The American global coffee and doughnut company has become a household name in the UAE, since its first outlet opened in 1997, and consolidated business in the coffee-loving nation with more than 65 stores serving a multitude of delicious doughnuts, bagels, other baked goods, and a variety of hot and iced beverages. Owing to its […]

While governments have the responsibility of keeping themselves and their citizens connected inwards and outwards, the public must also be mindful of their internet use and question their objectives.Dr. Fahim Kibria, CEO of Kotler Impact, led conversations of how governments can establish a “people-focused” communication model, allowing both sides to develop a communication framework that […]

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), one of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment’s (NAMA) entities, sponsored four of its members to showcase their startup businesses at STEP 2018, one the region’s most experiential entrepreneur events. With a focus on technology, the business owners at the STEP Start Conference highlighted the latest innovations in their products and […]

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premiere leisure, tourist and family destination, is to host the ‘Culture without Boundaries’ concert, featuring International Festival-Competition (KALINKA). The event will be showing spectacular cross-cultural performances as Russia and Kazakhstan combine their talents in a dazzling display of music and dance on Friday March 30. Building on its ever-increasing efforts to bring […]

The Sharjah Museums Authority has collaborated with the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia to host an exhibition of modern Arabic calligraphy taking place later this month. ‘Beyond the Letter: Modern Arabic Calligraphy from the collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia’ features a stunning selection of 27 works of calligraphy chosen from their collection. The show, […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has reopened the Al Hafiya Picnic Park in Kalba after completion of periodic maintenance works there. The park is set within the picturesque surroundings of the Kalba Eco-Tourism Project – one of the largest eco-tourism projects in UAE and the region. Once again, visitors to the park will […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—is inviting shoppers to keep their stress at bay by getting involved in a fun and truly immersive digital gaming experience at City Centre Sharjah this month from March 13 – 31. As the mall’s AED 260 million […]

The iconic Flag Island near the Government Departments Buildings in Al Layyah in Sharjah is one of the fitness marvels of the not just the emirate but the UAE. Since its inception in 2012, the destination has earned a reputation for being a stylish and picturesque hangout for residents and tourists, with recreational and fitness […]

As part of its ongoing mission to empower girls and broaden their cultural horizons, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, a subsidiary of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has hosted prominent Emirati poet Sheikh Majid Al Khateri, who shared many of his life experiences and recited a number of his most […]

English Ryder Cup star Barry Lane is rested and ready to go as he looks to add to his six Staysure Tour titles when this year’s Sharjah Senior Golf Masters presented by Shurooq gets underway on Thursday. “It’s been a while since last year’s final event in Mauritius in December so I kept myself busy […]