Bank of Sharjah, one of the leading commercial banks in the UAE,reaffirms its commitment to expanding its presence in local, regional and international markets. Accordingly, the Bank has acted as a Joint Lead Managerand Bookrunnerin aUS$ 300 Million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) 5.5 yearsSukuk for Kuwait International Bank (KIB), alongside other international and regional banks. […]

This weekend, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will welcome the publishing industry from the region and the world to the 3rd edition of the Booksellers Conference, taking place at the Expo Centre Sharjah, from 27-28 April 2024. The conference, serving as a prelude to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, will bring together more than 550 […]

The first King Sejong Institute Center (KSIC) headquarters in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has officially opened in the emirate of Sharjah. In collaboration with the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, the KSIC has been launched in line with the emirate’s ongoing mission to build bridges between cultures and strengthen collaborations […]

The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) has announced its sponsors for the 2024 event, which will take place at the Expo Center Sharjah from May 1-5. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, SAC is a highly anticipated event that brings together animation enthusiasts, professionals, and content creators from around the world. The Sharjah Animation Conference promises […]

During the 11th edition of the AVPN Global Conference, taking place for the first time in Abu Dhabi, UAE from April 23rd to 25th, a spotlight was shone on the UAE’s unique positioning to lead in shaping the future of philanthropy within and from the global growth markets across Asia and Africa. Held under the patronage […]

The countdown has begun for the 15th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024), and this year’s event promises to be the most exciting yet! With 132 activities lined up, the 12-day festival will captivate and inspire young minds with a diverse range of interactive workshops covering everything from mechanical engineering and puppetry to illustration, design, […]

In celebration of World Heritage Day on April 18, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is presenting “Cultural Convergence Between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China” at the Sharjah Heritage Museum. This event aims to illuminate the rich cultural connections between the UAE and China through an array of activities, workshops, musical performances, […]

The Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2024, which concluded its 34th edition last night, Saturday, has been hailed a major success in revitalizing the retail sector and commercial activity across the emirate’s markets. The 37-day extravaganza delivered unparalleled shopping experiences to Sharjah’s residents and visitors, encompassing a wide range of malls, commercial centers, and entertainment destinations across […]

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is launching a new online ticketing service via its official website, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the cultural and visitor experience in the emirate. This development is designed to streamline the process of visiting the emirate’s diverse museums, making it easier and more accessible for public members and […]