Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA), has hailed the dedication and commitment of publishers in Turkey for strengthening collaboration and solidarity amongst all members. She urged them to move forward with hope and optimism while creating productive partnerships to enhance the collective growth potential of the industry. The IPA President’s encouragement […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced the 32nd“Sharjah Ramadan Festival” will kick off on April 2 and conclude on May 4, 2022. Organised by the SCCI in cooperation with local government departments, bodies, institutions and the private sector, the 33-day event will offer shoppers and visitors wonderful deals, exciting discounts. It […]

Fans of anime, comics, music, cosplay, and gaming continued to celebrate their passion for Japanese pop culture and animation on the second day of SHASHAH 2022 where the creative and educational event transformed Aljada, Sharjah, into a dynamic playground of anime-themed activities. Organised by FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children […]

The anime-themed edition of SHASHAH 2022, organised by FUNN – a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children and youth, resumed in full swing yesterday with two panel discussions that saw manga and anime artists and business owners share their inspiring entrepreneurial journeys with fans and aspiring artists. Inspirational entrepreneurial journeys into the […]

Fancy a custom portrait in a comics-cartoon mashup style? Head to SHASHAH 2022 where a well-known Bahraini cartoonist is cheering up young children and adults with delightful, realistic portraits in a mix of styles and colours to be cherished as special souvenirs! The fun vibe of the live sketching session makes it an entertaining experience […]

“Valor International FZC”, a Hamriyah Free Zone-based company specializing in trading and handling of downstream refined oil by-products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) to expand its regional operations and increase its production capacity. Initially “Valor International FZC”, invested more than AED 100 million into the logistics and […]

Sharjah Livestock Market, the latest project of Sharjah Asset Management Holding, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, is fast approaching a significant milestone. Since its launch last April, it has not only witnessed a great turnout from the public, but has also received 46,904 head of livestock, including sheep, cattle, and camels. Vital […]

FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children and youth, has united passionate anime enthusiasts across Sharjah and the UAE with the opening of SHASHAH 2022, a fun extravaganza celebrating the international pop culture phenomenon at Aljada, Sharjah. Running until Sunday, March 13, from 4pm to 10pm,SHASHAH 2022 opened to great fanfare […]

Gifted young Emirati anime artists are presenting their unique artworks for sale to anime lovers of all ages as FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children and youth, kicked off its anime-themed SHASHAH 2022 yesterday (Friday) at Aljada, Sharjah. Kiosks dotting the Artists’ Alley on the grounds of the venue of […]

Abdulrahman Al Ali, the young entrepreneur behind the UAE’s first anime merchandise store, recounted how he transformed his passion for the pop culture phenomenon into a pioneering business during an insightful discussion at SHASHAH, the biannual creative and educational event organised by FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children and youth. At […]