The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is marking its presence at the ongoing 53rd edition of the Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) with 275 titles from 22 Emirati publishers,spanning a range of genres. Publishers are showcasing 2,415 books to businesses and visitors at EPA’s pavilion through the ‘Manassah’ platform, which offers exclusive privileges to EPA members. […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) has achieved a series of tremendous successes during 2021, strengthening its position as a major hub for trade, industry, and logistics services in the region. The directives and vision of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the […]

Curtains came down on the lavish production and immersive theatrical show, ‘Narratives of the Place’ (Sard Al Makan), after having mesmerised arts enthusiasts and lovers of Sharjah with its stunning scenes and elaborate settings across four days at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah. Organised by Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the spectacular production celebrating the 50th […]

Cyber Gear has launched a community platform for people in the Web3, Meta, NFT, Blockchain, AR/VR/MR/XR, and AI/Big Data space to join and network with each other. The metaverse is an open ecosystem where physical, digital, and virtual realities merge into one universe. As the world enters Web 3.0, the emerging metaverse is going to […]

The sixth edition of Xposure International Photography Festival will host its first-ever Conservation Summit on February 10, under the theme ‘Saving our Oceans’, to explore hope and solutions for ocean conservation. A distinguished panel of conservationists, biologists, ocean explorers, researchers and photographers will shine a light on conservation stories through exhibitions and numerous panel discussions […]

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) recently hosted a virtual brainstorming session titled,‘The Future Prospects of Publishing’, to engage local publishers in the process of setting priorities and developing the entity’s strategic 5-year plans. Ali Bin Hatem, President of EPA and Rashid Al Kous, Executive Director of EPA, participated in the virtual session that was also […]

Over the course of 2021 the emirates of Sharjah and Ajman have presented attractive market conditions for investors and tenants alike. The release of Bayut and dubizzle’s detailed annual real estate market reports for Sharjah and Ajman reveal that prices in both emirates have remained largely competitive, when compared with the beginning of 2020.   […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) hosted a group of students from the IESE Business School in Spain on a virtual forum organised under the theme, ‘Framing the Future of Entrepreneurship in the Middle East’. The forum provided unique insights into Sharjah’s stature as a vibrant startup hub and Sheraa’s founder-focused approach in cultivating a world-class […]

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority(SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, which will take place from February 9-20 across nine sites in the emirate. With its tagline ‘Echoes of the Future,’ the festival will feature dazzling light and music shows designed to shine a light – quite literally – on […]

In line with its mission to continue to present wonderfully diverse voices in children’s cinema across all genres and formats, the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) has announced that submissions for its 9th edition are now open to all talented filmmakers and directors as well as students, young adults, and children […]