine from December 15 – 19. Walking around the village, reminiscent of Khorfakkan’s vibrant […]

The Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) has concluded 2020 with major achievements that strengthen its strategic role in supporting the maritime economy in the UAE and the Arab region as a whole. This achieves AASTS’ mission to empower young Emiratis to work in the maritime sector. AASTS has overcome […]

The fourth annual edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) came to a powerful close on December 10 (Thursday) after five days of presentations and workshops aimed at motivating and inspiring entrepreneurs and the public to work collectively to make an impact in their communities and build a better future together. Organised by the Sharjah […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s virtual initiative, the Publishers Club, has announced its next session entitled ‘Opportunities for Indian Publishers in Sharjah and the wider Middle East’ to be held on Tuesday, December 15. Guest speaker, Ravi Deecee, Managing Partner of DC Books, one of the top five publishers in India,will lead the discussions, highlighting opportunities […]

“Leadership is about resilience; it is the unbelievable drive to not let anything get in the way of achieving your objective,” said David Jones, Co-founder of One Young World and Founder of You & Mr. Jones, on the final day of the virtual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2020, organised by Sheraa Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). At the […]

Powerful voices of change took centre stage on the closing day of the fourth annual edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center(Sheraa). Held in a unique virtual format under the theme #BeTheHero, SEF 2020 concluded its five-day run yesterday with six engaging sessions where young global changemakers shared their […]

What does it take to be a superhuman at the workplace? Sharing the knowledge he has gained from thought leaders, experts and entrepreneurs as the host of the podcast seriesSuperhumans at Work, international speaker Jason Campbell highlighted four ways to rewrite the rules of performance at work yesterday (December 9) at the ongoing Sharjah Entrepreneurship […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the House of Wisdomtoday (Wednesday) – a new cultural edifice and an iconic architectural marvel situated near the University City of Sharjah, which celebrates the emirate’s yearlong tenure as UNESCO World Book Capital 2019. Reimagined as a library […]

“Working together brings much better results than doing it alone, as we have seen in many instances during this period of crisis due to the Coronavirus pandemic,” said School of Life coach and consultant Susan Kahn, opening the first workshop of Day Three of the ongoing fourth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2020,organised […]

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, and HE Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, held a virtual meeting recently to explore collaboration in vital sectors of culture, economy, science and technology. Against a backdrop discussions highlighting the digital transformation and […]

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) organized a virtual lecture entitled ‘Mleiha’s Antiquities and their Importance in the Arabian Peninsula’, which was presented by Eisa Yousif, Director of Archaeology Department at Sharjah Archaeology Authority. The lecture was centred on Mleiha and its position throughout history as a human settlement area for thousands of years, its medium […]

Being the first on-ground exhibition since the onset of the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, the 39th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair, SIBF, organised by Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, has amassed incredible media coverage from hundreds of newspapers, news agencies, radio and television channels from around the around the globe. The events of the first-ever […]

“Focus on the sciences that will help create the technology that will let us live in harmony with nature,” was Dr. Jane Goodall’s advice to young entrepreneurs participating in the fourth edition of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) being organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center “Sheraa”. Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Executive Chairman of the Department of Government […]

The recently announced winners of the inaugural edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)’s $250,000 equity-free prize purse‘UCAN’ or the Ubuntu Care And Nurture Startup Awards featured in a discussion yesterday (Sunday, December 6), as part of the inaugural proceedings of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2020. UCAN was launched in September to empower entrepreneurs in […]

The fourth edition of the fully virtual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) opened on December 6, Sunday,with two powerful discussions, which have impressed upon the need for investing in the next generation of impact entrepreneurs. Everyone can be a changemaker Titled ‘The Butterfly Effect: How Everyone can be a […]

The 4th annual edition of the region’s fastest growing festival celebrating entrepreneurs, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) opened on Sunday, December 6, under the theme #BeTheHero. Organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), this is the first fully-virtual edition of SEF, powered by Sahab Smart Solutions. In her keynote address to mark the opening of […]

Preparations by the Expo Centre Sharjah are in full swing to host the 2nd ‘Furniture 360’ and the 1st ‘Trendz 2020’ exhibitions, which will be held from 14 to 19 December 2020. The two events are expected to bring together a broad range of the leading companies in the manufacture and design of home furniture […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), issued an administrative directive appointing Marwa Obaid Al Aqroubi as the Director of House of Wisdom, a ‘future library’ and social hub being brought to life by Shurooq. The decision reaffirms Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi’s trust in Al Aqroubi’s vast experience as […]

Al Majaz Amphitheatre lit up last night (Thursday) as Sharjah celebrated the 49th National Day of the founding of the UAE with a grand concert paying rich tributes to the nation’s extraordinary journey and historic achievements. Emirati singing superstar Hussein Al Jassmi along with other popular singers including Aryam, Jassim Muhammad, Faisal Al Jasem and […]

The 4th edition of the Sharjah Falconers Club Championship – Telwah, organised with the support of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), saw strong participation from 165 falconers with 391 birds competing over first two days. Held as part of the UAE’s 49th National Day celebration, the competition started on Wednesday (December 2) and […]

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s award-winning sustainability pioneer, celebrated the 49th UAE National Day and paid tribute to the seven emirates of the country with a stunning solar-powered lightshow, a first for the region, at its new headquarters. Bee’ah’s Headquarters, set to launch in 2021 as one of the world’s greenest and smartest AI-integrated office of […]

In celebration of the UAE’s 49th National Day on December 2, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), and affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA)has launched the ‘Women of Sharjah’ campaign to highlight the achievements of top female entrepreneurs in the emirate, and the contributions they have made to the development journey of the country. […]