Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Ambassador of the Faya Palaeolandscape World Heritage Nomination File, and Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), inaugurated a momentous archaeological exhibition, titled ‘From Sharjah to […]

Artificial Intelligence is one of the most transformative technologies of our time, impacting nearly every industry and shaping the future of work, automation, and decision-making. AI is everywhere, from social media algorithms and self-driving cars to fraud detection and voice assistants. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “Automation and AI will replace repetitive jobs […]

The 9th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival, taking place from February 20 to 26, 2025, at the state-of-the-art venue in Aljada, Sharjah, is set to deliver an unparalleled creative experience. A global celebration of visual storytelling, Xposure 2025 will bring together renowned industry experts from around the world, offering an extensive series of […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025 on Saturday delivered powerful insights into the mindset and strategies of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in history, offering aspiring entrepreneurs a blueprint for building game-changing businesses. During her The DNA of Billionaire Founders keynote at the Founders Stage, executive consultant and investor Ann Hiatt – who in […]

Entrepreneurs and creatives at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025) gained hands-on insights into transforming ideas into sustainable ventures during a series of high-impact workshops on day two. The sessions explored key strategies for turning skills into businesses, protecting intellectual property, and building long-term creative careers – offering practical guidance from seasoned industry experts. Turning […]

“Being the first to do something is always the hardest. There is no path to follow and no precedent. But overcoming those challenges is what makes you shine,” world tennis champion and empowerment icon, Sania Mirza, asserted to a packed audience at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025) on Sunday. In conversation with Alia Bujsaim, […]

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) played an important role at this year’s Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025, leaving a lasting impact through its sponsorship and active participation. As a key partner of the event, sponsoring the “Made in Sharjah” zone, sponsoring Startup and F&B Pods, and hosting a standout panel discussion, alongside its interactive […]

While art is evolving with technology, it remains deeply rooted in the human spirit, young and successful Emirati artists affirmed on the 2nd day of the 8th annual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025). During a panel titled ‘Expressions of Emirati Art: A Fusion of Traditions and Innovation’, they shared with aspiring artists and entrepreneurs that […]

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) welcomed a record-setting 14,000 attendees and 300 global speakers across 10 specially curated zones and five impressive stages. The festival concluded, revealing the dates for their 9th edition, which will take place from 31st January – 1st February, 2026. SEF 2025 fostered an environment that empowered […]