The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced the top 10 start-ups for their 5th edition of the ‘Access Sharjah Challenge’ (ASC), which aims to identify and support innovative startups that are addressing pressing environmental issues, in line with the UAE naming 2023 “The Year of Sustainability”. After receiving entries from 22 countries from around the […]

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, hoisted the UAE’s flag high in celebration of Sharjah, the Guest of Honour at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair, which commenced with an inspiring Korean-Emirati cultural dialogue today (Wednesday). This vibrant cross-cultural exchange will continue to grow, flourish and inspire over the next four days until June 18, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Emirates Association for Social Development, hosted a workshop titled “Positive Citizenship”. Organized by the Training and Development Centre, the session focused on the key principles, values, and behaviors that embody the essence of citizenship and highlighted the importance of cultivating these attributes within society. […]

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah, has said AUS must adapt and innovate to sharpen its competitive edge in the increasingly crowded academic marketplace. Chairing the first AUS Board of Trustees meeting since taking on the presidency six months ago, Sheikha Bodour said: ‘We’re operating in an […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the launch of its ‘Create with Shams’ platform, the first government platform of its kind in the region that leverages the use of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the purposes of designing and producing high-quality professional images. The platform caters to the needs of government entities, companies, and […]

Al Montazah Parks, renowned as Sharjah’s premier amusement and waterpark, has unveiled exciting updates for the summer season. ‘Pearls Kingdom’, the emirate’s largest waterpark, will now welcome visitors for an impressive 14 consecutive hours, from 10:00 a.m. until midnight, making it the only waterpark in the UAE to offer such extended operating hours. This campaign, […]

The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah hosted a high-level meeting with leading diplomats from the Republic of Uzbekistan recently to explore promising prospects for future cooperation in trade as well as fuelling fresh investments in the key sectors of education, research and tourism between the emirate and the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan. Sheikh […]

Alef Group, the leading real estate and retail developer in Sharjah, proudly announces the commencement of construction of the highly anticipated show villa in Hayyan. This new milestone signifies Alef Group’s commitment to delivering exceptional living spaces in its iconic ‘green heart of Sharjah’ community project. The show villa is a two-storey structure, comprising a […]

Students from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have had an immersive semester experiencing Sharjah Biennial 15 through a new course delivered in collaboration with the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF), culminating in a series of presentations of their own curatorial ideas inspired by the contemporary art exhibition. […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has taken the next step in its trade mission in the Republic of India, staging the “UAE-India Business Forum” in New Delhi. The forum discussed the deep-rooted economic ties between the UAE, the Emirate of Sharjah, and India while also highlighting promising business prospects in a multitude […]