Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the investment promotion agency of Sharjah, and the National Centre for Marketing and Price Study of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Belarus, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing investment and trade between the two nations. The signing ceremony […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) celebrated the graduation of the 10th batch of children from the Little Chamber Nursery for the academic years 2022-2023 on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI; HE Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI; Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, […]

In mid-2022, the number of refugees worldwide stood at 103 million, including 32.5 million children, according to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) statistics. Stripped from their homes and cherished memories, uprooted from the land that once nurtured them in its safe, tranquil, and joyous embrace, these refugee children bear the burden of conflicts […]

More than 300 ideas to sustainably tackle food waste were presented by 150 youth this weekend at the ‘Sustainability Hackathon’, organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa),in partnership with the Information & Communication Technology Fund (ICT Fund) and powered by BEEAH Education, the environmental education, awareness and awarding organisation of BEEAH Group from May 19 […]

On a comprehensive two-nation visit spanning the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), has engaged with leading investment agencies, banks and development institutions, responding to a growing interest in Belarusian businesses and investors to establish their regional presence with an operational base in Sharjah. During these visits, Invest […]

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in a momentous occasion is participating in the emirate’s Guest of Honour program at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair for the first time. As part of its agenda during the international event, the authority is showcasing the remarkable cultural tourism sector and its unique offerings in […]

As part of its Guest of Honor program at the ongoing 65th Seoul International Book Fair, Sharjah has unveiled a captivating array of Emirati literary and research publications translated into Korean. These works offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the emirate’s cultural and literary gems, serving as a testament to the diversity and richness of […]

The Industries Sector Business Group, operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), held its first meeting after undergoing a restructuring of its members. The meeting, held at the SCCI headquarters, discussed ways to enhance the sector’s contribution to the economic growth of the Emirate of Sharjah. Chaired by Lalu Samuel, Chairman of […]

The region’s dedicated trade and consumer event for the furniture industry — Hive Furniture Show — has returned to Expo Centre Sharjah, with the curtains going up on the third edition of the three-day event on Wednesday (June 14). The event has achieved tremendous growth since its inception in 2021. From a mere 55 exhibitors, […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation focused on promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency in the Gulf region’s private sector, recently held a virtual convening titled ”Funding for Impact” as part of its Governance in Philanthropy programme. The session explored the ways in which philanthropic donors can enable lasting positive social change […]