BRIDGE Summit 2025, the inaugural edition of the world’s largest debut event for media, content, and entertainment, has unveiled its guest lineup with a second wave of global leaders in thought, creativity, and influence.This announcement adds major figures from government, philanthropy, and media to its already stellar roster, including HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majid Al […]

Sharjah Museums Authority inaugurated “Native Plants in the UAE: The Roots of the Past to the Shades of the Present” exhibition at the Sharjah Heritage Museum, until April 30, 2026. The opening was attended by Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director General of the Sharjah Museums Authority, and Maissa Saif Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Museums […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced an expansion of transportation services from gathering points within Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman, for visitors travelling to the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025); running from November 5 to 16 at Expo Centre Sharjah. This expansion includes new bus and marine routes, increased frequency, and free onward […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Wednesday morning — in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) — the launch of the […]

Returning to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) with its signature blend of suspense, intellect, and intrigue, the 4th edition of the Thriller Festival will take place from November 8 to 11 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Presented in collaboration with Thriller Festival New York, this year’s edition will feature 13 bestselling international and regional writers, […]

In a powerful step toward advancing gender equality, the UAE-based Nama Women Advancement (NAMA) has launched a new global initiative in Zomba, Malawi, in partnership with The Sparkle Foundation, designed to help women and youth build sustainable livelihoods and long-term financial independence. In Malawi, where only 16 percent of children enrol in secondary education and […]

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mashreq Bank to facilitate business banking services for its growing community of entrepreneurs and investors. The agreement was formalised on the second day of the Sharjah Investment Forum and World Investment Conference (SIF-WIC 2025), in a signing ceremony that […]

The second edition of Seal the Deal — the flagship pitch initiative fostering entrepreneurship and bridging innovative founders with leading investors and business leaders — was successfully held on October 23rd, 2025, during the Sharjah Investment Forum and the WAIPA World Investment Conference 2025. Organized by the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (now rebranded […]

The fifth day of the Arab Youth Tech Fellowship 2025, organized by the Arab Youth Center in Abu Dhabi and running until October 17, offered the 23 participating young innovators from across the Arab world a transformative field experience that bridged theory with practice. During their visits to the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reaffirmed its pivotal role in promoting investment and supporting Sharjah’s economic agenda through its participation as a strategic partner in the 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025). Held for the first time in Sharjah alongside the World Investment Conference, the forum underscored the emirate’s […]

Sharjah Libraries has announced “Artificial intelligence in libraries: innovation and impact” as the theme for the 26th edition of the Sharjah Award for Library Literature, underscoring the role of advanced technologies in advancing knowledge systems and improving library services. This edition features three categories: the Research Category, which includes three subfields: AI technologies and core […]

H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation, toured the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children to learn more about its pioneering efforts in developing advanced treatments for rare paediatric conditions. To mark the visit, the Kalimat Foundation donated a portable children’s library to Great Ormond Street […]

Sharjah Airport has reported robust operational growth in the third quarter of 2025, with the number of passengers rising to 5,127,120, marking a16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 4.39 million passengers. These figures reaffirm the airport’s position as a leading destination both locally and internationally.On aircraft movements, the total number […]

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) commences tomorrow (Wednesday, October 22), at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre; held in conjunction with the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) for the first time in Sharjah. The joint agenda is set to convene more than 10,000 participants from 142 countries, and […]

With a packed agenda featuring over 60 specialised workshops and conference sessions, the collaborative Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) and World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) is designed to advise and realise practical change in the global investment environment. The workshops will offer practical guidance on supporting SMEs with financing and local services, empowering youth entrepreneurship, […]

Sharjah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, proudly holds the title of Cultural Capital of the Arab World, a recognition bestowed by UNESCO in 1998. This title is not merely symbolic, it reflects the emirate’s unwavering commitment to preserving Arab heritage, promoting education, and fostering creativity across generations. Sharjah has built […]

Nama Women Advancement (NAMA), in partnership with Al Dhaid University, is cultivating the next generation of women-led agribusinesses with the launch of its Agri-business Programme. The six-week initiative, hosted in Al Dhaid and Khorfakkan, is designed to enable women to leverage their homes and gardens as springboards for sustainable enterprises, simultaneously fostering economic participation and […]

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has signed a cooperation agreement with e& UAE to provide incoming tourists with a free visitor SIM cardupon arrival at Sharjah Airport. The partnership aims to enhance the travel experience and strengthen digital services. The service will enable visitors to connect to the internet as soon as they arrive. Each […]

Held under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’, the official agenda for the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), is set to run from November 5-16, 2025 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the world renowned fair will host more than 2,350 publishers and exhibitors representing 118 countries. […]

The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) has announced a powerhouse lineup of over 95 world-class speakers, headlined by Codie Sanchez, the investor-turned-influencer followed by more than 10 million entrepreneurs for her contrarian wealth strategies; Mohamed A. El-Erian, one of the world’s most respected economic minds and Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz; Raj Shamani, India’s #1 […]

Expo Centre Sharjah officially inaugurated today, Wednesday, the first edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show, a new flagship annual event added to its calendar. Organised by Expo Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the five-day exhibition runs until 12 October, bringing together more than 200 local and […]

Over the past 15 years, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has advanced beyond traditional urban development to firmly establish Sharjah as a global centre for culture and the arts, a sustainable platform for knowledge, and a dynamic destination for the creative economy in the region. According to Shurooq’s recently issued 15-year progress report, […]

The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) has announced its lineup of more than 95 world-class speakers, including financial educator Codie Sanchez, media entrepreneur Raj Shamani, economic advisor Mohamed A. El-Erian,, and DAMAC’s Amira Sajwani. Taking place on October 22–23 at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, the Sharjah Investment Forum will run alongside the […]

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Expo Centre Sharjah is set to launch the debut edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show, the region first beauty and cosmetics industry event, scheduled from October 8 to 12, 2025. Organised with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition establishes a dedicated regional platform that will gather over […]