Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has launched the #UnitedForBeirut initiative, setting up a USD$ 100,000 equity-free fund to enable high-impact Lebanese startups bounce back after suffering huge losses in the aftermath of the recent tragedy that shook Beirut last month. The initiative is geared towards reigniting the innovation movement in Beirut and enable these startups to […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, received a Romanian delegation as part of the efforts to enhance the bilateral economic relations, boost trade exchange, develop the relations between business communities in both countries, and examine the possibility of holding joint economic activities to introduce investment opportunities available on both sides. The meeting was […]

Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) organised a series of online workshops in September to engage Brownies, Guides and Senior Guides to learn new crafts, increase their social and emotional skills, and understand Emirati culture, from the safety and comfort of their homes. Titled ‘Art of Embroidery’, the workshop held for Guides (12-15 years) on September 5 […]

The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, lauded the directives of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah which were adopted by the Sharjah Executive Council in terms of resuming activities of the exhibitions and conferences held under the management […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has launched an educational e-booklet to mark school reopening in the UAE. The booklet aims to prepare families on how to best manage the back-to-school transition, whether they have chosen to attend school physically, or opted for a hybrid […]

The second session of ‘Publishers Club’, a virtual discussion initiative organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), addressed the challenges facing the Arab publishing industry following the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and delved into the need to leverage the digital medium to drive sales. At the session titled ‘Selling Books in the Arab […]

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS)has successfully commenced talks for a collaboration with The Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime (FTA). This will include utilising AASTS’ capabilities and the expertise of its staff to develop the UAE’s maritime sector. The move supports AASTS’ vision to strengthen the Arab […]

Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA), recently organized a virtual lecture titled “Archaeology and its importance between theory and practice,”with the intention of bringing together specialists within the field to share their knowledge and experience. The lecture was moderated by Dr Ahmed Hefni Al-Badwani and attended by over 150 participants, interested to know more about building and […]

FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth in the UAE, is organising an exceptional event that brings together a line up of Arab and international artists, filmmakers and industry experts to deliver a series of inspiring creative workshops and activities from 12-16 October. Themed ‘‘Let’s Have […]

There is good news for Sharjah’s most promising photographers as Xposure International Photography Festival has extended the deadline for submission of entries for the Sharjah Government Open category to October 15, 2020. Targeting employees of the Sharjah Government, the competition’s new registration deadline will enable Sharjah government employees a longer time frame to leverage their creative […]

Improved business governance standards play a vital role in bolstering socio-economic growth, both globally and across the Gulf Region. As the winds of industry shift and unearth novel challenges that require addressal for fiscal sustability, there is an increased push to encourage the improved implementation of corporate governance practices. In recognition of this, the Pearl Initiative […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Academy, a subsidiary of the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), has launched an awareness information pack titled My Journey From Pregnancy to Breastfeeding. The move aims to educate mothers as well as healthcare professionals in maternity and childcare on breastfeeding, fostering it as a social culture, in addition to promoting all […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by its Chairman, HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, received a Sri Lankan high-level delegation headed by HE Malraj De Silva, Sri Lankan Ambassador to the UAE, accompanied by Mr. NalindaWijerathna, Consul-General of Sri Lanka in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The meeting touched on the prospects […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) is launching ‘UCAN’ or the Ubuntu Care And Nurture initiative with a $250,000 equity-free prize purse open to top startups from the Middle East and Africa. The platform aims to empower entrepreneurs invested in creating high-impact tangible solutions for current and pressing global challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The […]

As part of its mission to encourage good, value-based behaviour among the young generation, FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting media arts learning in children and youth in the UAE, has produced an educational animated series titled My Dear Children, to instill moral values in children in an entertaining and engaging way. Each of […]

The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has approved a host of precautionary measures ahead of the resumption of activities at the iconic Expo Centre Sharjah. The landmark venue, which is a popular destination for high-profile government events, commercial exhibitions, business events and conferences in the country will reopen with all the necessary […]

In a novel approach to engaging young learners while abiding physical distancing norms to restrict the spread of the Covid-19 virus, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) has held a series of virtual educational workshop tours in September for its cadre of Brownies, Guides and Senior Guides. Organised onSGG’s Instagram account, these digital tours sought to inculcate […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank’s (SIB) $500 million Sukuk received the ‘Sukuk Deal of the Year 2020’, at the 10th Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA). The bank was acknowledged with the award, during a virtual ceremony held on September 14. SIB, which enjoys strong investment grade ratings of A- by Standard & Poors, A3 by Moody’s, priced […]

The second session of ‘Publishers Club’, a virtual discussion initiative organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will be held on September 23 (Wednesday). Titled ‘Selling Books in the Arab World in the Time of Corona’, the session will have Sherif Bakr, General Manager, Al Arabi Publishing and Distributing, Egypt, in conversation with Emma House, […]

The fast-growing business opportunities in education, advanced technology and agriculture, among many others, in Sharjah’s expanding investment ecosystem were showcased recently at an interactive business webinar organised by the US-UAE Business Council in association with Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), via the Zoom platform. […]

In line with its vision of raising a compassionate generation of citizens capable of leading and influencing the future, the Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL) launched an initiative titled ‘Salam Jar’ last month with the aim of contributing to the ‘Salam Beirut’ campaign that was launched by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah is currently hosting the “Expo Electronics Exhibition”,the first event the Centre organises after the gradual return to normal life and the resumption of activities and events in Sharjah. This comes in line with the decision of the Sharjah Executive Council to resume the organisation of exhibitions and conferences under the supervision […]

In its latest virtual Book Club event, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) hosted Emirati novelist, poet, and critic Sultan Alameemi, who spoke passionately about his love for literature, and told his fans that reading and researching heavily on culture and heritage laid the foundation for the flair and diversity he brings to his writing. The prolific […]

The centers operated by Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), collectively welcomed over 57,000 visitors during the months of July and August. All the necessary preventive measures were undertaken by all the centres, including implementation of a comprehensive disinfection and sterilization program to ensure the safety of all individuals, in light of the current exceptions […]

Do you have what it takes to be Sharjah’s most promising photographer? If you are a budding photography enthusiast and are employed at any of the Government of Sharjah entities, this is your chance to have your work recognised globally. Hurry, and register on or before September 23 to submit your entries in the Sharjah […]

The first semester of the academic year 2020/2021 commenced today at the Khorfakkan campus of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) using ‘blended learning,’ which combines both classroom lectures and distance learning. The move supports the Academy’sstrategy to empower the Arab maritime sector with academically and professionally qualified personnel. […]

Eagle Hills Sharjah, a joint venture between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Eagle Hills, has signed a leasing agreement with Every Day Fresh Hypermarket L.L.C to meet the needs of residents living in Maryam Beach Residences. UAE-based Every Day Fresh Hyper Market L.L.C., which has been operating supermarkets, minimarts and hypermarkets in the […]

Last Thursday, Sharjah Airport welcomed a delegation from the Veterinary Services Section in Dubai Municipality, to view the veterinary services, including the livestock shipping facilities and the sample examination laboratory at the airport to see the best practices and procedures the airport adheres to for incoming livestock shipments. The delegation listened to a detailed explanation […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)has shared the new developments being witnessed across its portfolio of latest large-scale real estate, tourism, commercial and hospitality projects, in line with the gradual reopening of businesses across the UAE. Preventative measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be implemented effectively across all its sites to […]

The Board of Directors of the Expo Centre Sharjah has announced that the 48th and 49th editions of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), which was expected to kick off later this month, has been postponed to April 2021. The Centre explained that the decision was made after extensive consultations with the competent […]

Sharjah-based Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Lamprell, the leading provider of fabrication, engineering and contracting services to the offshore and onshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries. Under the agreement, Lamprell will lease an additional 1.360 million sq. ft. of land inside the free zone in order […]

