The cast and crew of the Saudi-made independent teen comedy “Shams Al-Ma’arif” (The Book of Sun), which has amused and entertained Arab and international Netflixers alike, will come together on Saturday, November 28, on a virtual panel discussion organised by Sharjah Int’l Film Festival For Children & Youth (SIFF), a project of FUNN, a Sharjah-based […]

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)is bringing together globally-renowned experts, entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders and influential changemakers for the 4th annual edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), which goes fully online this year to enlighten and inspire young changemakers passionate about solving challenges and leaving their mark as the world rebuilds post-Covid societies and economies. For the […]

The 2nd edition of the Adventure & Camping 2020 Exhibition, organized by Expo Al Dhaid, has kicked off today, with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, and the supervision of Expo Centre Sharjah. The region’s first such event is showcasing over 10,000 products from about 30 companies and 60 brands […]

The 1st edition of the “Jewels of Emirates” Show, the first 100% Emirati exhibition for jewelry, gold, silver, pearl, precious stones, luxury watches, and perfumes will kick off on Wednesday. Spanning over an area of 6000 sqm, the 4-day event is bringing together over 100 local jewelers from different emirates of the country and the […]

Air Arabia and CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines,  have signed a comprehensive nine-year agreement under the terms of which CFM will provide time and material support for the airline’s fleet of six LEAP-1A-powered A321neo aircraft. Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the first and […]

In partnership with the Badiri Education and Development Academy, the learning and capacity building arm of the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), Sharjah Islamic Bank organized a virtual workshop titled ‘Investment and Financial Management’.  The workshop was attended by 55 Emirati talents, seeking for knowledge and training on the basics of Finance Management. Facilitated by […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Shanxi Province, as part of the SCCI’s participation in the Shanxi-Middle East Economy and Trade Cooperation Conference, which was held virtually on Monday with the participation of economic organizations […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has become the first woman in the Arab world to be appointed President of the International Publishers Association (IPA) since the founding of the organisation in 1896. The announcement was made yesterday at the IPA General Assembly Congress (GAC) held virtually via Zoom platform. With her appointment as IPA […]

Sharjah’s array of highly diversified investment sectors that are the focus of Austrian businesses and entrepreneurs took centre stage at a high-level virtual event titled ‘Sharjah-Austria Business Webinar’, organised recently by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Hosting a wide range of Austria-based businessmen and […]

The Sharjah International Airport Free Zone (SAIF Zone) together with Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) Yesterday(Sunday.) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Municipality to support their digital transformation vision,enhance mutual cooperation and upgrade work mechanisms. The MoU is expected to save investors time, facilitate, quicken and simplify procedures for completing transactions. It will […]