Humanitarian aid worker and photographer Nitin Madhav narrated his incredible experiences as he straddled the human and animal worlds in a Fireside Chat titled “Finding Balance: Humanitarian Aid and Serenity of Nature” with photography consultant and collector Lars Boering at the ongoing 9th annual International Photography Festival (Xposure) at Aljada, Sharjah on Tuesday. Being patted […]

The world of photojournalism stands at an inflection point. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, social media, and digital manipulation has blurred the once-clear lines between reality and fabrication. On Sunday, the International Photography Festival (Xposure) 2025 hosted the panel, ‘Challenging the Integrity of Truth’, with distinguished photojournalists and industry experts to debate the urgent […]

With the world increasingly divided and media more fragmented than ever, documentaries remain a formidable medium to push for awareness, change, and connection. At the ongoing  9th International Photography Festival (Xposure), the panel discussion on ‘Filmmaking for Change: Documentaries That Matter’ explored this landscape deeply. Featuring filmmakers Rick Smolan, Jerome Pin, and Dennis Schmelz, the […]

Collaboration and partnership — right from choosing the screenplay, actors, locale and editors — formed the crux of directing a good film, agreed a panel of award-winning filmmakers at a discussion titled ‘Directing with Purpose: Shaping the Vision’ at the ongoing 9th annual International Photography Festival, Xposure, at Aljada, Sharjah on Sunday. The panel, moderated […]

The Sharjah Classic Car Festival 2025 captured the excitement and unpredictability of long-distance journeys in vintage automobiles during a “Travelling in Classic Cars: A Pleasure Despite the Challenges” session. The session brought together H.E. Awad Muhammad Bin Sheikh Mujren, Chairman of Dubai Travellers, alongside Dubai-based classic car enthusiasts Ian Harfield, Matt Denton, and Howard Lambert, […]

This year’s Xposure International Photography Festival features an incredible lineup of the world’s top photojournalists, each presenting solo exhibitions that capture humanity’s struggles, triumphs, and untold stories. From war zones to vanishing ecosystems, these visual storytellers offer a transformative journey through their lenses. Hosted in a new venue in Sharjah’s new vibrant district of Aljada, […]

The 9th annual Xposure International Photography Festival, a global celebration of the world’s best visual storytellers, has announced the 4th edition of its Conservation Summit on February 24, 2025. Themed ‘Migration and Ecosystem Impact’, the summit, part of Xposure 2025, will unite photographers, conservationists, scientists and advocates who will turn the spotlight on the indispensable […]

For years, classic cars were seen as relics of the past, cherished only by long-time collectors with deep mechanical knowledge and access to rare parts. That has changed. A new wave of young enthusiasts is rediscovering vintage cars, not only through garages or dealerships but also through Instagram, YouTube, and online forums. Social media is […]

Air Arabia’s Super Seat Sale is back, offering 500,000 seats across its entire network at discounted fares starting from Dhs129. The sale runs from February 17 to March 2, with travel valid between September 1, 2025, and March 28, 2026, giving travelers plenty of time to plan their trips. With non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, […]

Small flowers of children dressed in traditional attire, carrying gift bags and sweets, walked in unison with the muttawa (the leader) singing folk songs to announce the start of the celebration for the Night of the 15th of Sha’ban, as a grand celebration was held in honor of Haq Al-Laila during Sharjah Heritage Days. The […]