The ‘Publishers Club’, a virtual discussion initiative jointly organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ),has recently held its first session shining light on how publishers can leverage technology driven marketing techniques and social media platforms to drive their businesses. The virtual series is a part of SBA’s ongoing […]

Twenty members of Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (Sajaya), an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, vicariously experienced life on the planet of Mars through a virtual educational journey that highlighted the major differences between the red planet and Earth in a bid to encourage the young generation to pursue […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) continues its popularBook Club online series with a conversation with eminent Emirati novelist, poet, and critic Sultan Alameemi, Director of the Poetry Academy at the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH). Alameemi will speak about his passion for literature and research on culture and heritage, as well as […]

The Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences, AUIEC, which operates under the umbrella of the Council of Arab Economic Unity of the Arab League, has recently held an extraordinary virtual meeting to discussthe future agenda, plans and proposals for the upcoming year 2021. The Arab Union has also shed light on the latest developments […]

Sheikh FahimAl Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, recently hosted HE ChunYoung-wook, ConsulGeneral of the Republic of South Korea in Dubai, to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations in vital sectors including economy and culture, as well as collaboration in future projects in the post-COVID-19 world. During the meeting which […]

Sharjah Government’s financial stimulus packages for businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic has been hailed as one of the most strategically planned and optimally released by business circles across the UAE. The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), organised a webinar on Monday (7thSeptember), titled […]

Sharjah Archaeology Authority(SAA), recently organized a virtual lecture titled,”The Sequence Of Burial Of The Kings Of Meroe In The Second Meroitic Pyramids Of Kush II.” The lecture was moderated by Dr Salah Hassan Matar Al-Akhaidir, Meroitic archaeology expert, lecturer at University of Niles and member of SAA and managed by Eisa Yousif, Director of the […]

Ahead of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed annually in October, the UAE-based non-profit Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP)’s early detection initiative, Pink Caravan, is calling on private sector organisations across the country to sign up for their ‘Corporate Wellness Day’ drive to educate their employees about the early detection and treatment […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) in cooperation with the Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources, recently organized a virtual session to introduce the Waffer Discounts Programme. The session was conducted live on SIB’s Instagram account and discussed the various incentives, exclusive offers provided to beneficiaries as part of the programme. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed […]

Shopping is inevitable and is equally important for everyone you see around yourself. Hence, if you are thinking yourself to be a singular person crazy about shopping, then the idea is completely flawed. Earlier shopping used to be quite challenging, visiting the retail shops, malls or departmental stores but with the rise of online shopping, […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD) in Sharjah has marked the conclusion of its two-month virtual ‘Child Safety Summer Camp’ with the participation of more than 5,400 children, youth, parents,and school staff. Live streamed on Zoom video conferencing as well as CSD’s Instagram account (@childsafetyuae), CSD’s virtual summer camp was held in collaboration with various government […]

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a Sharjah-based global humanitarian charity dedicated to helping refugees and people in need worldwide, will begin receiving nominations for the fifth edition of the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) 2021 from September 1, 2020 (today). All nominations for the AED 500,000 award should be submitted directly […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a subsidiary of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has launched the ‘Sharjah Child FriendlyAcademy’ that will support institutions and community organisations in adopting and improving child-friendly environments and experiences across the emirate. The launch of the academy comes as part of a strategic move to bring all the […]

Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of The Department of Government Relations (DGR), Sharjah, explored potential ways of strengthening cooperation between Sharjah and Indian capital, New Delhi, in healthcare, food security and information technology in the post-COVID world, during a recent meeting with HE Dr. Aman Puri, Indian Consul General in Dubai. The meeting, hosted by DGR, was […]

Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) said: “Emirati Women’s Day honors the remarkable, industrious women who have been part of the UAE’s social and economic fabric from the very beginning. The incredible strides these trailblazers continue to make – in key government roles, as pilots, athletes, engineers, and more – is a […]

Starting from the beginning of September, EgyptAir will begin operating a daily flight between Cairo and Sharjah Airport to accommodate the growth in demand for travel from destinations in the Republic of Egypt and further increasing travel opportunities for residents of Sharjah and the wider UAE. The launch of daily flights between Sharjah and Cairo […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, held a meeting recently with Barnahus Stockholm, an interagency centre for cases of violence and abuse against children, to exchange ideas about ways of adopting the Barnahus model to establish Kanaf, an interdisciplinary, multi-agency child protection centre, in Sharjah. […]

In a bid to enable their young members to utilise their time at home gainfully this summer, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) organised a series of workshops in August to engage Brownies, Guides and Senior Guides in a variety of activities to teach them new crafts, stimulate creativity and increase their problem-solving skills. SGG hosted a […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has emphasised that Sharjah’s strategy of social development that are a measure of the progress and prosperity of the emirate stem from the vision and directives of His Highness […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), organised an interactive business webinar via the Zoom platform on Wednesday, August 26, to introduce the emerging prospects and investment opportunities in competitive sectors to potential investors and businesses from across India, and to highlight the range of […]

Qatra Water Solutions, a Public Private Partnership between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and BESIX Group, in collaboration with Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), has launched a water filling station for distributing reused water in Al Dhaid, Bridi area, in the Emirate of Sharjah. Located next to the farms, the Bridi Water Station […]

‘Salam Beirut’, an emergency aid campaign aimed to provide emergency relief for victims of the devastating explosion that struck Port Beirut, launched by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at UNHCR, has […]

ShamsMedia Services, a subsidiary of Sharjah Media City (Shams), recently announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with OMNES Media, an integrated media and communications solutions company. The Influencer’s platform is designed to introduce a new generation of influencers to the social media world, through accredited academic and professional programs. These programs will be […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently concluded the activities and events of its exceptional promotional campaign “Sharjah Shopping Promotions” which was held from 22 July to 21 August, with the aim of supporting the retail sector and boosting the sales volume, especially in light of Covid-19 crisis. In a festive atmosphere, City […]

The Health Promotion Department, HPD, at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA), recently held a virtual meeting to discuss the mechanism for adopting the latest international standards for analyzing the results of its “remote work” survey. The first of its kind survey was launched by the HPD last June, as part of […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced that it will continue to receive applications for the 39th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards until September 1, 2020. The authority is accepting nominations for seven categories including Best Emirati Book, Best Arabic Novel, Best Creative Emirati Book (Travel), Best Emirati Book in the Field […]

The second edition of Startup Sharjah, a program established by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), in partnership with the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), has officially come to a close after four aspiring tech-enabled startup teams of high school students received grants of 10,000 AED (first place), 5,000 AED (second place), and 2,500 AED (third […]

Sharjah Civil Defence signed an agreement with Sahab Smart Solutions (Sahab) recently to develop an advanced digital platform that will offer individuals and corporates secure and easy access to the entire gamut of services offered by the department. Managed by Sahab, this digital user interface powered by latest technologies will feature a fully integrated websiteas […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has emphasised the crucial role of parents in preparing children, both emotionally and physically, as they head back to school for the new academic year. With both public and private schools in the UAE announcing plans to welcome students […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), won the 17thSharjah Award for Voluntary Work, which recognizes organizations supporting volunteer work. In 2019, SIB extended supported to several institutions by participating in volunteering opportunities, with the intention of positively contributing towards the community. SIB was acknowledged with the award during a virtual ceremony held via Sharjah Channel. The bank […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, has announced the release of a new business license package, which is intended to extend support to women entrepreneurs within the region, on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day on 28th August. The‘Women Entrepreneurs’ package supports women looking to begin their entrepreneurial […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) recently signed two memorandums of understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Driving Institute (SDI) aimed at developing two driver training units in both zones. The move comes as part of enhancing cooperation between both parties to achieve their common objectives, including […]

