Despite the lingering stigma surrounding mental health, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) is actively changing this reality by upskilling and empowering female business owners and entrepreneurs who are introducing incredible resilience-building products and tech-driven solutions to boost the mental, emotional and holistic well-being of members of the community. SBWC has over 2000 members in […]

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has called on international academic and educational pioneers, including researchers and writers in government communication and public influence, to showcase their exceptional work in communication sciences in the tenth edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA). Recognising outstanding works, research and publications in communication sciences that capitalise on […]

Osool Transport Solutions, a project of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, has launched sacrificial animal delivery and receipt during Eid Al-Adha from the Sharjah Livestock Market. The company has allocated 8 special refrigerated trucks to deliver meat to market visitors who wish to avail the convenient service. Khalid Al […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has announced the opening of the ‘The Serai Wing, Bait Khalid Bin Ibrahim,’ an exclusive addition to Shurooq’s luxury hospitality portfolio. This project, an extension of “The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah”, seamlessly combines the region’s rich heritage and authentic culture, providing an unparalleled historical and tourist experience. The […]

In an atmosphere of welcome and celebration, pilgrims departed from Sharjah Airport to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj rituals, and airport staff offered gifts and traditional Arabian hospitality to the passengers. Sharjah Airport completed preparing for the departure of pilgrims, adopting a set of protocols to satisfy the requirements of their journey. […]

With Eid Al Adha Holidays announcement by the UAE Government, citizens, residents, visitors and tourists exploring avenues to celebrate the holiday period in the UAE, need to look no further, as the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has curated a fun-filled entertainment itinerary across its leading leisure destinations in the emirate, namely, Al Qasba, […]

The Pearl Initiative, a non-profit organisation focused on corporate accountability and transparency in the Gulf region, today announced that it had signed a multi-year agreement with EY, the global professional services firm, to advance the governance of family firms in the region. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at EY headquarters, DIFC, in […]

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the investment promotion agency of Sharjah, and the National Centre for Marketing and Price Study of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Belarus, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing investment and trade between the two nations. The signing ceremony […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) celebrated the graduation of the 10th batch of children from the Little Chamber Nursery for the academic years 2022-2023 on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI; HE Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI; Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, […]

In mid-2022, the number of refugees worldwide stood at 103 million, including 32.5 million children, according to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) statistics. Stripped from their homes and cherished memories, uprooted from the land that once nurtured them in its safe, tranquil, and joyous embrace, these refugee children bear the burden of conflicts […]

More than 300 ideas to sustainably tackle food waste were presented by 150 youth this weekend at the ‘Sustainability Hackathon’, organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa),in partnership with the Information & Communication Technology Fund (ICT Fund) and powered by BEEAH Education, the environmental education, awareness and awarding organisation of BEEAH Group from May 19 […]

On a comprehensive two-nation visit spanning the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), has engaged with leading investment agencies, banks and development institutions, responding to a growing interest in Belarusian businesses and investors to establish their regional presence with an operational base in Sharjah. During these visits, Invest […]

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in a momentous occasion is participating in the emirate’s Guest of Honour program at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair for the first time. As part of its agenda during the international event, the authority is showcasing the remarkable cultural tourism sector and its unique offerings in […]

As part of its Guest of Honor program at the ongoing 65th Seoul International Book Fair, Sharjah has unveiled a captivating array of Emirati literary and research publications translated into Korean. These works offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the emirate’s cultural and literary gems, serving as a testament to the diversity and richness of […]

The Industries Sector Business Group, operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), held its first meeting after undergoing a restructuring of its members. The meeting, held at the SCCI headquarters, discussed ways to enhance the sector’s contribution to the economic growth of the Emirate of Sharjah. Chaired by Lalu Samuel, Chairman of […]

The region’s dedicated trade and consumer event for the furniture industry — Hive Furniture Show — has returned to Expo Centre Sharjah, with the curtains going up on the third edition of the three-day event on Wednesday (June 14). The event has achieved tremendous growth since its inception in 2021. From a mere 55 exhibitors, […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation focused on promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency in the Gulf region’s private sector, recently held a virtual convening titled ”Funding for Impact” as part of its Governance in Philanthropy programme. The session explored the ways in which philanthropic donors can enable lasting positive social change […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced the top 10 start-ups for their 5th edition of the ‘Access Sharjah Challenge’ (ASC), which aims to identify and support innovative startups that are addressing pressing environmental issues, in line with the UAE naming 2023 “The Year of Sustainability”. After receiving entries from 22 countries from around the […]

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, hoisted the UAE’s flag high in celebration of Sharjah, the Guest of Honour at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair, which commenced with an inspiring Korean-Emirati cultural dialogue today (Wednesday). This vibrant cross-cultural exchange will continue to grow, flourish and inspire over the next four days until June 18, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Emirates Association for Social Development, hosted a workshop titled “Positive Citizenship”. Organized by the Training and Development Centre, the session focused on the key principles, values, and behaviors that embody the essence of citizenship and highlighted the importance of cultivating these attributes within society. […]

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah, has said AUS must adapt and innovate to sharpen its competitive edge in the increasingly crowded academic marketplace. Chairing the first AUS Board of Trustees meeting since taking on the presidency six months ago, Sheikha Bodour said: ‘We’re operating in an […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the launch of its ‘Create with Shams’ platform, the first government platform of its kind in the region that leverages the use of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the purposes of designing and producing high-quality professional images. The platform caters to the needs of government entities, companies, and […]

Al Montazah Parks, renowned as Sharjah’s premier amusement and waterpark, has unveiled exciting updates for the summer season. ‘Pearls Kingdom’, the emirate’s largest waterpark, will now welcome visitors for an impressive 14 consecutive hours, from 10:00 a.m. until midnight, making it the only waterpark in the UAE to offer such extended operating hours. This campaign, […]

The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah hosted a high-level meeting with leading diplomats from the Republic of Uzbekistan recently to explore promising prospects for future cooperation in trade as well as fuelling fresh investments in the key sectors of education, research and tourism between the emirate and the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan. Sheikh […]

Alef Group, the leading real estate and retail developer in Sharjah, proudly announces the commencement of construction of the highly anticipated show villa in Hayyan. This new milestone signifies Alef Group’s commitment to delivering exceptional living spaces in its iconic ‘green heart of Sharjah’ community project. The show villa is a two-storey structure, comprising a […]

Students from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have had an immersive semester experiencing Sharjah Biennial 15 through a new course delivered in collaboration with the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF), culminating in a series of presentations of their own curatorial ideas inspired by the contemporary art exhibition. […]