In the lead up to the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), diverse voices representing the global publishing ecosystem have come together for the 11th edition of the three-day Publishers Conference to network and unite industrywide efforts to build a roadmap for post-pandemic recovery. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in partnership with the […]

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Besides celebrating reading and culture, the milestone Sharjah International Book Fair 2021 (SIBF), being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at Expo Centre Sharjah from November 3 to 13, has announced 12 workshops focused on social media and online marketing for all age groups. Broadening its range of offerings, SIBF’s social media workshops will […]

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Continuing her tour of pandemic-hit publishing markets worldwide, International Publishers Association (IPA) president Bodour Al Qasimi was in Madrid to meet publishers in the Spanish capital and reinforce the IPA’s commitment to engage with all stakeholders to identify opportunities for global cooperation to develop robust business ecosystems and fuel growth. Addressing representatives of various publishing […]

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H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Saturday, the art exhibition “The Other Side of Silence” by Hrair Sarkissian in the Sharjah Art Foundation. The exhibition, organised by the Sharjah Art Foundation in cooperation with Galérie Bonnier Constellation in Stockholm, and the Bonnefanten Museum in […]

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H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited, on Saturday, the art exhibition “Luminous Letters”, by Emirati artist and calligrapher Mohammed Mandi, at the Sharjah Calligraphy Museum. Upon his arrival, His Highness was received by Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, President of Sharjah Art […]

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Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, is celebrating 18 years of successful operations that transformed the air travel industry in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. To mark the milestone, Air Arabia has unveiled a new uniform, which reflects the carrier’s modernity and […]

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The 11th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Publishers Conference, being held in partnership with the International Publishers Association (IPA), opens in Expo Centre Sharjah tomorrow (Sunday, October 31), ahead of the official opening of the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) that runs from November 3 – 13. The region’s front running event for publishing […]

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Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah,recently welcomed a French delegation headed by HE Nathalie Kennedy, Consul General of the French Republic in Dubai, to discuss the potential of strengthening collaboration between Sharjah and the French capital in vital sectors including culture, education, and tourism. At a meeting […]

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The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) will participate at the 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) organised by Sharjah Book Authority from 3-13 November 2021 at Sharjah Expo Center. This annual participation comes under HHC’s Research and Studies Department’s core values of showcasing and launching new heritage-related books, displaying images and […]

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The Expo Centre Sharjah discussed with the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) means of developing joint work in the field of economic exhibitions and conferences and enhancing bilateral cooperation to develop trade and investment among the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), by tapping into Expo Centre’s great expertise in […]

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Leading several discussions on strengthening the global publishing business against the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges, International Publishers Association President Bodour Al Qasimi has undertaken key engagements at FrankfurtBook Fair, held in hybrid format over October 20-24. She attended the opening ceremony and spoke at a digital panel The Impact of COVID-19 on the Global […]

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Sharjah Airport welcomed today Wednesday, October 20, 2021, the inaugural Ukrainian flight “Bees Airlines”, on its first flight arriving from Kiev International Airport.    The flight was greeted by a water salute upon arrival at the Sharjah Airport runway after crossing the traditional water sprinkler arches, in the presence of His Excellency Ali Salim Al […]

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The upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021), unveiling on November 3 in Expo Centre Sharjah has announced an exciting literary presence from the Indian subcontinent, comprising award-winning authors, journalists and social media stars from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 14 celebrity authors from these three nations will be among global personalities who will lead […]

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NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has reinforced its call for collective and tangible actions to further support gender-responsive businesses to make significant steps on women’s economic participation. The exclusive panel discussion in partnership with the Pearl Initiative, entitled ‘Promoting Business Sustainability Through Women in Leadership’ hosted recently at the Women’s Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai, […]

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In line with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually during October, 06 Mall in Sharjah, Alef Group’s first quality projects in the retail and entertainment sector, and the Emirate’s premier lifestyle destination organized an initiative for the early detection of breast cancer for employees and the visitors of the mall on Thursday 21st, […]

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Furthering its commitment to promoting books and literacy, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is organising the National Libraries Summit on November 8 – 9, 2021 at its headquarters in Sharjah. The two-day summit will be held in conjunction with the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021)under the theme ‘Visibility, Engagement, Impact, and Collaboration’, and convene […]

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The 2021 Nobel Laureate for Literature, Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, will lead the list of international literary luminaries from 13 countries who will participate in the 40th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021), which takes place from November 3 – 13 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the […]

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ASAS Real Estate Company, the real estate arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank, in cooperation with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announced the launch of sales of the commercial, industrial land project “Al Qasimia City”, which reflects the ambitious vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme […]

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The 40th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will host a stellar gathering of award-winning Arab authors, intellectuals, poets and artistes, who will headline a wide variety of events, including literary seminars, panel discussions and book signings, during the fair. The 11-day event which will run from […]

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Besides books and authors, a colourful and entertaining combination of dance, music and interactive theatre await visitors at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) which will run from November 3-13 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. SIBF’s 40th edition will broaden its cultural offerings with two plays, three stage shows, and eight roaming performances, workshops, […]

