The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah welcomed 66,663 visitors to six of its centres during January and February 2021. The numbers were broken down as follows: 2,500 visitors to the Wasit WetlandCentre; 1,925 visitors to the Kalba Bird of Prey Centre; 3,590 visitors to the Buhais Geology Park; 1003 visitors to the […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Pearl Initiative, a leading Gulf business-led non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency, in collaboration with NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), hosted a webinar recently to discuss the role of women in the workplace, and examine how organisations can increase diversity representation and create an […]

As part of its continuing mission to raise awareness among community members about child safety issues, the Child Safety Department (CSD)in Sharjah, an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), organised 19 virtual workshops over the past month that saw the participation of more than 2,800 children, youth and parents. The interactive and […]

The Higher Committee of the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days has announced that comprehensive precautionary measures adhering to UAE’s COVID-19 health and safety regulations will be implemented at the event venues to ensure the wellbeing of both visitors and participants. Organised by Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), the annually held Sharjah Heritage Days will […]

To mark Emirati Children’s Day, the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, received a delegation from the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) to discuss and review ongoing efforts and programmes in the emirate dedicated to bolstering children’s development and strengthening children’s rights. The SCC delegation […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), in partnership with Connected Circles, has launched Connected Circles Middle East via a virtual conference, which was attended by several senior leaders and executives in the region. The event featured keynote speeches by H.E. Dr Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (Shams), Rajai El Khadem, Head of LinkedIn […]

Alef Group, the leading real estate development company in the emirate of Sharjah, and the developer of the Al Mamsha and06 Mall projects, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). The agreement states that the two parties will undergo cooperation with the aim of supporting talented and emerging entrepreneurs. The […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation hosted a delegation of founders representing Italy’s leading startups at its headquarters in Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIPark), yesterday (Wednesday), as part of its mission to develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the emirate. During the visit, 11 startup founders from diverse industries […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) hosted a delegation of founders representing Italy’s leading startups at its headquarters in Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIPark), yesterday (Wednesday), as part of its mission to develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the emirate. During the visit, 11 startup founders from diverse industries and sectors in Italy, were offered […]

This March, Maryam Island, Sharjah’s first waterfront development destination is inviting visitors to take advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoy an evening by the beach with their families. Guests are also invited to mark Women’s Month on March 13 at Maryam Island.   International Women’s Day Celebrating ‘her’ this Women’s Day, Maryam Island is […]