Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF), the Arab region’s first film festival that celebrates children’s and youth cinema, commenced its two-day virtual Children’s Cinema Global Forum yesterday (Friday, January 29) with a thought-provoking discussion on ‘Children’s Cinema – Past and Future’ that offered an insight into the potential of cinema as a […]

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For businesses, WhatsApp Enterprise is a free app that lets them have a business presence on the world’s largest messaging platform. The app helps organisations to connect via instant text messages with clients and has a far better response rate than conventional contact methods. On a range of smartphones, WhatsApp is a free texting and […]

As part of its mission to preserve and protect Emirati cultural heritage for future generations, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has joined hands with Italian jewellery brand, Bvlgari, to explore and analyse practices surrounding the curation and documentation of cultural heritage and to share this knowledge through a series of virtual sessions with experts in the […]

The first mega sale being held in Sharjah this year is offering visitors some of the biggest discount deals on a wide range of lifestyle products. The Consumer Electronics Fashion – Big Shopper Sale 2020 (CEF 2021) is under way at Expo Centre Sharjah since January 26, till itconcludes on Saturday, January 30. In the […]

Starting (Friday) January 29, classic car buffs in the UAE will be able to get their fill of 50-plus classic as well as vintage automobiles through four consecutive weekends, at the Classic Cars Festival being organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), to promote UAE’s “World’s Coolest Winter” campaign. Organised in collaboration with […]

Sharjah Airport has achieved a new global accomplishment by obtaining the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) certificate from the Airports Council International (ACI), becoming the first airport in the UAE to do so, and the seventh in the Middle East. This certification recognises the achievements of Sharjah Airport as an International Hub which provides a safe […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services,has rolled out a number of initiatives to support and encourage those embarking on their entrepreneurial careers. The incentives include a 35% reduction on standard visa packages- which include general trading services, and consultancy and media activities- as well as a 50% reduction […]

The 2nd edition of Sharjah Shopping Promotions, which is organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and runs till February 13 under the slogan ‘Back to Shopping’, gives five cogent reasons why Sharjah is your perfect shopping destination while enjoying the world’s coolest winter. Shop & win Sharjah’s shopping malls and retail […]

Sharjah Airport announced today that Vistara’s inaugural flight arrived from Delhi, India. Vistara, India’s leading airline, also operates daily flights between Mumbai’s International Airport and Sharjah Airport. The airport welcomed the inaugural flight with a traditional water cannon salute. Sharjah Airport hosted an esteemed reception in the “Lounge”, in the presence of Dr AmanPuri, Consul […]

Sharjah Events, an initiative of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, has announced the launch of the #SeeSharjah campaign that aims to collate visual content shared on social media depicting the exciting activities, events and attractions held throughout the year in the Emirate. Residents and visitors can also share authentic images and videos taken in and […]

The Maldives Heritage Week was officially launched on Sunday, 24th January at the Cultural Heritage Centre Al Bait Al Gharbi, in the heart of Sharjah. The event was opened by HE Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, and Her Excellency Amina Shabeena, the Ambassador of the Republic of the […]

The ongoing second season of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority’s (Shurooq) virtual architectural talk series, Sharjah Designscape, has been delighting global audiences with thought-provoking sessions on how designers around the world are rewriting the rules of architecture with fearless forms,dramatic designs, and intimate engagement with users of a space. The six-part fortnightly virtual discussions, moderated […]

The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF), the UAE’s and the Arab region’s first film fete that celebrates children’s and youth cinema, has announced the inaugural edition of the Children’s Cinema Global Forum that will bring together experts to find a way forward for cinema being produced for this age group, as […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has signed an investment agreement with TORRECID, a Globalized Multinational Business Group dedicated to providing products, services, solutions and future trends to the Ceramic and Glass Sector, to boost the former operations in the region. Under the agreement, the Spanish group will lease three state-of-the-art warehouses stretching over an area […]

Sharjah will be abuzz with the photographic experiences of five of the most innovative global photographic artists as they join a group of top photography talents from around the globe at the fifth edition of Xposure International Photography Festival, to be held from February 10 – 13at Expo Centre Sharjah. Brent Stirton, a multi-award-winning South […]

The 2nd edition of “Sharjah Shopping Promotions” campaign continues to draw a smile on the face of shoppers and visitors with its attractive offers and mouth-watering discounts, as well as valuable and precious prizes. Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, the Sharjah Shopping Promotions is on till February 13, 2021, under the slogan ‘Back […]

2020 was arguably one of the most challenging years in human history. The onset of COVID-19 strapped the global economy on a roller-coaster ride,affecting both lives and livelihoods of people worldwide. On the business side particularly, the pandemic has revealed the resilience of cities like Sharjah, which continued to grow amid crisis by allowing global […]

Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) organized an afforestation campaign in the Al Muntather Reserve, located in Al-Batayeh area, this morning, Thursday 21st January. The initiative targeted Authority’s employees across all of its branches, as well as employees from government, private, and voluntary organisations, and was met with inordinate approval from all attendees. […]

FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth, has recently concluded a unique silhouette animation workshop where young participants learnt an array of beginner’s techniques to bring artfully cut paper characters to life through traditional stop-motion animation. In line with FUNN’s mission to empower children and youth […]

The Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), elucidated the challenges caused by the rapid shift to e-learning for both educational institutions and corporate training organisations, and outlined key strategies to increase engagement in online learning to drive better outcomes for all at a webinar hosted recently. Targeting teachers, students […]

On the occasion of its 10thyear of operations, the Pearl Initiative announced the launch of its updated strategy,titled PI Vision 2025, marking a renewed pledge to advance the business case for strong corporate governance practices across the Gulf region. PI Vision 2025was recently endorsed during the Pearl Initiative’s Board of Governors and CEO Council meetings, […]

The Big Bad WolfOnline Book SaleU.A.E is organising its first Book Sale for the U.A.E, to be held online from January 23 – 25 exclusively on the region’s leading e-commerce platformnoon.com. Book lovers of all age groups will be able to pick from hundreds of titles spanning a variety of literary genres, and enjoy upto […]

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, has explored potential ways of strengthening cooperation between Sharjah and Brasilia in vital sectors including culture, sports and science,with HE Fernando Luís LemosIgreja, Brazilian Ambassador to the UAE. Both parties discussed the possibility of establishing Brazilian cultural centre in the emirate […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank reports an increase in its operating profits before provisions by 8.7%, amounting to AED 697.7 million, compared to AED 642.1 million for the same period last year. The exceptional circumstances that the world is going through, the Bank has been prudent to hedge the potential risks owing to these difficult economic conditions […]

The Health Promotion Department (HPD) at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah and its health-promoting associations unveiled the programs and initiatives that will be organized throughout the year 2021. The new activities aim to consolidate healthy patterns among all members of society, improve public health in the Emirate of Sharjah, and strengthen the […]

Sharjah Airport Duty Free announced the Fourth winner of its “Shop and Drive” campaign, which was launched at Sharjah Airport earlier this year. Raffle prizes include four luxury cars to encourage passengers at the Airport to visit the Duty Free shops and benefit from diverse options. The raffle was drawn recently, and the name of […]

Sharjah Taxi has announced that it is rolling out a project to install surveillance cameras within its taxi fleet during the current year. The cameras will be installed in a number of its vehicles in the first experimental phase, and then will be applied to all of Sharjah Taxi’s fleet of 1,300 vehicles around the […]

Despite the impact of the pandemic on the global economy, the balanced and outstanding performance of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has clearly reflected the robustness and strength of the Sharjah economy and its ability to overcome global challenges and crises. This is evident in the SCCI’s accomplished transactions in 2020, where […]

The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has announced the signing of the first investment deals under the Sharjah Angel Investors Network (SAIN) between the Emirati company Mohamed Hilal Group and the VirtuE R&D, a Spanish company operating in SRTI Park and is specialized in the development of AI application for psychology. According […]

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA)has begun implementing a system to monitor environmental systems, meteorology, and marine factors for Sir Bu Nair Island, which is aimed at building a long-term database to track climate and environmental changes. The database will contribute to future plans for managing Sir Bu Nair Island. Important step […]

In a tumultuous year marked by economic and social upheavals worldwide as nations battled the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, and compounded by tragic disasters such as the Beirut port blasts and several 6natural calamities including devastating floods in Sudan, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization, rose to the forefront of spearheading an […]

February 10 promises to be a red-letter day for the world of photography as Sharjah gears to stage the fifth edition of Xposure, the globally renowned International Photography Festival. The hugely popular event promises an exciting week for experts as well as amateurs and enthusiasts, as it brings together the best photographers from across the […]

Afterschool programmes in which literacy is a component offer the potential to provide Arabic language learners with much needed support, not just academically, but socially and culturally as well. It is with this goal in mind that the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah (ALA) established its Arabic Language Centre as a leading hub for teaching […]

The eagerly anticipated new season of #letsmajaz is back,and set to open at the Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah on February 5, with a grand celebration of the rich musical traditions of Iraq.Artists Ali Jassim, Mustafa Al Abdullah, and Mahmoud Al Turki will bring the stage alive for their UAE fans with their most popular […]

Continuing on its ongoing efforts to expand the UAE community’s knowledge and update their life skills, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) –Eastern Region office has picked up a key issue to highlight in an upcoming discussion titled ‘Stress Management’. To be held virtually on Monday, January 18, the session will be presented by Human Development […]

The year 2020 saw Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) – a NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) affiliate – navigating challenges imposed by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic with agility, guiding its membership of 2,000-plus businesswomen to hold their ground and continue to grow in their respective market sectors. Responding to the rapid changes in the global […]

