It’s a dream come true for the UAE’s book lovers and cultural enthusiasts as, in less than a month’s time, they will come face to face with the literary world’s greatest. Steve Harvey, American comedian, TV show host and author; Orhan Pamuk the first Turkish novelist to win the 2006 Nobel Prize for Literature; and […]

The largest and longest running event of its kind, Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, will kick off its five-day run tomorrow (Tuesday) at Expo Centre Sharjah, showcasing the season’s most exquisite and intricately crafted jewellery creations and luxurious watches. The 47th edition will bring together more than 500 local, regional and international exhibitors and brand, […]

Sharjah Department of e-Government has announced that 33 government departments will participate in the 39th GITEX Technology Week at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from October 6th to 10th.  The departments are participating in line with Sharjah e-Government’s determination to support digital transformation and develop processes and systems across government entities in the Emirate. The […]

The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) 2019 will be showcasing the creativity of a line-up of young filmmakers from around the world through 59 films, some of which are being premiered at the seventh edition of the event which will run from October 13 – 18, 2019. The fare includes many […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gyeonggi Business and Science Accelerator, South Korea, with the aim of enhancing means of cooperation between the two sides and establishing partnerships for the benefit of businessmen and the economic sector in the Emirate of Sharjah and Gyeonggi-do […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is holding a press conference tomorrow (Tuesday) at their headquarters to unveil what promises to be very exciting details of the 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). The annual cultural event will run its course at the Sharjah Expo Centre, October 30 – November 9, and will […]

Visitors to The Flag Island, the picturesque outdoor destination in Sharjah, will be able to incorporate physical fitness into their routines at Calisthenics Park that will open within its premises in mid-October 2019. As part of this, The Flag Island will be installing outdoor fitness equipment for adults as well as children (who will have […]

The Department of Government Relations in Sharjah (DGR) will be organising a Korean cultural and musical evening in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea on October 4, 2019, at 6:30 pm, at the Cultural Palace, Sharjah. The event will be held in the presence of Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of […]

Spain has bestowed a prestigious new cultural honour upon Sharjah yesterday (Thursday). The LIBER International Book Fair, which returns to Madrid from 9 – 11 October to celebrate its 37th year, will host Sharjah as Guest of Honour. Organised by IFEMA and promoted by the Spanish Association of Publishers Guilds (FGEE), the fair will be […]

Cinema buffs in the UAE, especially younger enthusiasts, are in for a true cinematic treat this year at Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) as they will get access to 105-film premiers in SIFF’s seventh edition, which unveils on October 13, 2019. Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) will […]