The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of two new beach development projects, worth a total of AED 197 million, complete with world-class public amenities to develop the emirate’s retail, tourism and hospitality infrastructure and enhance Sharjah’s appeal as an ideal leisure and adventure destination for residents and visitors. The upcoming AED […]

Expanding on its role as a modern learning hub and leveraging its rapidly evolving user base to disseminate information about the importance of digital transformation as well as educational courses on offer from UAE universities, the Sharjah Public Library (SPL) held an online session yesterday (Sunday, May 30) targeting students as well as the employed. […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Bishkek starting July 2nd, 2021. Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Bishkek by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies. Ensuring […]

For the second time this year, Expo Centre Sharjah is set to roll out jaw-dropping bargain deals on fashion products and accessories. Set to be held from June 2 to 6, the Big Shopper Sale promises to be the country’s finest fashion event and offers residents and visitors an opportunity to grab this season’s trendiest […]

Dubai has a widely diverse population that over time, it has become a culinary melting pot. It boasts an array of delectably delicious fare influenced by different cuisines all over the world. Casual restaurants are aplenty in Dubai. With all the choices available to travelers and residents, it’s easy to miss out on the best […]

Arada has awarded the first two contracts for Masaar, the 19 million square foot mega community based in the Suyoh district of Sharjah. The AED8bn project was launched in January this year featuring 4,000 villa and townhouses set in eight gated communities, all located in a forested and nature-filled master plan. The contract for infrastructure […]

Blending science with aesthetics, children gained a deeper understanding of density and mass as they created their very own mini-ocean inside a glass jar at the ‘Ocean Layers’ workshop held at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). “Here, children learn how the density of heavy substances have a stronger gravitational pull through an easy […]

Books, plays, puppet-shows and other creative art forms can bring value to children and capture their attention by being more entertaining than moralistic or instructional. This was the essence of ‘The Fun Industry’ discussion held at the Cultural Forum yesterday (Friday, May 28) during the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). “Children come to the […]

In today’s world, where children are obsessed with playing stimulating video games almost constantly, professional-stunt show ‘The Ultimate Fight’ conveyed a powerful message about the dangers of game addiction at the 12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF). “The show is a story about children who play computer games all day long till they get sucked […]

Prominent cultural experts have highlighted the role of children’s books in introducing young readers to global cultures and creating young climate change champions through stories that address topics such as sustainability and environment, at a panel discussion hosted at the Al Safa Art and Design Library in Dubai as part of the expanded cultural outreach […]