Within the framework of its unwavering progress in the global scientific fields, The Sharjah Astronomical Observatory (SAO) of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah records a new global achievement. The Minor Planet Centre (MPC) of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) added the Observatory to its list […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), represented by Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, SCCI Director-General, received a delegation from Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), headed by Omar Mohammed Saleh, MATRADE Trade Commissioner. The meeting dealt with topics of common interest and means of developing exports, trade, and investment exchange between Sharjah and […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah hosted 20 specialised exhibitions in 2020, with the participation of more than 2,500 companies and brands, while adopting stringent precautionary and preventive measures to ensure the safety of visitors and exhibitors. This comes at a time when the international exhibitions industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nine exhibitions were […]

The Sharjah Institute for Heritage in Khorfakkan organized a virtual lecture on travel literature and traveller’s writings and observations about the city of Khorfakkan, given by Dr. MiniBounamah, Director of the Content and Publishing Department of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Editor-in-Chief of Marawd Magazine. The lecture focused on trips made by travellers over […]

The Department of Government Relations, DGR – Sharjahhas evaluated ways to boost bilateral relations between the emirate and cities of Afghanistan, particularly in cultural and economic sectors. Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of DGR Sharjah, received an Afghani delegation, headed by HE Masood Ahmad Azizi, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has approved the strategic plan of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) 2022 and the new organizational structure of its General Secretariat. Developed in accordance with state-of-the-art institutional excellence […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has reiterated contributions of the Holy Quran to the development of human civilisation for thousands of years, affirming that its teachings have paved the way for key milestones and human achievements […]

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority organized a field tour to several important archaeological and historical sites in KhorFakkan for a delegation from the Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. The tour included visits to Khorfakkan Portuguese fort, Al Adwani Tower, Khorfakkan Fort Museum, the archaeological wall, and the historical area in Al Zubara, with the aim of […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has approved the strategic plan of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) 2022 and the new organizational structure of its General Secretariat. Developed in accordance with state-of-the-art institutional excellence […]

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the resumption of desert tours and related activities in the emirate with strict implementation of the precautionary measures and guidelines issued for desert tours and Sharjah tour operators. This latest decision comes as part of the efforts to resume the tourism activities in the emirate and […]

Backlinks represent links through one website to page on another website (also known as “inbound links”, “incoming links” or “one way links”). For a particular website, Google and other popular search engines consider backlinks “votes”. Sites with a large number of backlinks appear to have good ratings in the organic search engine. Because although Google has […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) and the Embassy of Latvia in the UAE affirmed the importance of organizing joint events and exchanging visits between trade delegations to enhance the economic and investment cooperation between the two friendly countries. This came during the meeting between His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of […]

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, has broadened the global appeal of the UAE’s timeless, indigenous craft traditions through collaborations with entities at the forefront of the international design and cultural landscape. Teaming up with Dezeen, an influential architecture and design magazine and digital platform, Irthi showcased a selection of […]

Ready to ride for a noble cause? The Pink Caravan Ride will embark on its annual ride across the seven emirates in February 2021 as it rallies people across the UAE to take forward its steadfast commitment to raise awareness on the importance of early detection of breast cancer and offer free screenings and clinical […]

Leveraging Sharjah’s strategic location and business-friendly environment, Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ) has been playing a key role in bringing publishing companies, education providers and allied businesses from around the globe to the emirate, enabling the entry and expansion of industry players into the MENA region. Despite a challenging economic year resulting from the […]

The “Culture and Identity of Sharjah Archaeological Heritage” exhibition, held at the National Museum of Archaeology in Lisbon, has successfully concluded its program. On December 31, 2020, the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, visited the exhibition and was accompanied by Dr Antonio Carvallo, Director of the National Museum of Archaeology in […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, reviewed means of enhancing economic, investment, and commercial relations and expanding the prospects of cooperation with the Indian State of Karnataka. This came during the meeting which was held recently at the SCCI premises between His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of […]

Sharjah Events, an initiative of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, kicked off Friday, January 1st, an exciting new campaign to showcase the Emirate’s agenda of attractive events and activities during the new year. An all-out campaign by Sharjah Events www.sharjahevents.ae titled ‘#SeeSharjah’ promises a bouquet of exciting events and activities spread throughout the year, aimed […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, revealed that the shopping malls and retail stores participating in the ‘Sharjah Shopping Promotions’ campaign, the emirate’s largest trade event for this year, have dedicated up to AED 2 million prizes for the shoppers during the weekly raffle draws which will be held from January 8 to […]

Despite Covid-19’s global economic fallout, the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, HFZA, has reinforced its reputation and position as a prominent destination regionally and globally after two giant African petrochemicals companies (Global Vision Specialty Chemicals & Proud Lubricants and Grease IND) announced investments in the free zone by leasing over 1,076,391 sq. ft. plots of land. […]