UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Air Arabia, the MENA region’s low-cost carrier, have launched an advocacy campaign to mark the agency’s 70th anniversary. The campaign entails positioning UNHCR’s artwork on one of Air Arabia’s aircrafts for three months, starting today. In a ceremony attended by Nadia Jbour, Head of UNHCR office in the UAE; […]

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), showcased compelling opportunities for Italian businesses in a range of key industries in Sharjah’s expanding investment ecosystem at a high-level virtual business webinar held recently, titled ‘Investment Opportunities for Italian Companies in Sharjah’. Highlighting Sharjah’s advantages in providing an impressive […]

The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) organized a virtual lecture entitled “The Scientific Methodology for Examining and Analyzing Wood Effects”, which focused on treatment and maintenance methods. During the lecture, researcher Muhammad Mustafa, a master’s student at the Egyptian Japanese University of Science and Technology, and a wood restorer at the Egyptian Museum, spoke about his […]

In a festive atmosphere and unique shopping experience, the ‘Furniture 360’ and ‘Trendz 2020’ exhibitions, which are currently underway at the Expo Centre Sharjah, attracted thousands of visitors who came to take advantage of the major discounts of up to 75% on the finest and state-of-the-art furnishings, home appliances, smart home technologies, modern fashion, perfumes, […]

Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, SRTI Park, announced the inauguration of the first house built in the region with 3D printing technologies with traditional architecture on the complex grounds, expressing his happiness with this achievement. He pointed out to “Sharjah 24” that this house is Arab design and heritage, […]

The ‘Publishers Club’, a virtual discussion initiative organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA),organised a session focusing on the business opportunities Indian publishers can benefit from in Sharjah, and delved into ways they could leverage their presence in the emirate to drive their business in the wider Middle Eastern region. The session titled ‘Opportunities for […]

Under the title ‘How to be a successful franchisor’, the Small & Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101) at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, organized a virtual workshop to get entrepreneurs acquainted with the best practices in the franchising industry. The event was held in cooperation with the Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy and was […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank has obtained an accreditation certificate from the World Disability Union (the regional office) as a friendly entity for people with special needs. The certification comes following the bank’s success in qualifying three of its branches to be suitable for people with special needs- the branches are in City Center Mirdif, Mall of […]

Sharjah’s retail industry will be witnessing heavy commercial traffic from 14 to 19 December, where the Expo Centre is organizing and hosting the 2nd ‘Furniture 360’ and the 1st ‘Trendz 2020’ exhibitions. The two major events bring together over 180 companies of the leading local and international companies in the fields of home furniture and […]

Ramping up the grand celebrations and activities to mark the inauguration of the Khorfakkan Amphitheatre, the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) is organising a ‘heritage village’ which will showcase the rich variety of Emirati handicrafts and the original flavours of the local cuisine from December 15 – 19. Walking around the village, reminiscent of Khorfakkan’s vibrant […]