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The Department of Family Development Centres (DFDC) of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA) in Sharjah, revealed the details of the 17th Family Forum, which is held under the theme “Digitization a way of life”, at City Center Al Zahia – Studio Art, from 27 to 31 October. The event is held […]

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The United Arab Emirates University places great importance on its participation in the 17th International Education Fair that runs at Sharjah Expo 19-21 October. Mr. Saud Al Ameri, UAEU Director of Admission and Registration said, “It is an important international event eagerly awaited by students and their families.  It offers them the opportunity to learn […]

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office inaugurated Tuesday the 23rd National Career Exhibition and the 17th International Education Show 2021 (IES). The two events are being organized by the […]

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The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is gearing up to showcase a staggering 15 million books from 1,576 publishing houses in its upcoming 40th edition. Among these books coming to the much-awaited global event, which will be held under the theme ‘There’s always a right book’ from November 3 – 13 at Expo Centre Sharjah, […]

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With the countdown to the launch of the second edition of the MENA Innovation Technology Transfer Summit (MITT), to be held on the 27th October, organizer Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) said it is completing preparations for the largest technology transfer event for the region, which brings together global investors, government and […]

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With over 50 international and regional industry leaders and an inspiring mix of workshops, activations and artistic performances, the 5th annual edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), will take place on November 22 – 23 in Expo Centre Sharjah. A key highlight of SEF 2021 is its […]

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The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) plays a pivotal role in paving the way for aspiring young filmmakers and promoting a vibrant cinema culture through its platform, said participants in a panel discussion titled ‘Role of festivals in promoting films’ yesterday (Friday), as the 8th edition drew to a close after […]

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Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) recorded an increase of 29.6% in the net profit reaching at AED 458.0 million for the nine months period ended 30 September 2021 compared to AED 353.4 million for the same period in 2020. The Bank also reported an increase in operating profits by 29.3%, reaching AED 652.9 million for the […]

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The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated the two-year anniversary of the Small & Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101), one of the SCCI’s initiatives launched in 2019. On this occasion, a panel discussion was held in the presence of HE Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al-Awadi, Director-General, SCCI, and members and affiliates of the Tijarah 101 […]

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Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator (LCC), is offering unique travel packages for its customers with special-fixed-fares to regions across its network. The package includes a return flight and three nights hotel stay with breakfast. Customers can now enjoy the UAE’s next extended holiday to different destinations: […]

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The 8th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021), running until October 15, offered attendees a unique opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of independent films and their impact on regional cinema, at a panel discussion titled ‘Independent Films’ held yesterday (Tuesday) evening. Big names in the UAE’s and regional industry […]

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With audience participation across its discussions, workshops and screenings increasing over the first four days, the eighth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021) has also been reaching out to young cinema buffs in various schools across the UAE. Yesterday (Tuesday), hundreds of students aged 4 and above enjoyed […]

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Step Afrika! exploded onto the stage at Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) earlier this week as part of their weeklong outreach tour of the UAE. After performing at the opening of the USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Washington, DC’s celebrated Cultural Ambassador, Step Afrika!, engaged in community outreach and arts education across the UAE […]

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Young creatives are making the most of the opportunity to hone their skills in animation, photography and sketching on the second and third days of the 8th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021), being held from 10-15 October under the theme ‘Think Cinema’. Three action-oriented workshops were offered […]

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Preparations for hosting the 23rd National Career Exhibition and the 17th International Education Show (IES), from 19 to 21 October, have got underway. The two events are held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Organized by the Expo Centre Sharjah with […]

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The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has added another industry leader to its investors base after ArcelorMittal Projects, a part of the ArcelorMittal Group, the world’s leading Steel and Mining company, recently acquired the assets of a Pipe & Coating Mill located at Hamriyah Free Zone. Besides the acquisition, ArcelorMittal Projects has leased 1.38 million […]

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Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has inaugurated its direct flight between Entebbe in Uganda and Sharjah. The five hour twenty minutes flight landed at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday, October 10 at 13:35pm, and was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute and cake cutting amongst […]

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Arada, a UAE-based development company, has launched “Kaya”, the second residential phase of its forested lifestyle mega community Masaar, located in the Al Suyoh district of Sharjah. Containing 421 townhouses and villas, the launch of Kaya has been brought forward following strong demand for homes in the first phase of the AED8 billion Masaar megaproject. […]

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The long-awaited Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021) returned on October 10 (Sunday) evening with its first-ever fully virtual edition and Kim Jin-Yu’s South Korean feature ‘Bori’ making its Middle East premiere. The globally acclaimed film festival organised by FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children under the theme […]

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The significance of coffee in Spain’s bilateral relations with the Arab world and the symbolism of water in Arab and Spanish poetry was under the spotlight at the ‘Sharjah Literary Days’ event in Madrid and Cordoba, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in cooperation with Cása Árabe, a strategic centre that facilitates Spain’s relations […]

