Sharjah developer Arada has announced the award of a contract to build “Nest”, an integrated student housing complex based at its Sharjah megaproject Aljada. The AED367 million contract was won by Intermass Engineering and Contracting Company, a Sharjah-based contractor with more than 40 years’ experience in the regional construction industry, which has also worked on […]

Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA), one of the largest travel agencies in the UAE, has announced its signing of General sales Agency (GSA) agreement with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). As per the agreement, SATA will provide all travel ticket sales services through PIA and promote the airline through its branches in Sharjah, the Northern Emirates, […]

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), sought to bolster trade ties and investment cooperation and explore potential economic partnerships with entrepreneurs and investors from Poland at the virtual webinar titled ‘Investment opportunities for Polish companies in Sharjah’, held on Monday, February 15. Showcasing compelling opportunities for […]

The UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCY) has signed a partnership agreement with FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth, to jointly establish a framework for coordination between both parties in organising the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) for a period […]

“Despite the challenges the world encountered in 2020, the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has spared no effort in continuing to protect the rights of children and young people and support them emotionally and physically,” said Dr. Hessa Al Ghazal, Executive Director of SCFO, while describing the accomplishments and activities of the entity during a […]

Smart cities are no longer just a concept or a dream of the future. Led by progressive governments, many are already active and expanding rapidly as they leverage innovative IoT solutions as well as cellular and wireless technologies to connect seamlessly, improve their infrastructure, and build unprecedented efficiency by fully integrating their services. This has put […]

German investors received a crash course in the investment opportunities abounding in Sharjah’s emerging industries at a high-profile business webinar organized recently by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), which operates under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Highlighting Sharjah’s advantages in providing an impressive growth and expansion platform for German companies in […]

After four days immersed in the world of photography which involved 54 exhibitions – 41 solo and 13 group – displaying 1,558 works by over 400 photographers; group displays; 21 public seminars and inspirational talks; and 14 unique workshops; 8 in-focus groups; and 14 portfolio reviews; as well as the launch of Gallery X, a […]

Photojournalism is not a job with a predictable schedule; it takes passion and dedication, said Paula Bronstein, Bangkok-based American photojournalist, while presenting her picture stories on the concluding day of the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2021). Her presentations depicted the incredible hardships as well as the enduring resilience of people in conflict zones in […]

“Photography is our truth; it is our lifeblood,” said Giles Duley, winner of the prestigious Amnesty Media Award for Journalism, at the concluding seminar of the fifth edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival yesterday at Expo Centre Sharjah. “As photographers, we have a gift of telling stories, and I have been inspired by the […]