The 12th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Publishers Conference has highlighted how stakeholders in the publishing industry are working to leverage their IP (intellectual property) and develop innovative income streams as the content industry continues to transform and evolve at an unprecedented rate. On the second day of the 12th SIBF Publishers Conference at Expo […]

The 41st Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is offering all visitors the opportunity to explore and read centuries-old rare Arabic and Islamic manuscripts and books – some dating to the 13th century CE, and which will be showcased for the very first time in the Middle East. Through a special exhibition at the 12-day cultural […]

Sharjah Taxi, a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management Company, investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, is seeking to increase the number of its hybrid vehicle fleet cars that operate dually on both fuel and electricity. This decision is in line with the Emirate’s vision to rationalize the use of energy, in accordance with its […]

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) affirmed that the emirate’s tourism and hospitality sector has witnessed significant growth in the past year and that the launch of mega tourism facilities and projects during the pandemic reflects the strength and resilience of Sharjah economy and reinforces Sharjah’s status as a prominent international tourism destination. […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 12th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Publishers Conference, an annual industry-wide event for the publishing sector held ahead of the 41st SIBF, has received participation requests from 971 publishing houses, literary agents, and rights professionals from 92 countries. The high turnout this year […]

Are you looking for a perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday? Don’t miss Sharjah’s Al Noor Island. The picturesque family destination from Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) offers an outstanding venue and an array of fun activities to celebrate a birthday party that will forever capture the kid’s imagination. With the uniquely designed […]

Expo Al Dhaid will witness tomorrow the start of the fourth Adventure and Camping Exhibition 2022, organized with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the supervision of Expo Centre Sharjah. The exhibition takes place in the period 26-30 October on an area of 3000 square metres indoors and outdoors, with the […]

Majid Al Futtaim Communities, part of Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Holding, and Sharjah Holding today announced that the handover of the first phase of Al Yasmeen at Al Zahia, Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination, has started. This follows the issuance of certification by Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification […]

With over 9.5 million passengers recorded at the end of the third quarter of 2022, Sharjah Airport marks another milestone displaying exceptional performance, with a growth rate of 141 per cent, as compared to 3.9 million passengers in the third quarter of 2021. Additionally, aircraft movement at the Airport also increased by 81.65 per cent […]

The 2022 International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree; holistic wellness guru and author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra; Shoaib Akhtar, a phenomenal cricketer and author of Controversially Yours: An Autobiography; and Big Nate cartoonist Lincoln Peirce will lead the line-up of 27 acclaimed international bestselling authors, award-winning novelists, and thriller writers […]