Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) has announced Alef Group, the Sharjah-based real estate developer shaping modern, integrated communities and destinations, as the exclusive sponsor and partner of the Investors’ Lounge at its ninth edition, strengthening private-sector participation in connecting investors with opportunities in Sharjah. The 2025 edition hosted more than 211 B2B meetings during which potential […]

The fifth edition of Al Asayl 2026 opened on Thursday evening at Expo Al Dhaid, bringing together more than 80 companies and brands specialising in supplies and equipment for horses, camels and falcons, alongside clubs, associations and organisations involved in equestrianism, falconry, camel racing and traditional sports. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah, with the support […]

The Sharjah Department of Culture has announced its annual programme of permanent festivals and forums, running from September 2026 through August 2027. Abdallah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Culture, said, “The organisation of more than 40 festivals and forums at the local, Arab and international levels reflects the vital and […]

The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) will take place on 14th and 15th October at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies”, with an agenda centred on four key strategic pillars: regulatory competitiveness and economic adaptability; AI, technology and industrial transformation; smart capital flows and supply-chain resilience; and future […]

Every book that reaches a reader is part of a much wider network of connections between booksellers and publishers, distributors and markets, and industry professionals exchanging knowledge across borders. Each year, the Sharjah Booksellers Conference brings these connections together, creating a space for the global industry to share experiences, explore opportunities and build new partnerships. […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), during its 19th consecutive participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, announced the expansion of Al Faya Retreat, increasing its accommodation capacity from five rooms to 20 accommodation units by the fourth quarter of 2026. The expansion forms part of an approach that connects hospitality development with sustainable […]

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) marked the International Day of Sign Languages with a series of events aimed at making cultural and educational experiences more accessible to people with hearing disabilities. The activities formed a part of the Authority’s “Lets Live Together” initiative which seeks to promote inclusion and expand opportunities for people with hearing disabilities […]

Sharjah, represented by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), is preparing for a distinctive presence at Arabian Travel Market 2026, taking place from 14th to 17th September at Dubai World Trade Centre. Through “Sharjah Pavilion – Visit Sharjah”, the emirate will bring together more than 30 government and private entities in an integrated […]

Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, Chief Executive Officer of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), said the office will focus in the coming period on markets with strong growth and investment potential that align with the emirate’s priority sectors. It will also explore new opportunities in Asian and regional markets while strengthening its presence in […]