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 […]

Renowned for producing pieces of the highest quality, using innovative methods and offering exclusive and aspirational designs, the Italian jewellery industry is going from strength to strength in the UAE with recent figures showing exports increased by 125 per cent in the first six months of 2021to Euro448 million, compared to the same period in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]