Fancy a custom portrait in a comics-cartoon mashup style? Head to SHASHAH 2022 where a well-known Bahraini cartoonist is cheering up young children and adults with delightful, realistic portraits in a mix of styles and colours to be cherished as special souvenirs! The fun vibe of the live sketching session makes it an entertaining experience […]

“Valor International FZC”, a Hamriyah Free Zone-based company specializing in trading and handling of downstream refined oil by-products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) to expand its regional operations and increase its production capacity. Initially “Valor International FZC”, invested more than AED 100 million into the logistics and […]

Sharjah Livestock Market, the latest project of Sharjah Asset Management Holding, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, is fast approaching a significant milestone. Since its launch last April, it has not only witnessed a great turnout from the public, but has also received 46,904 head of livestock, including sheep, cattle, and camels. Vital […]

FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children and youth, has united passionate anime enthusiasts across Sharjah and the UAE with the opening of SHASHAH 2022, a fun extravaganza celebrating the international pop culture phenomenon at Aljada, Sharjah. Running until Sunday, March 13, from 4pm to 10pm,SHASHAH 2022 opened to great fanfare […]

Gifted young Emirati anime artists are presenting their unique artworks for sale to anime lovers of all ages as FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children and youth, kicked off its anime-themed SHASHAH 2022 yesterday (Friday) at Aljada, Sharjah. Kiosks dotting the Artists’ Alley on the grounds of the venue of […]

Abdulrahman Al Ali, the young entrepreneur behind the UAE’s first anime merchandise store, recounted how he transformed his passion for the pop culture phenomenon into a pioneering business during an insightful discussion at SHASHAH, the biannual creative and educational event organised by FUNN, a Sharjah-based organisation that promotes media arts learning among children and youth. At […]

The Sharjah Private Education Authority, the governing body that oversees all affairs pertaining to private educational institutions, is set to launch its Private Education Strategy 2022-2024, at a press conference on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The strategy aims at boosting efforts to develop a clear roadmap for private education institutions in Sharjah, whose operations are […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, marks the celebration of Emirati Children’s Day on March 15 with a renewed commitment to champion the rights of children to a healthy, safe, and supportive environment to enhance their development. SCFO continues its decade-long journey to promote and sustain […]

Sharjah is gearing up to host the 49th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), the largest event of its kind on the agenda of specialised trade fairs in the UAE and the region, from 23-27 March. From finest jewellery to hottest trends, latest products, special deals and accessories, the Watch & […]

Air Arabia (PJSC)(DFM:AIRARABIA) shareholders approved the dividend distribution of 8.5percent of share capital for the financial year ending December 31, 2021, at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sharjah today. The dividend, which is equivalent to 8.5fils per share, mirrors yet another year of record financial performance by the award-winning low-cost carrier. The recommendation […]