During a recent field visit to South Africa, NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) reviewed both the achievements and challenges of its “Stimulating Equal Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs” flagship programme, launched in the country in partnership with UN Women in 2018 to remove structural barriers to gender equality and foster women’s economic empowerment. Participating in a series […]

The upcoming ninth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) will celebrate the beauty and power of a wide range of unique and delightful films from 43 countries, including the UAE, when it opens at the Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre from October 10 – 15, 2022. SIFF, organized by FUNN, the Sharjah-based […]

As the new academic year is rapidly approaching, shopping malls, libraries, and stationeries taking part in the Sharjah Summer Promotions have announced the launch of the “Back-to-School Campaign,” offering incredible discounts and amazing deals on a wide range of school supplies, including apparel, stationery, and electronic devices. Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation promoting corporate accountability in the Gulf region’s private sector, organized a hybrid workshop in partnership with Philanthropy Age on “The Principles of Impact Measurement”. The event convened 30CSR representatives of large companies and philanthropists from various private foundations as well as international NGOs and multilateral institutions, such as […]

The unwavering commitment of the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), in ensuring the wellbeing of children and safeguarding their rights has been recognised and honoured by the League of Arab States and the Arab Council for Childhood and Development (ACCD). SCFO was honoured recently in […]

Sharjah’s exhibition and conference season will soon kick off with a wide range of major local, regional, and international events hosted and organised by the Expo Centre Sharjah during the last four months of 2022. From August 26 to January 1, 2023, Sharjah will host a total of 11 business, commercial, and cultural events that will draw […]