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With breast cancer overtaking lung cancer as the most common cancer worldwide, for the first time in 2020, Pink Caravan – a pan-UAE breast cancer awareness initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), is stepping up efforts to reinforce its key messages of early detection and timely diagnosis through a series of free clinical […]

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The popular theatrical works of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, have received a grand reception in Madrid and Cordoba, the historic capital of Andalusia. Elite intellectuals and academics have discussed and celebrated the rich legacy of Sharjah Ruler’s theatrical works, including those […]

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The Sharjah International Literary Agency (SILA) has signed 120 agreements with authors and publishers during the Sharjah Book Authority’s (SBA) participation at the 20th edition of the Amman International Book Fair which concluded recently in the Jordanian capital. The first-of-its-kind literary agency in the UAE and the region, SILA was launched in October 2020 by […]

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The eighth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) will open tomorrow (Sunday) under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). Taking place from October 10-15, this year’s […]

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As part of its commitment to enhancing performance efficiency and facilitating business practice, the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) has boosted its digital services list with 36 new features, bringing its total E-services provided to customers to 284 services. In the projects section, the authority has launched the beneficial owners registration and […]

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Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) is all set to kickstart its annual humanitarian campaign, ‘Cookie for a Cause’, tomorrow (Sunday) to help raise funds for the purchase of hearing aids for the hearing impaired students atAl Wafa School for Capacity Development in Sharjah. The annual fundraising campaign follows the longstanding cookie-selling tradition of the global Girl […]

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A huge number of visitors have been seen flocking to the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show 2021 on the fourth day of the event, seeking to take advantage of its distinguished offers and view the latest fashion designs of jewellery, watches and goldware showcased by the most prestigious international houses and brands. The region’s […]

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The Expo Centre Sharjah discussed with international delegations ways to enhance the participation and presence of international companies in the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES) and to take advantage of the Centre’s expertise in organizing and hosting one of MENA’s largest specialized jewellery trade fairs. This came during the meeting held on the […]

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The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) 2021 has announced a 13-member jury comprising acclaimed national, regional and international filmmakers, actors and academics to judge more than 80 films in competition in the much-awaited eighth edition of the festival. Befitting its growing reputation as an international platform that celebrates children’s and youth […]

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Russia’s two largest cities will have the opportunity to learn more about the delights of Sharjahwhen Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) takes its roadshow to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Visiting Moscow, the Russia capital on October 5 and St. Petersburg,the ‘Cultural Capital’ on October 7, the SCTDA roadshow will highlight Sharjah’s array of […]

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The Expo Centre Sharjah discussed with international delegations ways to enhance the participation and presence of international companies in the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES) and to take advantage of the Centre’s expertise in organizing and hosting one of MENA’s largest specialized jewellery trade fairs. This came during the meeting held on the […]

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The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), an affiliate of the UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), held a vibrant roundtable dialogue yesterday (Tuesday), at Expo 2020 Dubai to reiterate the importance of forging global connections through cross-cultural dialogue centred around the preservation, promotion and modernisation of traditional crafts. The discussion also highlighted the need for […]

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The 48th Watch &Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), MENA’s largest specialized jewellery and watch trade fair, is witnessing an outstanding participation of 14 Emirati jewellery designers, where they showcase their latest innovative collections of gold and diamond jewelry and unique designs. This came during their participation in the “Emirati Goldsmiths” platform that the Sharjah Chamber […]

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Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA), has called for enhanced solidarity across the entire value chain of the Arab publishing industry to foster a nurturing environment that supports the transformation of the sector into a global cultural heavyweight. A strong translation infrastructure, together with diversified global partnerships can transform the potential […]

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The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) continues to serve as an exciting platform for young cinema enthusiasts, with the eighth edition announcing an impressive list of 40 foreign language masterpieces, which will be screened virtually from October 10 – 15. FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children […]

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Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, opened, Tuesday, the 48th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), MENA’s largest […]

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Through six child-centred narratives by filmmakers from across the GCC, the upcoming eighth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF), to be held virtually from October 10-15,brings a unique opportunity to look at the myriad experiences that shape a child’s life. FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning […]

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The 8th annual Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF 2021) will be turning the spotlight on the voices, technical talents and budding creative genius of young filmmakers and aspiring media arts professionals in the UAE and the region once again at the FUNN Media-Art Annual Exhibition (FAME), which will be presenting more […]

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Eagle Hills Sharjah, a joint venture between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Eagle Hills, marked the opening of its new sales center on Maryam Island. The opening was attended by H.E. Marwan Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of Shurooq, and Low Ping, CEO of Eagle Hills. The new sales center located in Cyan Beach […]

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The Expo Centre Sharjah said that it has finalised preparations to host the 48th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), the MENA’s largest specialized jewellery and watch trade fair, which runs from 5 to 9 October. This year’s edition will see the participation of nearly 300 exhibitors from Bahrain, China, Canada, […]

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Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, hosted a high-level delegation from Guatemala headed by H.E. Antonio Malouf, Minister of Economy,at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah to explore and strengthen the framework of economic collaboration and enhance commercial and investment partnerships between the emirate and the Central […]

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