Zyp Technologies has raised $1.5M in Series Pre-A funding led by Shorooq Partners to enable a city-wide launch of Zyp’s electric smart mobility technologies in Lahore, Pakistan, marking a pivotal step towards meeting the nation’s ambitious environmental goals. Existing investor Indus Valley Capital doubled down in this round, and was joined by several angel investors. […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has officially opened registration for the 14th edition of the Publishers Conference, scheduled to take place from November 3-5, 2024, and serving as a precursor to the highly anticipated 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024). Prospective participants can register online through the SBA website until August […]

In line with its mission to support and empower women entrepreneurs in the UAE, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) is sponsoring female-led startups at the upcoming Expand North Star 2024 event, and the anticipated ‘Supernova Challenge 2.0’ pitch competition, taking place at Dubai Harbour from 13-16 October 2024. This strategic initiative aims to give […]

Sharjah Summer Promotions 2024, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), held its first grand raffle draw as part of its 21st edition’s series of events. Launched under the slogan “Get set for a summer brimming with discounts and adventures”, the […]

The process of optimizing a website for local searches in order to boost traffic, leads, and brand exposure is known as local SEO. Traditional SEO concentrates on optimizing for national or international search results, but local SEO primarily targets searchers in a specific geographic area. This is the primary distinction between local SEO and traditional SEO. Businesses […]

Sharjah Museums Authority announces the launch of its latest exhibition, “Journey of Discoveries,” at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum. Inaugurated by Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority yesterday“Thursday”, the first of its kind exhibition in the UAE and the Emirate of Sharjah, offers an immersive and interactive archaeological experience tailored for children […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced an increase in its net profit by 25.8%, amounting to AED 622.4 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to AED 494.6 million for the same period of the previous year. Net profit after tax amounted to AED 566.2 million by the end of the first half of […]

The agenda of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) for the current summer vacation season is packed with a rich array of exciting events and activities aimed at young students of both genders across various areas of the Emirate of Sharjah. In collaboration with several government entities, the EPAA is organizing 6 […]

The Organising Committee of the “Al Dhaid Date Festival2024” has finalised all preparations to launch the 8th edition of the highly anticipated event, which will take place from July 25 to 28 at Expo Al Dhaid Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the festival will feature extensive participation from palm farmers […]

In the context of solidifying its competitiveness and leadership by enhancing operational performance and providing services of the highest global standards, Sharjah Airport achieved a 12.4% growth in total passengers in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. It welcomed over 8.3 million passengers over the past six months, while […]