As part of its continuous effort to advance Sharjah’s status on the global knowledge industry map, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Korean Publishers Association to curate a comprehensive Guest of Honour programme that celebrates the emirate’s cultural project founded by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, […]

The new ‘Sheraa Community Talks’ initiative of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) recently hosted its first discussion at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah. Titled ‘How Padel Changed the Community’, the talk brought together padel enthusiasts and club owners from across the UAE to share personal and professional experiences and insights on the many opportunities […]

Sharjah Declaration 3.0, a milestone document outlining the roadmap for the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health concern, was unveiled during the recent 3rd Cervical Cancer Forum (CCF). The declaration emphasises the importance of sustained collaboration and partnerships between governments, healthcare providers, and civil society organisations, as well as the need for increased […]

On Friday, individuals and entities from the public and private sectors collectively donated an incredible AED 15,649,140 during a three-hour telethon organised by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Sharjah Charity International (SCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA). The fundraiser was in support of the UAE’s ‘Bridges of Goodness’ initiative to aid […]

With activities running until 19 February, Sharjah Light Festival 2023 marks another edition of a prominent yearly event on the emirate’s agenda, offering audiences a dose of creativity, innovation, and imagination. The festival combines the beauty of light, music, and architecture, with light shows cast onto various landmarks of cultural, religious, and historical significance, such […]

Sharjah Sustainable City– the first sustainable master-planned community developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers – has kicked off a sustainable community engagement program with its first event, the ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ initiative. ‘Discover Your Urban Farm’ is designed to introduce Sharjah Sustainable City’s residents to urban […]

Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) is to host the eighth edition Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, with more than 160 major international and regional companies from 30 countries taking part along with many national and local companies and a selection of leading world brands. The exhibition, organized by Al […]

On the concluding day of the 7th annual edition of the International Photography Festival ‘Xposure’ which drew to a close today (February 15), celebrated photographer César Balcázar delved into his body of work and the ways in which photography can be employed as a tool for documenting stories of resilience. At an insightful talk, named […]

Sharjah Light Festival 2023 continues to draw crowds of visitors and families from around the UAE and the region to its various locations,to enjoy dazzling light shows on the façades of buildings and landmarks across the Emirate of Sharjah, which are distinguished by their elegant architecture and ornate designs. The festival’s activities will continue until […]

The legendary Neil Leifer, known for his iconic images of sports and pop culture moments, enthralled the Xposure International Photography Festival audiences on Wednesday evening with a riveting talk that encapsulated his illustrious 60-year photography career. During a Q&A titled “60+ years of Iconic Images in Photojournalism”, moderated by James Hornstein, Leifer shared with audiences […]