The Representative Committee of the Industry Sector Business Group of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently discussed a number of the strategic affairs, including mechanisms for exploring post-Covid-19 future plans and how to confront the current economic challenges in order to enhance the contribution of the industry sector in the growth of […]

Through a vibrant, virtually-held artistic fundraiser for the Beirut explosion victims, young members of the Sharjah-based Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), have put up a spectacular show of their skills in painting and music to generate awareness and offer much-needed humanitarian support. Titled ‘Salam Cultural Event’, the artistic gathering hosted on Zoom by the […]

With the growth and evolution of technologies and procedures, web applications and websites have seen a complete makeover. What used to be a static medium has now evolved into a very rich and interactive experience. Every business that has a website needs to ensure that it is engaging and updated at all times. Making an […]

Four successful industry captains from sectors as varied as aerospace manufacturing, food packaging, healthcare and research and innovation in Sharjah revealed their strategy for survival and growth amid the economic tumult resulting from the Coronavirus outbreak, at a webinar organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and […]

Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), the UAE-based non-profit organisation dedicated to raising cancer awareness and funds for those who cannot afford treatment, has called for individuals as well as companies in the UAE to participate in the Relay for Life Summer Challenge, which runs from August 4 – 31. Aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has reinforced its reputation and status as a prominent destination for foodstuff industries in the region after the Italian Dairy Products factory, headquartered at Sharjah Food Park, revealed that it has doubled up the total size of its factory to 26,000 square-foot, with an eye on further expansion in […]

Zero 6 Mall, Sharjah’s one-stop community shopping center, hosted the annual “Sharjah Shopping Promotions” campaign on Thursday and Friday, 6th and 7th August which was presented by Sharjah TV, and organized by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A number of lucky winners won multiple prizes in the raffle draws, including mall’s visitors and program […]

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) has marked International Youth Day 2020 on August 12 with a video release under the slogan, ‘I am what I read’ to inspire the younger generation to venture into a lifelong journey of discovery with reading. The video, released on UAEBBY’s social media accounts, depicts the […]

Students from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) recently took part in a webinar organized by the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime as part of UN International Youth Day celebrations. Participation in this initiative is part of AASTS’ continuous efforts to adopt new methods that connect students […]

Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced the hosting of a series of four expert-led virtual sessions in August on topics that range from human development and self-development to culture and education, moderated by Rama Muhana. Organised on the WebEx platform, these interactive sessions are being held as […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that it will continue to receive applications for the fourth edition of the prestigious Sharjah Translation Award ‘Turjuman’ until 1 September 2020. The award aims to promote Arabic titles globally by encouraging international translators and publishers to pick up titles written by renowned Arab authors and translate them […]

The “Sharjah Shopping Promotions” campaign, which is organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, continues to put a smile on the face of shoppers and visitors with its attractive offers and mouth-watering discounts, as well as the valuable prizes offered by the “Shopping Promotions” show which is broadcast by Sharjah TV during […]

Heralding a new era for the Arabic language lexicon, Sharjah has embarked on a landmark project to chronicle 17 centuries of development in the Arabic language spanning five distinct time periods. The Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language is a monumental undertaking that will offer unparalleled insight into the world’s fifth most widely spoken language and […]

The determination of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, to create a standalone, professional performing arts academy in the Middle East has been fully realised with Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA)successfully completing its first, full academic year of teaching and learning. The only dedicated performing arts academy in the […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has recently launched the “Sadder” (export) Fund, the first of kind fund across the Emirate Sharjah for financing export operations. “Sadder” Fund falls under the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC) of the SCCI and it aims to increase the rate of exports, open new markets, expand the […]

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and CE-Ventures have disbursed more than AED 700,000 in equity-free grants to 11 startups, offering them a lifeline to ensure they remain afloat as they navigate current economic challenges. The 11 selected startups operate in the retail, real estate, fintech, travel & tourism, agriculture, education, technology and creative sectors. Sheraa and […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), will be turning the spotlight on how businesses can weather the challenging economic climate set in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, at a live, free-to-attend webinar it is hosting next Wednesday, August 12. Eminent speakers include […]

Orient Source Hong Kong Group of Companies (OSHK), the International Commodity Trader and Project Investor, has made its first foray into the UAE by launching its state-of-art 247,570 ft2Multi-Functional Offshore & Repair Facility at the Port of Hamriyah in Sharjah along with a Trading Platform with Hamriyah Free Zone, The inauguration of the new facility […]

With UAE’s successful space mission setting fire to the imagination of the nation’s youth, FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children is giving children a chance to pay their tributes by creating a stop motion film celebrating the event. FUNN is calling on young media arts enthusiasts 12 – 15 years old to […]

His Excellency Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), yesterday (Tuesday) revealed during a live interview on Sharjah TV that the Authority will be undertaking four new large-scale tourism and hospitality projects in Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid and Mleiha The strategic undertaking follows Shurooq’s vision of transforming Sharjah […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah, on Monday, welcomed the return of its employees to the offices with 100% capacity in accordance with the decision of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), as well as the wise directives of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The resumption […]

The Adam Vital Hospital in Dubai is a part of the Adam Vital Healthcare Group with its origins in Germany and a footprint in Dubai, UAE since 2011. The hospital offers technical excellence and innovative abilities to solve both simple and difficult orthopedic problems. The hospital is at the forefront of offering advanced technologies in […]

The Emirate of Sharjah recorded up to 28,710real estate transactions, worth AED 6.2 billion, in the first half of 2020; a rise of 4.1% as compared to the transactions recorded over the same period last year. The sales transactions recorded in the first six months of the year covered 15.3 million square feet,as per the […]

Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has concluded its series of capacity-building discussion sessions scheduled for July, aimed at rebuilding and strengthening the UAE’s female-led business and entrepreneurial ecosystem in response to COVID-19 disruptions. Through a range of development resources targeting various sectors, SBWC has enabled its members […]

The activities and events of the Sharjah Shopping Promotions, the largest of its kind shopping event, is currently underway across the Emirate of Sharjah, where the first week of the campaign has witnessed a huge turnout by shoppers and visitors to make the most of attractive discounts of up to 75% on the finest brands, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently discussed means of developing the economic cooperation with the Embassy of Italy to the UAE and the possibility of organizing joint economic events to find out the investment opportunities and enhance communication mechanisms between business communities in the two countries, as well as to make the […]

To assure tourists that Sharjah’s travel and tourism establishments are looking after their health and safety, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has launched the ‘Sharjah Safe for Tourism’ stamp, a mark of assurance given to all establishments in Sharjah which fully adhere to the public health protocols and guidelines aimed at preventing […]

Residentscraving a luxurious escape to a heritage-inspired or desert retreat, or those longing to reconnect with nature after the stay home period do not need to look beyond the bouquet of staycation packages on offer by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Fitting for a lively long weekend, a day’s stay, and with options for […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, recently joined Forces with Connected Circles, an Amsterdam-based company which helps retain and attract talents, boost brands reach, and gain trust through transparency, consistency, and relevant content. The joint venture aims to bring the knowledge, experience, and business processes from Amsterdam to […]

A recent study by the Expo Centre Sharjah on the reality of the global exhibitions sector and the future prospects amid the repercussions of Covid-19 pandemic has shown that 74% of those participated in the study underlined that virtual shows are seen as important complementary to the physical exhibitions, while 60% said that online exhibitions […]

In light of sudden new realities facing both artisans and big fashion houses worldwide, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, a Sharjah-based entity engaged in the revival and modernisation of the traditional crafts of the UAE, recently convened an expert panel which has asserted that artisanship will continue to generate interest, find patrons and be valued as […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has underlined the importance of the constructive cooperation with the diplomatic missions and their commercial attaches in the UAE to develop joint action plans and step up efforts of strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the UAE in general and the Emirate of Sharjah in particular and […]

Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has made a call to corporate entities and individuals to donate to its KiswatEiddrive, that runs from July 24 – 30, which has been designed to ensure that children of families affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and low-income families in the UAEcelebrate the occasion. The […]

Featuring on the second online Book Club session organised yesterday (Thursday) by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), acclaimed novelist and poet, Lang Leav, immediately grabbed her audiences’ attention with the comment, “My sadness is what goads me into writing. Of course, it is hard to put your feelings out there in public and can be […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Small & Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101) organized on Wednesday a virtual workshop for the Center affiliates and members, as well as a number of interested entrepreneurs. The workshop, which was held in cooperation with the Sharjah Foundation to support pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), aims […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), organised an interactive business webinar via the Zoom platform on Tuesday, July 21, to introduce emerging opportunities in various high-potential sectors to investors and businesses from the United States of America. With 462 US companies currently operating in […]

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), a Sharjah-based cultural initiative that has taken significant strides towards raising community awareness about reading and culture, is now offering 10 ideas to inculcate the habit of reading among families. Under its landmark ‘Home Library’ project, KwB had previously provided home libraries to more than 42,000 Emirati households in Sharjah. Each […]

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, in collaboration with the Dubai Real Estate Institute, has organized a remote “Real Estate Professional Diploma” via Zoom Video Conference technology. The two-session program, presented by prominent real estate experts, witnessed the presence of 68 trainees from various real estate institutions and offices operating in the emirate of Sharjah. […]

Shoppers are in for a treat as tomorrow will mark the launch of the “Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2020”, the largest of its kind shopping campaign across the Emirate of Sharjah. The month-long event is organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, under the theme “Smile, You Are in Sharjah” and it is […]

The Board of Trustees of Sharjah Excellence Award has announced a number of substantial changes to the 2020 edition, in yet another move to keep abreast with the exceptional circumstances the world is going through due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Key changes to the award, which is usually organised by Sharjah […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has announced it began operating at 100% capacity starting today (Sunday) with all employees returning to their offices. SAIF Zone affirmed that its move comes in line with the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC)’s decision to resume work across government offices at full capacity. However, employees with chronic diseases were […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has announced the resumption of work at full capacity across its facilities with all employees returning to their offices today (Sunday). HFZA’s affirmed that its move comes in line with the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC)’s decision to resume work across government offices at full capacity, in implementation of the […]

Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has announced the allocation of US$500,000 to boost healthcare capacities in sites hosting refugee and internally displaced people (IDP) in Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Bangladesh and Kenya. This follows the global call made by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness The […]

In Sharjah, everything in is all set for receiving the exceptional season “Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2020”, which is held under the theme “Smile, You Are in Sharjah”. With exciting offers and discounts of up to 75%, the shopping event will begin on July 22 and lasts for August 21. In the same vein, the Sharjah […]

Under the name “Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2020”, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has recently announced that the exceptional shopping season in the emirate will kick off on July 22 and will last until August 21, stressing its commitment to stepping up efforts to support the retail sector and shopping centers in the […]

The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) continues to introduce new selections of films for families to enjoy and learn from on its popular ‘Our Home Cinema’ online film platform. Started from July 12, it began streaming a collection of short films that explore refugee experiences from around the world. Eleventh shorts, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, represented by the General Secretariat of Sharjah Excellence Award, recently organized a virtual meeting titled “COVID-19 repercussions on entrepreneurs and SMEs”. The meeting touched on the most important procedure taken by entrepreneurs and startups to face COVID-19 repercussions and challenges and the current and future changes to this […]

Continuing its online entrepreneurial education series, ‘Badiri Knowledge Exchange’, the Badiri Education and Development Academy, the education and capacity building arm of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), convened senior public officials and industry leaders at a virtual panel discussion titled ‘Industry and supply chain for thriving entrepreneurs’ yesterday (Wednesday). HE Sheikh Fahim Bin Sultan Bin […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has recently announced the return of 50% of its employees to offices, in accordance with certain rules and regulations developed to ensure the provision of a safe work environment. The return-to-work procedures have been completed seamlessly and conveniently, where SAIF Zone applied all the precautionary measures in […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) sponsored a webinar organized by the American University of Sharjah (AUS), in support of the future of education. H.E.ShihabAlhammadi, Director of Sharjah Media City (Shams), was joined by, Dr. Alia Alserkal, Vice President People Learning & Growth at Du and NataljaKissina, HR VP Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric on the panel […]

The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah organized on Tuesday a webinar titled “strategic concepts and a balanced scorecard” with the aim of bringing together different views and insights to shape a strategic path that enhances efforts, exploits energies, and maps out the upcoming action plan. The webinar touched […]

The Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) has announced the launch of a virtual campaign titled ‘Happiness from Here’ to raise awareness amongst its cadres of brownies, guides, and senior guides, as well as their mothers, about the importance of following a healthy lifestyle even as they spend more time at home due to current circumstances shaped […]

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, has announced the launch of an immersive and realistic virtual gallery featuring an exhibition of its 2019 product line comprising 78 exclusive handmade luxury products including sculptural totem-like chair stacks and landscape-inspired hand-blown glass vessels. The virtual tour, which takes place at Al […]

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, will take wings on July 14, 2020 with direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Alexandria and Sohag in Egypt. The inaugural flight will take off from Abu Dhabi to Alexandria on July 14 followed by flights to Sohag the next day. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will […]

In the presence of nearly 400 parents, children and educators, child experts and cyber safety experts in the UAE have warned of the dangers of gaming addiction, urging parents to design and implement fun and engaging summer camps for their children at home during the long summer break. They were speaking at a virtual panel […]

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, and Polyeco, a European environmental protection company, have built an advanced Alternative Raw Material Facility in Bee’ah’s Waste Management Complex in Al Sa’jaa, Sharjah which will be operational this month. Both entities are also joining efforts to explore future collaboration in waste management solutions for marine pollution as per […]

Talented members of Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (Sajaya) shared their skills with the audience through live graffiti painting at E88 Food and Shopping Festival, organised by Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (‘JRCC’) till January 4, 2020. Inspired by the festival’s theme ‘Dine, Meet and Shop’, the girls turned the E88 market’s five walls into a live canvas […]

Striving to create favourable conditions for the entrepreneurial community during these unprecedented times, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and the region’s leading multi-platform content producer, Motivate Media Group, have established an AED 1 Million Fund of in-kind services to support tech startups and boost their growth. Sheraa’sportfolio of selected tech startups will get exclusive access to […]

Mr. Ayman Ahmed, Bukhatir Group COO, handed over on July 5, 2020 one unit of Disinfection Tunnel and CONMIX Hand Sanitizers (200 nos.) to Emirates Red Crescent Head office at Al Rahmaniya, Dubai and another sanitation tunnel to Emirates Red Crescent Centre, Halwan suburb, Al Ramla, Dubai. The items were received by Mr. Abdulla Ali Al Muhairi (Emirates […]

“The only way to become a writer is to be a reader,” said New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed espionage fiction writer Joseph Finder, interacting with his fans and book enthusiasts at the debut launch of the virtual book club session hosted by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) on Thursday evening. Scheduled to be […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has recently announced the details of the number of new and renewed memberships that have been issued electronically during June 2020. The SCCI pointed out that the total number of memberships reached 5129, including 207 new and 4922 renewed memberships, achieving an increase of 8% compared to […]

Amidst the sight of an endless stretch of undulating golden sand dunes – their curved tops lit by the sun and contrasted by little tufts of green, rises a desert retreat quite like no other. Nestled in the archaeological site of Mleiha desert, near the Fossil Rock, it is hard to say where nature ends […]

The entirety of the 14,625 sqm exhibitor space at the Sharjah Expo Centre has been sold out, with  thousands of purchases by publishers from across the world for the 2020 edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) which is scheduled for November, organisers Sharjah Book Authority, has announced. For industry professionals worldwide, SIBF – […]

