In line with its efforts to promote Arabic and Emirati literature around the world, and support research and knowledge development across communities, a Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) delegation headed by HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman, SBA, recently visited the Library of Congress (LOC), the world’s largest library located in Washington DC, USA. The […]

Al Montazah Parks, operating under Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), continue to provide entertaining activities during this summer. The activities will remain on till the end of August 2021. Families and friends can enjoy an array of entertaining summer activities during weekdays including Volleyball, darts, and kids’ basketball. Weekend activities including foam games, dance […]

The Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) in Sharjah has announced the launch of its annual Economic Survey Project 2020 which will collect economic performance data across the entire spectrum of industries in the emirate as well as that of public and private sector companies. The project will ultimately help boost Sharjah’s planning and […]

The first edition of the ‘Eid Al Adha’ Exhibition, hosted by Expo Centre Sharjah, in partnership with Liz Exhibition’s, has managed to attract 76 thousands visitors and achieve great deals and a high volume of sales that went beyond the expectations of the exhibiting companies. The ten-day event provided a host of fantastic deals and […]

Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA), has welcomed the Turkish Publishers Association’s (TPA) decision to organise theInternational Istanbul Book Fair in November 2021, adding that the return to in-person events indicates that the world of publishing is adapting to the realities of the new normal and gearing up to regain its […]

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department recorded 40,346 real estate transactions worth AED12.2 billion, marking a 40.5 percent increase till June 2021 against the same period last year, according to the department’s statistical report for the first half of 2021. Moreover, the total area covered in sales transactions was 75.2 million square feet. This showed […]

The fifth edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, which was organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) at Expo Al Dhaid, was concluded after attracting over 20,000 visitors who flocked to the festival to enjoy the heritage atmosphere and learn about the best varieties of dates produced by the UAE farms. […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed with the Consulate-General of the Republic of South Korea in Dubai means of enhancing economic cooperation and commercial relations between companies and investment institutions operating in Sharjah and South Korea. They also discussed ways of supporting partnerships, along with investment opportunities available in information technology, […]

The air was crackling with excitement as fans and families cheered on a number of UAE football legends displaying their prowess in a floodlit exhibition match organised to mark the grand inauguration of Al Majaz Waterfront’s latest attraction, a world-class football field, in partnership with Falcon Sports, on Saturday night, July 17. Fans also had […]

As Eid al-Adha holidays is approaching, the Shopping centres and shops in the Emirate of Sharjah are gearing up to launch big discounts on the finest brands and other goods and products, in addition to offering countless prizes and gifts. This comes as part of the “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2021” which is organized by the […]