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 […]

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 […]

In appreciation of the creativity, innovations and cultures provided by Expo 2020 Dubai from 192 countries, Sharjah Asset Management Company, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, announced that all its employees would be able to visit the mega expo by giving them two days of paid leave, which can be used before the […]

The 48th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), MENA’s largest specialized jewellery and watch trade fair, will kick off tomorrow, Tuesday, from 5-9 October. Organised by the Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), the exhibition sees the participation of nearly 300 exhibitors […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the dates of the 40thedition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as November 3 – 13at Expo Centre Sharjah. To be held under the theme, ‘There is always a right book’, the milestone edition promises to strengthen the emirate’s cultural status as it sets the stage for […]

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, […]