To empower women artisans in the UAE and the region through the crafts, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), is organising a virtual training course in Jordanian and Palestinian embroidery to benefit 15 Emirati women trainees. Held via video conferencing platforms, this course is part of a new training […]

Sharjah has ranked the top in high growth activation phase ecosystems in the newly launched Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), marking a milestone in the emirate’s journey towards becoming a thriving global startup hub. In line with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center’s mandate to put Sharjah on the map as an entrepreneurial hub locally and internationally, […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the launch of an online Book Club, which will host renowned authors in a series of live and interactive book discussions, starting next week. These free-to-attend fort nightly sessions will debut at 7pm on Thursday, July02, with New York Times bestselling author, Joseph Finder, who will entertain audiences with […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, HFZA, has recently announced that all the preparations and procedures for the return of 50% of its employees to offices have been completed following the implementation of the precautionary measures to provide a safe and healthy workplace amid COVID-19 pandemic. And in response to the directives of the Sharjah Executive […]

As part of its efforts to promote community awareness and highlight the important role of the dedicated staff who are the first line of defence in the battle to contain the coronavirus, the Education, Youth, Culture and Information Committee, EYCIC, of the Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC, has launched a media campaign to strengthen all the […]

Sharjah has ranked the top in high growth activation phase ecosystems in the newly launched Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), marking a milestone in the emirate’s journey towards becoming a thriving global startup hub. In line with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center’s mandate to put Sharjah on the map as an entrepreneurial hub locally and internationally, Sheraa […]

As part of its initiatives to support the efforts of the UAE’s health institutions, as well as to provide the financial and moral support to arthritis patients, the Friends of Arthritis Patients Society (FOAP) of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) yesterday donated 21 wheelchairs to Al Qassimi Hospital […]

The Sharjah Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of its recovery efforts, activating different sectors and activities by 50 per cent in the emirate. The move is in line with the directives issued by the Sharjah Executive Council and its orders to implement preventive measures designed to help curb the spread of […]

Nasdaq Dubai today welcomed the listing of a US$500 million Sukuk by Sharjah Islamic Bank, SIB. The capital raised will support SIB’s activities and strategic development to cater to its customers in corporate, investment and retail banking. In a statement on Wednesday, Nasdaq Dubai said that the five-year Sukuk was subscribed 7.2 times by regional […]

The Sharjah Human Resources Directorate, SHRD, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, represented by the Sharjah Medical Zone, conducted tests for the early detection of the novel coronavirus for 9,000 Sharjah government employees. The tests were carried out at the designated testing sites in the cities of Sharjah and the Central […]

Knowledge without Borders (KwB), the Sharjah-based cultural initiative, has commenced the broadcast of previously recorded videos of a select group of Emirati authors, intellectuals, and experts, on its Instagram handle, @kwbshj, to shine light on their respective works. This move is part of KwB’s ongoing commitment to ramp up efforts to engage the public in […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), credited with inspiring a sustainable movement in the architectural landscape of Sharjah, has announced the launch of Sharjah Designscape, a virtual architectural talks series that will discuss the current architecture landscape within Sharjah and explore the future outlook and transformation of this field in terms of ideas, concepts and […]

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC), has confirmed that the 5th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival – a prominent event that is held annually at Expo Centre Sharjah to showcase exciting works of the world’s celebrated image-makers, has been moved to February 2021. He noted that […]

Accelerating efforts to instill critical thinking skills, creativity and the entrepreneurial mindset among stay-at-home students, amid Covid-19 concerns, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), in partnership with the Sharjah Private Education Authority, has officially announced the launch of its second phase of their partnership. In its second edition, Startup Sharjah will bring together high school students for […]

Souq Al Jubail, SQAJ, launched the 5th edition of the “Dates Festival” which concludes on September 17, 2020, and includes the participation of the UAE’s traders of local and imported dates with different types of dates available in the market. The Dates Festival provides shoppers and visitors with various types of domestic and imported dates. […]

In line with its strategy of educating and upskilling its young members aged 12 years and above, currently at home during the physical distancing period, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) held two virtual workshops in June to introduce them to the craft of baking, as well as work on their personal development by learning to boost […]

Sharjah’s Economic Development Department (SEDD) has said that cinemas, auction houses, entertainment centres, valet services and fitness facilities in the emirate can re-open with 50 per cent capacity provided they follow the necessary safety guidelines. These guidelines include taking temperature checks, providing visitors with sanitisers and ensuring safety distance of 2 metres in addition to […]

Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth announces that entry to their ‘Challenge Yourself’ competition will be open for three weeks, starting today (Sunday, 21 June 2020). Open to UAE’s youth aged 13 – 18 of all nationalities, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase their talents. Participants need to email a 1- […]

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, represented by the Sharjah Medical District, has announced the beginning of the second phase of the COVID-19 screening programme for Sharjah Government employees who are expected to go back to work. As many as 1,700 employees from Sharjah Municipality, and 500 vendors from Souq Al Jubail will be […]

The Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced the reopening of select branches of its public libraries in the emirate from Sunday, June 21. All branches of SPL were closed from mid-March in line with the UAE’s precautionary measures to ensure public safety in the wake of the […]

To enable children and youth to cherish and enjoy films, and stimulate their love of cinema as they remain safe indoors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF) has introduced a new selection of films for families to enjoy on its popular ‘Our Home Cinema’ […]

Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), is expanding on its role as a modern learning hub by continuing to offer lifelong learning opportunities in a broad array of authoritative content across formats for its users. Accordingly, it will be organising two virtual panel discussions on June 20 and 27 […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, Shurooq, has readied all of its hospitality, ecotourism and leisure destinations to receive visitors and tourists from around the world, while strictly adhering to the UAE government’s health and safety protocols to ensure the highest levels of protection of all their visitors, residents and staff. Keen on welcoming visitors and […]

Sharjah Airport continues to expand its cargo network with Kenya Airways Cargo commencing its schedule operations into Sharjah. Kenya Airways operates twice-weekly cargo service with Boeing 787, connecting Sharjah to Nairobi every Sunday and Wednesday. This new service brings the number of airlines and freighter operators to 22 international and regional and local airlines in […]

‘Badiri Knowledge Exchange’, a virtual hub for collaborative learning launched in April by Badiri Education and Development Academy, the education and capacity building arm of Nama Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has planned a number of online workshops, virtual panel discussions and webinars in June and July, targeting entrepreneurs, businesspersons, fresh graduates as well as university […]

On the occasion of the World Sea Turtle Day, which falls on June 16 of each year, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah announces the first nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtle in the country and it is considered the first of its kind locally. Asea turtle hatchling was recently observed crawling towards […]

The Emirate of Sharjah has been continuing its relentless campaign against the COVID-19 pandemic taking the most stringent measures and precautionary steps to protect the health and wellbeing of the people of Sharjah, following the directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and under the […]

The fifth edition of the International Photography Festival – Xposure, is looking for exceptional photographers in the genre of travel and documentary photography to participate in the newly launched edition of its premier Timothy Allen Photography Scholarship Award (TAPSA). Over the last four editions of Xposure, 20 photographers have benefitted from TAPSA and trained under […]

1001 Titles – a cultural initiative by the Sharjah-based Knowledge without Borders (KwB), has announced the release of five new books for Arab readers including novels, short story collections, critical studies and translated literary works. Launched in 2016, the AED 5 million initiative saw the production of 1,001 first-edition Emirati titles within the first two […]

