Sharjah for Capability Development (SCD) has recently graduated the emirate’s first 17 Kaizen certified professionals, having successfully trained them in the globally acclaimed programme, which focuses on lean management skills and continuous professional improvement. The programme was brought to Sharjah for the first time in cooperation with Kaizen Institute, Japan. It was part of a […]

After concluding a successful eighth edition of the Pink Caravan breast cancer awareness campaign across the seven emirates of the UAE last month, the non-profit organisation, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)has continued their mission to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment and palliative care of breast and cervical cancers, through […]

Sitting on the shores of Khalid Lagoon, not far from Al Majaz Waterfront, there is an architectural gem. It is Al Noor Island, one of the most prominent tourist destinations that combines nature, art and entertainment in a single place, brought to light by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). With its unique architectural designs that reflect the Zeitgeist, its […]

Sharjah Bridal Fair (SBF) has announced its 2018 programme, which features a full range of topics designed to prepare brides-to-be for married life, including diet, beauty advice, fashion awards and the first ever panel discussion on how social media can affect a marriage. Organised and hosted by the award-winning Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre […]

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, invited families and friends to spend quality time together this spring at My City Centre Al Nasseriya, its community mall in Sharjah with a chance to win weekly shopping spree giveaways and play an exciting interactive […]

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has highlighted the role played by publishers’ associations in advancing the industry and the importance of establishing publishers associations locally, regionally and internationally. In its panel discussion at the 28th edition of Abu Dhabi International Book Fair titled ‘The Importance of Publishers Associations’, the EPA reinforced its ongoing efforts and […]

The Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) drew the curtain on its 10th edition on Saturday, with the event attracting 247,000 visitors over its 11-day run, more than 52,000 of which were school students. Organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), SCRF 2018 was held under the theme ‘Your Future… Just a Book Away’ at Expo Centre […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim-Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, fulfilled the wishes of residents and students of the emirate’s thriving neighbourhoods with a variety of prizes, from shopping sprees to laptops, at its Matajer malls over the last few weeks. The Matajer malls have enhanced the retail and dining experience […]

As part of its participation at the 10th Sharjah Children Reading Festival, which concludes today, FUNN, the Sharjah-based entity dedicated to enabling younger generations’ specialised access and training in the world of film and media arts, presented an awe-inspiring collection of films handpicked from around the world to its young audience. A selection of the […]

Youngsters took part in interactive quiz’s to show how much they knew about saving water and energy. The challenge was held throughout the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival and involved youngsters trying to answer questions on each topic. “We want the children to start thinking about what they already know about sustainability and dispel any misconceptions […]