The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) announced that the 14th annual edition of the highly anticipated Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) will be taking place from May 3 – 14 in Expo Centre Sharjah. Staying true to its tradition, the largest cultural event in the UAE and the region designed to spread the joy of reading […]

A rare collection of centuries-old royal manuscripts, maps and other historical volumes are travelling out of Spain’s prestigious El Escorial Library for the first time to arrive at the region’s cultural capital, Sharjah, for a first-of-its-kind exhibition from April 2 – 9. The product of a partnership between Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) and the Spanish […]

Arada has introduced home sales for the first time in Sharjah with the launch of Sarai, the fifth phase at its woodland megaproject Masaar. With prices starting from AED20 million, the inclusion of a limited selection of 36 mansions in this phase of the fast-selling development comes amidst growing demand for ultra-luxury properties both in […]

On the outskirts of its beautiful banks, among the hospitality of indigenous people and bountiful and peaceful lands, Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Sharjah Ruler’s Office in Khorfakkan, commenced the 20th edition of the Sharjah Heritage Day Festival in Dibba Al-Hisn. Celebrating the brilliant launch of activities, His Highness began the […]

American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated its annual Global Day, a festival of culture and color, on March 10. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, inaugurated the event, which is one of the university’s most anticipated celebrations of the cultural heritage of the AUS community. AUS is a close-knit community that embraces […]

During ITB Berlin 2023 visitors were able to discover Sharjah and the captivating vision of the present and future of tourism of the emirate, where the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) unveiled their innovatively designed pavilion. Powered by the latest digital technologies, the pavilion was a popular hive of activity and business networking […]

The Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), organized by Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), witnesses Sunday evening the big raffle draw and announcing the names of winners of valuable prizes that include 1kg of gold, rings and a necklace of the world’s best diamonds, […]

PublisHer—the movement started by Bodour Al Qasimi to topple career barriers faced by women in publishing—has grown its supporter base, gathered new industry data, and reached more women than ever after occupying its first book industry stand, at Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF). Throughout the four-days fair, the PublisHer site became a bustling hub for […]

At ITB Berlin 2023, Sharjah has showcased a captivating vision of the present and future of tourism. Led by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the emirate’s innovatively designed pavilion at the event powered by latest digital technologies was a popular hive of activity and business networking for three days, offering visitors a […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has presented a vivid picture of Sharjah’s and the UAE’s leading strategies and innovations in advancing the children’s book industry to participants of Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2023. At the SBA pavilion, the publications of several local cultural entities as well as publishers, including Al Qasimi Publications, the Department of Culture […]