The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) affirmed that the emirate’s tourism and hospitality sector has witnessed significant growth in the past year and that the launch of mega tourism facilities and projects during the pandemic reflects the strength and resilience of Sharjah economy and reinforces Sharjah’s status as a prominent international tourism destination. […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 12th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Publishers Conference, an annual industry-wide event for the publishing sector held ahead of the 41st SIBF, has received participation requests from 971 publishing houses, literary agents, and rights professionals from 92 countries. The high turnout this year […]

Are you looking for a perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday? Don’t miss Sharjah’s Al Noor Island. The picturesque family destination from Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) offers an outstanding venue and an array of fun activities to celebrate a birthday party that will forever capture the kid’s imagination. With the uniquely designed […]

Expo Al Dhaid will witness tomorrow the start of the fourth Adventure and Camping Exhibition 2022, organized with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the supervision of Expo Centre Sharjah. The exhibition takes place in the period 26-30 October on an area of 3000 square metres indoors and outdoors, with the […]

Majid Al Futtaim Communities, part of Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Holding, and Sharjah Holding today announced that the handover of the first phase of Al Yasmeen at Al Zahia, Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination, has started. This follows the issuance of certification by Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification […]

With over 9.5 million passengers recorded at the end of the third quarter of 2022, Sharjah Airport marks another milestone displaying exceptional performance, with a growth rate of 141 per cent, as compared to 3.9 million passengers in the third quarter of 2021. Additionally, aircraft movement at the Airport also increased by 81.65 per cent […]

The 2022 International Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree; holistic wellness guru and author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Deepak Chopra; Shoaib Akhtar, a phenomenal cricketer and author of Controversially Yours: An Autobiography; and Big Nate cartoonist Lincoln Peirce will lead the line-up of 27 acclaimed international bestselling authors, award-winning novelists, and thriller writers […]

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Authority (SCTDA) has travelled further eastwards with a comprehensive three-nation Far East Asia Roadshow 2022 to highlight and promote the Emirate of Sharjah whose potential as a world-class hub for tourism continues to grow exponentially with numerous new developments emerging in a variety of sub-sectors including leisure, hospitality, retail, culture, […]

The 18th edition of the International Education Show kicked off today (Wednesday) at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together more than 100 exhibitors from the most prestigious international universities in the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and India, in addition to distinguished universities from other countries, an increase of about 33% compared to the previous edition. Organized […]

With a total of 623 vibrant and edutainment activities lined up for the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2022) that runs from November 2 – 13 at Expo Centre Sharjah, young visitors have plenty of options to keep themselves entertained through interactive workshops, theatre shows, and edutainment activities led by 45 […]