During a recent visit, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), and Chairperson of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), was briefed on Sheraa’s Q1 achievements in 2023, and also explored the latest developments to boost innovation and research at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), an affiliate of AUS. […]

In an engaging presentation at the International Photography Festival ‘Xposure’ yesterday (Tuesday), renowned filmmaker, Samir Syriani , highlighted the creative potentials as well as the challenges of infrared black and white cinematography. Syriani has been working in the industry for over 14 years and fell in love with everything related to the camera and lighting. […]

At the 7th annual edition of the International Photography Festival ‘Xposure’ the exhibition “Sharjah, by Sultan Al Qasimi” is an ode to the emirate’s historic landmarks and breathtaking natural diversity. Not many people are aware that His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council […]

Jasem Almuhanna, has led a riveting talk at the International Photography Festival ‘Xposure’ about the importance of narrating authentic Arab stories in the global film and media industry. At a Stage X session titled “Telling Our Stories: A Director’s View of Arab Narratives”, the Kuwaiti director was lauded for his commendable dramas such as “The […]

As the 7th annual International Photography Festival ‘Xposure’ approaches its conclusion, the world’s largest festival of its kind continues to amaze and excite visitors of all age groups through unique and exhilarating experiences. One of them is a no-rules painting space SUPERNOVA, the black box by Wild Paint House & POP UP Speciality Coffee, a […]

The multi-award winning Bangladeshi documentary photographer Abir Abdullah took to the stage at the International Photography Festival ‘Xposure’, to shine light on one of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time in a presentation titled “Climate Change – The Global Threat”. Presenting his long-term projects focusing on the impact of climate change in […]

The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) announced that the 20th Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) would take place from 1st to 21st March under the slogan “Heritage and Creativity”. The event will be held in 12 cities of the Emirate of Sharjah, with the participation of 42 Arab and foreign countries and 40 government agencies. The […]

The 7th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival, held at the Expo Centre Sharjah, offered a nostalgic journey down memory lane as it showcased stunning black-and-white photographs and other iconic images that once captivated the world as the only medium for raising awareness before the advent of modern digital photography. This year, Analog The […]

The Xposure International Photography Festival, held in Sharjah, has long been a platform for photographers, artists, and enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the art of capturing moments. On its fifth day, Fujifilm Middle East organised a session that was not to be missed. The session, titled “Makeup and Photography,” brought together two of the […]

Dazzling light shows from the Sharjah Light Festival 2023 adorn the façades of the most prominent mosques around the emirate, highlighting their aesthetics, architectural details, and ornate designs. The list of mosques includes: Al Noor Mosque on the Khalid Lagoon Corniche; Sharjah Mosque, the emirate’s largest mosque located in its centre;and the Sheikh Rashid bin […]