Cyber Gear and Digitly are jointly organizing the webinar entitled, “Growing Online During A Global Pandemic Even If Everyone Else Seems To Be Failing” on 16 June at 11 am (UAE Time). The webinar is going to cover 15 niches and topics that more than 10x’d in the UAE due to COVID-19 over the last […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently organized a joint webinar with the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, titled “Financial Services and Solutions for the Development of the UAE export companies”. The event comes as part of the bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) which aims to enhance […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC — a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management — is providing 450 new electronic learning tablets to underprivileged families across the emirate. The devices will be donated by Al Zahia and distributed by Sharjah Charity International to families in need. Focused on improving access to education across […]

Employees of Sharjah Media City (Shams) return to workplace on June 14 after having worked remotely during the previous period. Approximately 30% of the workforce resumed their duties on-site, following a range of precautionary measures. Shams has taken all necessary precautions to guarantee optimum levels of health and safety to welcome staff and visitors back to […]

Badiri E-Academy’s open-source e-learning platform, founded by the Badiri Education and Development Academy – the education and capacity building arm of the UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), offers university students, women and men, aspiring and established entrepreneurs, working professionals, job seekers and a host of others, many useful online courses for free, covering a […]

The preliminary results of the scientific study conducted last April by the Health Promotion Department, HPD, at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs Sharjah in cooperation with the University of Sharjah have shown that 39% of smokers decreased their smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic and 29.4% reported that their weight increased during the lockdown, while […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has recently announced the completion of 15% of the infrastructure development project for the 10th industrial zone in Sharjah. The project is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and […]

The fact that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has dominated people’s online search queries and behaviours globally in the past six months is clearly indicative of the fact that life during this pandemic has, among other things, been one full of questions. In the UAE and beyond, billions are relying on news and media, and turning […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and President of the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA), has announced the launch of the ‘Emirates Publishers Emergency Fund’ worth AED 1 million to support a host of publishers in the UAE whose businesses have been severely impacted by the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The objectives set […]

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the reopening of Sharjah’s leading family entertainment destination, Al Montazah Parks, for visitors. This falls under Shurooq’s plan to gradually reopen all its destinations in the emirate after the implementation of comprehensive sterilisation procedures strictly adhering to the health and safety protocols issued by the UAE government to […]

Global logistics leader UPS (NYSE: UPS) and the American University of Sharjah in the UAE, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote capacity building and knowledge sharing initiatives that support the future careers of female AUS students and alumni in the fields of entrepreneurship, supply chain management, e-commerce, customs, and global trade. The agreement, which […]

Continuing its mission to nurture young minds and instill a love of stories in children, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) invited Sally Mousa, Pulse 95 Radio presenter, to read from Farm in the City to inaugurate its online storytelling session for children. Farm in the City is available online in SPL’s Highlights Library. Farm in the City tells […]

Silicon Valley, a leading global hub for technology and innovation, is home to many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations and startups offering products and services that shape people’s lives all around the world. However, Silicon Valley is more than just a place. It has come to symbolise a mindset and has provided a playbook […]

Air Arabia has announced that it will operate new outbound only repatriation flights from Sharjah to Egypt to allow Egyptian nationals now in the UAE to return home. The special flights will operate from Sharjah International Airport to Cairo International Airport and Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria, from 11th to 16th June, 2020. Flights […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) and Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, have announced a strategic partnership to boost entrepreneurship and support business owners in Sharjah. The two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will solidify this collaboration and enable Shams to leverage Mashreq’s banking expertise. As part of […]

The decisive stages the competitions of the “Superhero Campaign”, organized by Friends of Diabetes Association, one of the health-promoting organizations under the Health Promotion Department of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, showed the remarkable increase in the skilled students who take part in the various categories of the contest, something that sparked […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Excellence Award Office, organized recentlyan online workshop entitled ‘the global assessment principles adopted by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM)”. The workshop comes as part of the training programs organized by the secretariat of the Sharjah Excellence Award before the new edition […]

A company operating the strategic wastewater treatment assets in Sharjah is planning to double its treatment capacity by 2022, a senior executive told Emirates News Agency, WAM. “Today, we are focusing on expanding our wastewater treatment capacity. We target to double it by 2022 in order to cope with the increased population in Sharjah,” said Gurvan Dersel, General […]

Continuing to deliver on its promise to bring the magic of cinema to young generations during the #StayHome period in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) has announced a new batch of nine international films from eight countries available for free streaming on its […]

The Sharjah Airport Authority, SAA, has welcomed the decision of government agencies to open airports for transit flights, indicating that this decision is a step in the right direction, and comes within the policy of progressive economic openness that the UAE has committed to. In conjunction with Sharjah Airport’s announcement of its full readiness for […]

Sharjah Municipality has conducted some 17,000 inspections across various establishments in the emirate during the first quarter of 2020. In a press statement on Thursday, the municipality noted that it had intensified inspection efforts throughout Sharjah to ensure establishments comply with health and safety standards and regulations. Inspections were carried out in restaurants, coffee shops, […]

A number of heads and representatives of private sector institutions recently posted a video through the social media platforms, through which they have expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the Emirate of Sharjah and its wise leadership for supporting them and tackling all the challenges they face, especially in light of the global developments and […]

On the occasion of the Global Exhibitions Day 2020, which is observed on 3 June every year, the Expo Centre Sharjah posted today on the Centre’s social media platforms a video highlighting the importance of the conferences and exhibitions as a vital method for humanitarian and cultural communication, in addition to their key role in […]

Sharjah Economic Development Department, SEDD, has released the ninth edition of its Annual Report for the year 2019, highlighting its efforts in adopting and reflecting the wise directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to achieve sustainable economic development in Sharjah. This issue comes to […]

The Pearl Initiative, the leading non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency across the Gulf Region, is delighted to announce the launch of its new digital platform, The Circle. This new online resource centre is an exciting new element of its regional Governance in Philanthropy programme, which seeks to promote improved governance […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, and Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) recently held a virtual joint meeting to discuss the latest developments of the impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economy and explore avenues of the mutual cooperation to stimulate businessmen, especially within the most affected sectors, as well as to […]

Doubling its member base to 2,246 in just a span of five years, the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, has charted an impressive story of development and growth, achieving major milestones in recent years. Staying true to its vision of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for businesswomen […]

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced an entirely new mix of challenges and opportunities to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the UAE. In light of growing concerns in the local SME sector, Badiri Education and Development Academy – the education and capacity building arm of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) – organised a virtual talk […]

The special programme of #letsmajaz for Eid Al-Fitr celebration, which was held remotely at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah’s world-class destination for prestigious cultural events and concerts, was an unprecedented success, with the concluding live concert by Lebanese pop star Yara yesterday (Wednesday) drawing a huge number of viewers online. The concert at which the Lebanese […]

In a quiet corner of her home set in the picturesque city of Dibba Al-Hisn, around 130kilometres from central Sharjah, 31-year-old Maryam Mohammed Ahmed Aldhahericoncentrates on her work, weaving spools of brightly coloured cotton threads, interspersing them with synthetic metallic threads in gleaming gold and silver. Her dexterous fingers tug at the colourful bobbins, going […]

In line with the national efforts introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19, Sharjah Taxi in conjunction with the Sharjah Co-operative Society dropped off over 4,000 deliveries, of orders placed by customers on the latter’s online platform in the past two months. Mohammed Al Buraimi, Executive Director of Operations Sector, Sharjah Taxi said: “These orders […]

The Sharjah Museums Authority, SMA, is displaying various inspiring entries by young artists through its specifically curated digital exhibition, “Museums for Equality: Diversity in Times of Adversity”, which celebrates International Museum Day, IMD, that is commemorated annually on 18th May. The showcased artworks were selected from among submissions of different art forms including painting, photography, […]

As part of the new season of #letsmajazbeing held remotely this year, Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah’s world-class destination for prestigious cultural events and concerts, yesterday (Tuesday) hosted the iconic Iraqi singer Hatem Al Iraqi, who entertained his fans with a collection of his most popular hits at the second of the three concert series specially […]

The Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee at the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) recently posted a video on the Council’s social media platforms, as part of  the campaign ‘We’ll get through this’ launched by the SCC to highlight the importance of the stimulus package adopted by Sharjah’s government to support the public and private entities, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, stated that it has issued 4527 electronic Certificates of Origin in March and April, while the total number of memberships until the end of April reached 1215, including 46 new memberships and 1169 renewed memberships. The number of new members from the free zones reached 115 during […]

As public health safety becomes a priority with the world in the grip of a global pandemic, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is going the extra mile to ensure that all its hospitality, ecotourism and leisure destinations, which are scheduled to open in a phased manner, will strictly adhere to the UAE government’s health […]

Al Majaz Amphitheatre, the sought-after destination for concerts and cultural events in Sharjah, kicked off its Eid Al-Fitr celebrations in style with a live performance by Emirati superstar Mohamed Al Shehhi yesterday (Monday), despite challenges posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Shehhi’s concert, part of a three-concert series specially planned for Eid Al-Fitr, was held […]

The Friends of Arthritis Patients Society (FOAP) of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), recently organized the second webinar of the “Rheumatism online” series which aims to raise health awareness of community members about rheumatic diseases and arthritis and ways to prevent them and support patients and raise their […]

The Department of Family Development Centers (DFDC) of the institutions of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah recently organized, in cooperation with the Family Development Foundation in Abu Dhabi (FDF)a webinar entitled “Bode well … Eid Mubarak”. This comes as part of the DFDC’s keenness to enhance cooperation and coordination with the social-sector-related […]

The Sharjah Virtual Reading Festival 2020 has been postponed to the third quarter, organiser, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced. The 10-day cultural festival was originally slated for a May 27 opening. SVRF 2020 has been postponed as its current dates coincides with the upcoming school examination schedule in the UAE and other countries. Targeting […]

In line with the recently launched #UbuntuLoveChallenge, a global initiative spearheaded by Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), and Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, founder of the Africa 2.0 Foundation, CE-Ventures has joined forces with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to support the UAE startup community and provide equity-free grants to […]

‘Relay by FOCP’, a smart application launched last year at the second edition of the UAE Relay For Life (RFL) cancer walkathon organised by UAE-based charity, Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), has successfully concluded a new month-long charity fitness challenge it introduced recently to embrace the spirit of giving associated with the holy month of […]

Badiri Education and Development Academy, the education and capacity building arm of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai are organising a 90-minute virtual talk titled ‘The Future of Entrepreneurship Post COVID-19’, next Wednesday on May 27, from 7:30 pm to 9:00pm. The session will be led by Greta Schettler, […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), recently launched the Freelancerpackage within the media industry across various fields including photography, design and filmmaking. The package provides individuals with the opportunity to set up a corporate bank account and sponsor dependents if required. H.E.  Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City, indicated that Shamsintroduced the package […]

Badiri Education and Development Academy (Badiri), the education and capacity-building arm of UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has added a new professional training course onits e-learning platform Badiri E-Academy to take entrepreneurs through a step-by-step journey of transforming a problem-oriented approach to a solution-driven mindset. Titled ‘Innovation and Problem-Solving in Uncertainty’, the130-minute course was launched as […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), organized on Tuesday a webinar entitled “Helping businesses overcome liquidity issues and sustain in the crisis”. Held in cooperation with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the webinar aims to get the participants acquainted with the services provided by the ECI, […]

Under the title “What do you know about the economic stimulus package”, the Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC, has published today on its social media platforms a documentary film showing the importance of those incentives and its role in reinforcing projects and business sustainability and enhancing the private sector journey amid the global developments due to […]

Al Majaz Amphitheatre has made an announcement that’ll keep your celebratory spirits high this Eid Al-Fitr despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The sought after destination for concerts and cultural events in Sharjah is bringing three live performances by local superstar Mohamed Al Shehhi, Hatem Al Iraqi, and Lebanese pop star Yara, […]

As part of its strategic plans, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has reinforced its role in the corporate social responsibility field, through its diversified of contributions to the social responsibility field, which are tailored to serve various society segments. Such efforts were more apparent since the emergence of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

From specialised photography to video editing, calligraphy, illustration and more, FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts For Youth and Children, is offering a wide spectrum of creative online workshops with a focus on actionable-learning to hone the skills of young media arts enthusiasts who are confined to #StayHome due to the coronavirus pandemic. The highly engaging […]

Children ask a lot of questions under the best of circumstances. In these times of the novel Coronavirus pandemic when they have been restricted to their homes, the uncomfortable questions tend to increase and not surprisingly most of them are centered around COVID-19. Parents in the emirate have revealed the kind of questions they are […]

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading sustainability pioneer, invited distinguished experts in the UAE across the fields of climate change, sustainability and smart technology to share learnings and insights gathered from the COVID-19outbreak at the company’s Ramadan Virtual Event. Based on Bee’ah’s twin-pillared strategy of digitalisation and sustainability, the honoured guest speakers at the event included […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently stated that companies operating in the food trade and industry, retail outlets and cooperative societies in Sharjah provide strategic food stockpile in large and sufficient quantities to meet the needs of consumers, according to a field report by the SCCI’s Foodstuff Trade and Industry Sector Business […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, has announced a collaboration between the Al Zahia community and the Ministry of Health and Prevention to deploy autonomous vehicles in the community to support residents amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since its recent launch, the vehicles, known as AI Mobility […]

If your dream of being accepted into an American University appears daunting and you are overwhelmed by the process of selecting and applying to colleges, or you need some guidance in the application and personal statement writing processes, Badiri E-Academy has just the right answer for you! This open-source e-learning platform, instituted by Badiri Education […]

The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah recently organized a webinar on risk management and job creativity. The event comes as part of the SCFA’s efforts to enhance the level of professional awareness about the mechanism of risk and crisis management, ways to stimulate job creativity and its role […]

In light of the unprecedented psychological circumstances the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put families and children in, the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, is organising a webinar titled ‘How to Care for Your Child’s Mental Health During COVID-19’ on Monday, May 18, at 12 pm. […]

In the presence of senior government officials, diplomats, CEOs, business owners and investors from the UAE’s public and private sectors, the sixth edition of the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis explored how the UAE’s economic stimulus packages have positively impacted major industry sectors, markets and businesses, and recommended response strategies to help businesses in the UAE […]

Air Arabia(PJSC), the Middle East& North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, today reported a profitable first quarter (January to March) 2020despite COVID-19 impact on the carrier’s first quarter financial and operational performance. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 71 million for the three months ending March 31, 2020, a45 percent less than […]

“Zero 6” Mall in Sharjah, a premium shopping and entertainment destination, has announced its opening after the announcement from the Sharjah Economic Development Department, to reopen all commercial centers, salons, restaurants and cafeterias. Issa Ataya, Managing Director, Alef Group, Developer of the mall confirmed that the mall will be open from 12pm-9pm at 30 per […]

Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, award-winning UAEpublisher, Kalimat, specialised in publishing Arabic books for children and the youth, has renewed its focus on a series of titles that highlight the Ramadan customs and traditionspassed down from older generations. The titles,Ramadan in the Emirate, Adorable Ahmad,A Trip Like No Other, and The Camel in […]

The Friends of Breastfeeding Association of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah recently organized a number of online lectures and published awareness posts through its social media platforms aimed at raising health awareness among community members about methods of prevention of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and encouraging mothers […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC — a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management — is providing 450 new electronic learning tablets to underprivileged families across the emirate. The devices will be donated by Al Zahia and distributed by Sharjah Charity International to families in need. Focused on improving access to education across […]

