Attention cinema lovers! Two of present-day silver screen’s most adored stars – Indian film actress Karishma Kapoor and 15-year-old American Indian child actor Neel Sethi who shot to fame with his portrayal of ‘Mowgli’ – will be in attendance at the sixth edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF 2018), to meet and […]

The sixth edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF 2018), will be inaugurated in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on October 14 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah. His Highness will be awarding the opening […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has continued the activities of its official trade mission to Portugal by organizing field visits to some of the leading commercial and industrial enterprises in Lisbon, in order to review opportunities of joint cooperation, industrial integration and to review the best practices. The trade mission also concluded […]

As part of the GITEX Technology Week, Sharjah government departments and entities are preparing to showcase the online and digital services and smart applications they offer to the public and companies. The officials of the various entities said that their participation in GITEX 2018 is a demonstration of the advanced technological development achieved by the […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is expanding the choice of popular family restaurants in the Northern Emirates by bringing new eateries from around the world at City Centre Sharjah and City Centre Fujairah this year. The malls not only invite shoppers to savour […]

Running from October 31st to November 10th, 2018, the 37th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will offer a blend of cultural, educational and entertainment activities. The fair will curate 934 children’s activities, with 44 guests from 12 countries, namely; the UAE, Japan, Belarus, Ukraine, Kuwait, UK, Jordan, Syria, Italy, Australia, Singapore, and Lebanon. […]

The iconic Canadian restaurant-café, Eggspectation, opened its door in Matajer Mall, Sharjah to bring a wide variety of delicacies from its hometown Montreal. A fresh concept in the city’s dining scene, the restaurant promises an ‘eggciting’ new approach to the residents’ eating-out option and experience. Located in the heart of Matajer Al Juraina Sharjah, the […]

The MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show has once again proved its status as the most prominent exhibition of its kind in the region, after attracting around 60,000 visitors during its 45th edition, which concluded its activities on Saturday at Expo Centre Sharjah. The exhibitors and visitors that were surveyed during the exhibition maintained that the […]

A coordination meeting between Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBF) and government entities and departments in Sharjah held recently at the Consultative Council of Sharjah discussed expansion of its partner base and promoted cooperation with all organizations and initiatives involved in infrastructure, and services that impact childhood within the Emirate. The meeting was attended by Dr. […]

The population of Sharjah jumped from 1.1 million in 2012 to 1.4 million in 2015, as per the estimation of Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah (DSCS). The impact of rising population subsequently led to urban expansion, as well as economic and social growth in the emirate. In response to this growth, relevant […]