The Zayed Humanitarian Work Day, which falls on the 19th of Ramadan each year, is observed throughout the region to commemorate the death of the Founding Leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, where Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (RERD) distributed 1,800 Iftar meals to workers in the city of Sharjah and the […]

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is celebrating 25 years since the inauguration of the Sharjah Art Museum, which first opened its doors in April 1997 to preserve and promote arts. The purpose-built museum which offers free entry to all, is surrounded by old traditional buildings that are preserved by the government of Sharjah as part of […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the resumption of its directflightsbetweenSharjah and four cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;Taif, AlJouf, Gassim, and Hail, starting April 28, 2022. Passengers will enjoy flying directly from Sharjah International Airport to these cities, where frequencies will increase […]

Taking a step forward in its efforts to popularise gender-inclusive practices, particularly in the private sector, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), hosted ‘Connecting with Irtiqa’ event. The event heightened participants’ awareness on ways in which this platform, launched in 2019, can serve as a mentor and an enabler for organisations across sectors to transform their […]

The 32nd Sharjah Ramadan Festival is currently underway, with preliminary indications from the event’s organizer, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), showing significant growth in sales and a rebound in the markets since the festival’s launch two weeks ago. The festive atmosphere, various promotions, and entertainment events drew thousands of tourists, visitors, and […]

With twinkling lanterns and tantalising aromas of food, bustling night markets are a staple of Ramadan festivities. The House of Wisdom (HoW) is celebrating this age-old cultural tradition with its own Ramadaniyat pop-up,the first-ever outdoor marketplace hosted by the iconic cultural centre, which runs for ten days until April 24. Offering visitors of all age […]

To encourage wise utilisation of time and bring family members together around a book during Ramadan, award-winning UAE publisher,Kalimat Group, has launched their ‘Ramadan’s Book Library from Kalimat’ initiative, providing young readers with a selection of 30 thrilling and inspiring stories in Arabic from its wide-ranging catalogue of quality children’s literature. Celebrating the spirit of […]

As the opening of the ‘Ramadan Nights 2022’ exhibition approaches, Sharjah residents and visitors prepare to visit the region’s ultimate shopping, entertainment, culinary, and cultural destination, scheduled to operate for 15 days throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Organized and hosted by Expo Centre Sharjah, Ramadan Nights is one of the largest shopping exhibitions in […]

The influential role played by female Emirati writers in developing the cultural landscape of the UAE and Arab world was the focal point of a panel discussion organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) as part of the emirate’s participation as the London Book Fair (LBF)Market Focus. The discussion, titled ‘Emirati Women Writers, Shaping the […]

The 49th London Book Fair, where Sharjah is being honoured as ‘Market Focus’, brought together HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and David Taylor, Ingram SVP for Content Acquisition International, to discuss the future of the supply chain and print-on-demand services being showcased at Sharjah Publishing City (SPC) Free […]