Taking place in the historic Heart of Sharjah district, the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD)is showcasing the unique crafts specific to the UAE and Gulf region to preserve local handicraft traditions and educate the younger generations about it. One such craft is making the “daan” or palm frond panels, which are in turn […]

With their spirited dancing movements, members of the Miras Song and Dance Ensemble from the Republic of Bashkortostan – oneof the largest republics of the Russian Federation, mesmerised visitors at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), with a series of professionally choreographed dances rooted in their folk culture. The ‘warrior dance’ saw men […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has revealed the first eight startups to be part of the newly launched Sharjah Startup Studio (S3). The eight startups were selected from a pool of over 150 applicants, representing 40 nationalities from around the world. Diverse and global representation The startups operate across sectors ranging from the creative economy, […]

A series of interactive workshops organised by the Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) in March empowered its members in various ways – from learning to deal with cyberbullying to imbibing new skills such as jewellery making and caricaturing, among many others. From the safety of their homes, Brownies, Guides and Senior Guides participated in a variety […]