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 […]

Taking place in the historic Heart of Sharjah district, the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days seeks to highlight the heritage and rich culture of the UAE. Also being showcased are the unique crafts specific to the UAE and Gulf region that centre on women makers, enabling them to preserve local handicraft traditions. One such […]

They may have had limited resources “but life in the mountains was one of absolute freedom,” reminisces Ras Al Khaimah resident Saeed Sabat Al Dhuhouri, as he offers a personal insight into a unique way of life at the recreated ‘Mountain Environment’ set up at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD). It is […]

What does the UAE and Kazakhstan have in common? You might think, very little. But both countries love one very favourite animal – the camel. This is immediately apparent at the Kazakhstan Pavilion at the 18thedition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD). Most of the world has two kinds of camels – the single-humped dromedary and […]

Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), organised by Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), offered visitors unforgettable days and memorable moments over the course of 8 days in KhorFakkan, attracting more than 15 thousand visitors. Yesterday, Saturday evening, the activities of Sharjah Heritage Days were concluded, where various folk arts performances and cultural competitions were held at the […]

With the Holy Month of Ramadan just around the corner, the 18thedition of Sharjah Heritage Days took visitors on a culinary journey to the city of Aden with a live demonstration of a special-occasion Yemeni rice dish–traditionally served to mark celebratory events like weddings or welcome guests during Iftar and Eid. The preparation of zurbian, a […]

An Islamic decorative art that flourished in Turkey during the peak of the Ottoman period from the 14th to the 19th centuries is stirring interest and igniting the curiosity of visitors at the ongoing 18th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), currently underway at the Heart of Sharjah until April 10. At the Sharjah […]

The 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days, taking place in the historic Heart of Sharjah district, has festivalgoers enthralled with the unique customs and traditions of the UAE and 29 other countries. With live cultural performances, folk dances, villages and pavilions showcasing traditional life in the UAE and plenty of games and learning activities, there […]

The Tajikistan delegation to the 18thSharjah Heritage Days has been putting up a variety of perfectly choreographed traditional dances. Visitors regaled to ceremonial dances like “rakskhoimarosimi” and “aspakbozi” by a group of women wearing colourful costumes in traditional “chakan” embroidery, swaying along to the tune of a five-piece Tajik orchestra featuring traditional percussion and string […]