The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has emphasised the crucial role of parents in preparing children, both emotionally and physically, as they head back to school for the new academic year. With both public and private schools in the UAE announcing plans to welcome students […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), won the 17thSharjah Award for Voluntary Work, which recognizes organizations supporting volunteer work. In 2019, SIB extended supported to several institutions by participating in volunteering opportunities, with the intention of positively contributing towards the community. SIB was acknowledged with the award during a virtual ceremony held via Sharjah Channel. The bank […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, has announced the release of a new business license package, which is intended to extend support to women entrepreneurs within the region, on the occasion of Emirati Women’s Day on 28th August. The‘Women Entrepreneurs’ package supports women looking to begin their entrepreneurial […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) recently signed two memorandums of understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Driving Institute (SDI) aimed at developing two driver training units in both zones. The move comes as part of enhancing cooperation between both parties to achieve their common objectives, including […]

The Representative Committee of the Industry Sector Business Group of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently discussed a number of the strategic affairs, including mechanisms for exploring post-Covid-19 future plans and how to confront the current economic challenges in order to enhance the contribution of the industry sector in the growth of […]

Through a vibrant, virtually-held artistic fundraiser for the Beirut explosion victims, young members of the Sharjah-based Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), have put up a spectacular show of their skills in painting and music to generate awareness and offer much-needed humanitarian support. Titled ‘Salam Cultural Event’, the artistic gathering hosted on Zoom by the […]

With the growth and evolution of technologies and procedures, web applications and websites have seen a complete makeover. What used to be a static medium has now evolved into a very rich and interactive experience. Every business that has a website needs to ensure that it is engaging and updated at all times. Making an […]

Four successful industry captains from sectors as varied as aerospace manufacturing, food packaging, healthcare and research and innovation in Sharjah revealed their strategy for survival and growth amid the economic tumult resulting from the Coronavirus outbreak, at a webinar organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and […]

Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), the UAE-based non-profit organisation dedicated to raising cancer awareness and funds for those who cannot afford treatment, has called for individuals as well as companies in the UAE to participate in the Relay for Life Summer Challenge, which runs from August 4 – 31. Aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has reinforced its reputation and status as a prominent destination for foodstuff industries in the region after the Italian Dairy Products factory, headquartered at Sharjah Food Park, revealed that it has doubled up the total size of its factory to 26,000 square-foot, with an eye on further expansion in […]