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council and The Big Heart Foundation Humanitarian Envoy, has promptly extended his whole hearted support to the recently-launched ‘Support Knows No Safe Distance’ coronavirus (COVID-19) response fundraiser officially announced by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of TBHF, which seeks to support […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, commended the firm commitment of the shopping centers and malls to implementing the precautionary and preventive measures after reopening. This was stated during the field follow-up carried out by the SCCI after the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced the reopening of shopping malls. The move comes […]

The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) has announced a new batch of nine international movies from seven countriesavailable for free streaming on its website www.siff.ae until the end of May. The online streaming platform emphasises SIFF’s commitment to bring the magic of cinema to young generations during the #StayHome period in […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has announced the completion of development works on“U2 Area”, a new dedicated district for stores and warehouses. The “U2” area features 70 world-class and mergeable stores with each of which spreading over an area of 600 square meters. They were designed this way to enhance the absorptive capacity […]

The Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC, represented by the Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee, launched today the emirate’s first media campaign. The campaign aims to shed light on Sharjah government’s economic stimulus package to support the public and private sectors, business sector, and the individuals and the role of this package in business sustainability, ventures, […]

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY)’s ‘Read. Dream. Create’ campaign, has launched a live storytelling extravaganza just for children on its social media platforms. Several eminent authors specialising in children’s literature will be reading a variety of children’s books at these special sessions designed to instill a love of books and literature […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, has launched an interactive Ramadan e-Booklet in both Arabic and English to assist parents who want to do a perfect job with organising their children’s tasks, home responsibilities, leisure time, whilst also encouraging them to learn positive behaviours. […]

Dubai Media City’s business partners united to send the nation an important message of hope by asking everyone to stay home, stay safe and stay positive. Key media outlets such as CNN, CNBC, Dubai Media Incorporated, Al Roeya, Al Aan TV and Arabian Radio Network all came together amplifying the vital role the media is […]

A record 8,030 new users from 55 countries have accessed to the Sharjah Public Library (SPL)’s free ‘Digital Library’ in less than two months, carrying out over 32,114 online transactions since the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) affiliate announced in March that people worldwide will enjoy free access to its 6 million eBooks and electronic resources […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) recently hosted a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ‘Sharjah Child Friendly City’ project, to discuss children’s rights to emotional, health and education support in the wake of the new coronavirus pandemic. The meeting exploredhow institutional efforts and initiatives in the emirate are supporting children and families in […]

The Friends of Diabetes Association, one of the health-promoting organizations under the Health Promotion Department of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has recently launched the 2nd phase of the annual campaign “Superhero”. The Superhero Campaign is organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Sharjah Education Council, and with the support […]

Iraqi photographers from the city of Basra have dominated Xposure International Photography Festival’s #HomeCaptured contest, now in its third week, as Ahmed Lazem took home the first prize of US$ 1,000 while Saad Al Hamady claimed the runner-up position, winning US$ 750. Ahmed Lazem’s winning entry, ‘My Birdie, depicts a young boy with his pet […]

The Flag Island, Sharjah’s outdoor and fitness destination and a national landmark, has launched a virtual ‘Sports Hour’ session as part of its commitment to encourage the UAE community to stay fit and adopt a healthy lifestyle during the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual ‘Sports Hour’ sessions, held every Monday in collaboration with Fitness First, will […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre, Sheraa, has pledged to create a solidarity fund of US$1 million, to help startups affected by the impact of the coronavirus and celebrate the #UbuntuLoveChallenge challenge. The challenge is led by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi and Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder and Chairman of Africa 2.0 Foundation, a global movement […]

The International Publishers Association (IPA) is offering financial support for African publishing entrepreneurs to overcome the staggering impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education in 2020 and beyond. Under a four-year USD 800,000 fund administered by the IPA in partnership with Dubai Cares, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization, the grants for 2020 will be directed towards […]

The sixth edition of the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majliswill get underway on May 13 at 1pm virtually via Zoom platform under the theme ‘Impact of the UAE Stimulus Plan on Economic Stability and Growth’. Organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in cooperation with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and […]

Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (Sajaya), an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, has announced the launch of a carefully curated programme of e-activities to mark the start of its annual competitions during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Adhering to the UAE government’s #StayHome guidelines and demonstrating its resilience in […]

With only six testing positive among a total of 11,007 men and womenscreened for breast cancer in the UAE this year, a relentless10-year campaign by Pink Caravan Ride (PCR)– aninitiative of the Sharjah-based non-profit Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), is showing strong evidence of encouraging health behaviour change amongst residents of the UAE. In its […]

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, most industries had to take a step back and re-evaluate their response plan. On the other hand, vital sectors such as the public health service is working round the clock to combat the pandemic and deliver the necessary services to the community. Sharjah based company, Qatra Water Solutions […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has pledged a $1 million dollar solidarity fund to help startups that are under strain due to the coronavirus pandemic. In honor of the #UbuntuLoveChallenge, a global initiative spearheaded by H.E Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi and thought leader, Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, founder of the Africa 2.0 Foundation, the […]

The numbers of fasting Iftar meals distributed by the Sharjah Charity International, SCI, during the first ten days of the Holy Month of Ramadan reached 250,000 meals targeting workers and people with low income. Rashid Saleh Bin Hammad, Head of the Resources Development Department at the SCI, said that the number of daily meals has […]

The history of any successful society will map a dynamic and principled process of promoting the values, relations and institutions that enable all people to participate in social, economic, cultural and political life on the basis of equality of rights, equity and dignity. It is this active participation of the people in governance, which is […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank, in cooperation with Sharjah Charity International, launched a Ramadan Community Initiative “Mirk at the door of your home”, distributing meals to approximately 4,000 families affected by COVID-19. The initiative was launched on the first day of the holy month and involved the distribution of the Ramadan Mir boxes to affected families. Each […]

In keeping with the spirit of a golden period in human history as the world witnesses a surge in heroic acts of thousands worldwide who are risking their lives to save others, and in preparation for the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG), has announced its ‘Best Humanitarian Action’ contest for […]

The Labour Standards Development Authority in Sharjah (LSDA) congratulated all workers and employers in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE in general on the occasion of the International Workers Day, celebrated on May first each year, wishing them health and safety, and for the whole world to overcome the pandemic as soon as possible. […]

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), in partnership with Kalimat Group, have announced a newly-launched initiative called the Future Changemakers, aimed at utilizing remote learning to instill critical thinking skills, creativity, imagination, and the entrepreneurial mindset among stay-at-home students, amid Covid-19 concerns. The initiative takes a holistic approach at engaging […]

Young media arts enthusiasts in the UAE and around the world who have had their creativity stifled by being restricted to their homes due to the current health crisis, now have something amazing to look forward to. FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts For Youth and Children released a series of video workshops on a variety […]

With a view to ensure the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers who choose to fast during Ramadan, Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has launched an awareness campaign through its Sharjah Baby and Family Friendly Project on its social media platforms. The awareness campaign is running on @sharjahbabyfamilyfriendly, and aims to support nursing mothers with […]

The Sharjah Directorate of Public Works said it has completed 76 projects at a total value of AED195 million during the first quarter of 2020 as part of the developmental plans adopted by the Emirate of Sharjah to ensure social welfare and economic wellbeing. Engineer Ali Bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, Chairman of DPW, said the […]

The Friends of Breastfeeding Association of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, in cooperation with the Breastfeeding clinic at the Family Health Promotion Center in Sharjah, has recently launched the initiative “Your support …. our priority”. The initiative aims to provide mothers infected with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC – a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management – is welcoming the Holy Month by donating two tons of essential food items to families in need. Co-led by Al Zahia and Sharjah Charity International, the initiative will benefit the vulnerable families across Sharjah whose lives have been […]

In a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of children, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has directed the Child Safety Department (CSD) to establish a protection centre for child victims of physical […]