City Centre Sharjah, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, offers mall visitors in the Emirate the chance to win an exciting trip to visit some of the world’s most captivating cities – London, Paris, and New York – to […]

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourism and family destination, has recently launched the ‘Pink Art’ initiative, coinciding with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) taking place until 31 October 2016. The event is aimed at helping educate local communities about the importance of early detection of breast cancer and taking preventative measures. As part […]

Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, will be a key speaker at the second ‘Investing in the Future’ (IIFMENA) conference in Sharjah. The second IIFMENA conference titled: ‘Building the Resilience of Women and Girls in the Arab Region’ is being organised by The Big […]

The MidEast Watch & Jewellery show held recently at Expo Centre Sharjah witnessed during its 41st edition an unparalleled success on both international exhibitors and visitors’ level. Exhibitors of the show showcased the most prominent global brands in watchmaking and jewellery and the latest trends inspired by traditional and contemporary designs to offer the visitors […]

The crucial role that SMEs play in the UAE economy was highlighted during a closing session of the first day of Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which concluded yesterday (Wednesday) at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. ‘How important is global connectedness for SMEs?’ was the title of […]

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Department of Government Relations, hosted the New Zealand-UAE Business Roundtable, yesterday (Sunday) at the chamber’s headquarter. The meeting was aimed at presenting the investment opportunities in Sharjah to the New Zealand business community, boosting the trade exchange and strengthening the investment partnership between the Emirate and […]

Visitors to Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah are currently able to enjoy a host of new activities on offer, with the premier tourist and leisure destination having commenced its exciting ‘Summer Fun’ annual programme which will run every weekend (on Thursday and Friday) up until the end of August. Starting on the first day of […]

Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah’s premier tourist and family destination, has celebrated the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr with an array of special activities under its ‘Summer Fun’ at Al Majaz Waterfront programme. Launched on Wednesday, the first day of Eid and running till Saturday (July 9), the schedule ensured that visitors to the popular […]

More than 28,000 people have visited Al Noor Island, Sharjah’s newest tourist and leisure destination in its first month since opening to the public. The island, which combines art and nature, was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah last month to […]

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) will showcase Sharjah’s diverse tourism offerings to a crucial segment of the global travel market as it participates for the fifth year in the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair, one of the most specialised tourism industry exhibitions in the world, which will be held in the Spanish capital, […]