The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is turning the heads of global industry leaders and emerging travel industry talents alike at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with a carefully crafted presentation showcase of its latest achievements in the sector. The Shurooq ensemble for ATM 2024, which marks its 17th consecutive participation is thoughtfully aligned […]

Reliving the Red Riding Hood adventure turned out to be a fun and healthy ride for children attending the cookery session titled “Little Red Riding Hood’s Nature Feast” at the 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), the largest celebration of knowledge, creativity, art and innovation of its kind in the region, now […]

It’s no accident that bookstores are now showcasing an array of colouring and sketching books, each championing its benefits as a powerful stress reliever. Art indeed serves a critical role in personal healing, a sentiment echoed by panellists at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Thursday. Discussing the myriad benefits of engaging in art, […]

Bank of Sharjah has reported a strong start to 2024, with first-quarter results showcasing a significant increase in net profit to AED 80 million. The Bank’s robust metrics are the result of strict adherence to a focused approach to funding, lending, and operational effectiveness. In this regard, the Bank has demonstrated comfortable liquidity, with a […]

Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of UAE economic development and industrial advancement, together withSharjahEntrepreneurshipCenter (Sheraa) and Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) announced today the launch of Sheraa’sCenter of Excellence (CoE) for Advanced Manufacturing and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). This first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE aims to advance […]

Bank of Sharjah, one of the leading commercial banks in the UAE,reaffirms its commitment to expanding its presence in local, regional and international markets. Accordingly, the Bank has acted as a Joint Lead Managerand Bookrunnerin aUS$ 300 Million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) 5.5 yearsSukuk for Kuwait International Bank (KIB), alongside other international and regional banks. […]

This weekend, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) will welcome the publishing industry from the region and the world to the 3rd edition of the Booksellers Conference, taking place at the Expo Centre Sharjah, from 27-28 April 2024. The conference, serving as a prelude to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, will bring together more than 550 […]

The first King Sejong Institute Center (KSIC) headquarters in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has officially opened in the emirate of Sharjah. In collaboration with the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, the KSIC has been launched in line with the emirate’s ongoing mission to build bridges between cultures and strengthen collaborations […]

The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) has announced its sponsors for the 2024 event, which will take place at the Expo Center Sharjah from May 1-5. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, SAC is a highly anticipated event that brings together animation enthusiasts, professionals, and content creators from around the world. The Sharjah Animation Conference promises […]

During the 11th edition of the AVPN Global Conference, taking place for the first time in Abu Dhabi, UAE from April 23rd to 25th, a spotlight was shone on the UAE’s unique positioning to lead in shaping the future of philanthropy within and from the global growth markets across Asia and Africa. Held under the patronage […]