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 […]