Sharjah is often renowned as a cultural powerhouse, boasting exciting attractions including museums, libraries and galleries for arts and culture aficionados to uncover. Having recently marked the 60th edition of World Theatre Day on Sunday, March 27, 2022, which sees theatre performers, thespians and artistes celebrate the value and importance of performing arts, Sharjah Performing […]

Exhibitors participating in the 49th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show 2022 (WJMES), which will be concluded today Sunday, said that the event represents a regional platform to showcase their latest gold innovations, while achieving high revenues and sales that exceeded their expectations. WJMES, which kicked off on 23 March, saw an impressive turnout of […]

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, today welcomed two high-level delegations from the Central American countries of the Republic of Guatemala and Republic of Costa Rica to explore collaboration prospects in several key sectors including culture, science, technology, and economy. The two separate meetings were held at […]

The 49th edition of the Watch &Jewellery Middle East Show, which kicked off on 23 March at the Expo Centre Sharjah, is witnessing a remarkable presence for the Italian pavilion. Some 38 leading Italian companies and brands along with the most well-known Italian jewellery designers are taking part in the event. Italian companies participating in […]

In celebration of Sharjah’s prestigious Guest of Honour title at the 59thBologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF), the emirate hosted a galaxy of international authors, publishers, and representatives of Italy’s cultural institutions at a celebratory dinner at Palazzo Re Enzo, a historic 13th century building in the city of Bologna, Italy. Prominent dignitaries from the UAE […]

Continuing with its efforts to empower both aspiring and established entrepreneurs in Sharjah and the UAE with on-ground expertise in running an enterprise,Badiri Education and Development Academy, the education and capacity building arm of NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA), took participants of its Badiri Entrepreneurship Programme (BEP) on a field visit to Sharjah Media City (Shams)recently. […]

Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), conducted a detailed inspection visit and oversaw the progress of two new projects currently under development by Shurooq. These include Sharjah Sustainable City, a first-of-its kind project in the emirate that meets the highest standards of green economy and environmental sustainability,which is being […]

Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of Sharjah Institute for Heritage, and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of Sharjah Heritage Days, revealed that 102,000 visitors had participated in the events and activities of the first week of this year’s Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) in heart of Sharjah and Central and Eastern Regions. The event, […]

Sharjah will shine a light on the rich cultural and literary legacy of Emirati and Arab artists and authors as part of its diverse programming agenda as Guest of Honour at the upcoming 2022 edition of Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF), which runs from March 21-24. Through an exciting range of activities, events, and visits […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s successful push in breaking stereotypes to help indviduals of all age groups around the globe connect with the fascinating world of reading through a massive global campaign ‘Into Books’, which engaged 52 million people in 46 nations, has scooped three big awards at the prestigious Dubai Lynx 2022 – two gold […]