To assure tourists that Sharjah’s travel and tourism establishments are looking after their health and safety, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has launched the ‘Sharjah Safe for Tourism’ stamp, a mark of assurance given to all establishments in Sharjah which fully adhere to the public health protocols and guidelines aimed at preventing […]

Residentscraving a luxurious escape to a heritage-inspired or desert retreat, or those longing to reconnect with nature after the stay home period do not need to look beyond the bouquet of staycation packages on offer by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Fitting for a lively long weekend, a day’s stay, and with options for […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, recently joined Forces with Connected Circles, an Amsterdam-based company which helps retain and attract talents, boost brands reach, and gain trust through transparency, consistency, and relevant content. The joint venture aims to bring the knowledge, experience, and business processes from Amsterdam to […]

A recent study by the Expo Centre Sharjah on the reality of the global exhibitions sector and the future prospects amid the repercussions of Covid-19 pandemic has shown that 74% of those participated in the study underlined that virtual shows are seen as important complementary to the physical exhibitions, while 60% said that online exhibitions […]

In light of sudden new realities facing both artisans and big fashion houses worldwide, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, a Sharjah-based entity engaged in the revival and modernisation of the traditional crafts of the UAE, recently convened an expert panel which has asserted that artisanship will continue to generate interest, find patrons and be valued as […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has underlined the importance of the constructive cooperation with the diplomatic missions and their commercial attaches in the UAE to develop joint action plans and step up efforts of strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the UAE in general and the Emirate of Sharjah in particular and […]

Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), has made a call to corporate entities and individuals to donate to its KiswatEiddrive, that runs from July 24 – 30, which has been designed to ensure that children of families affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and low-income families in the UAEcelebrate the occasion. The […]

Featuring on the second online Book Club session organised yesterday (Thursday) by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), acclaimed novelist and poet, Lang Leav, immediately grabbed her audiences’ attention with the comment, “My sadness is what goads me into writing. Of course, it is hard to put your feelings out there in public and can be […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Small & Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101) organized on Wednesday a virtual workshop for the Center affiliates and members, as well as a number of interested entrepreneurs. The workshop, which was held in cooperation with the Sharjah Foundation to support pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), aims […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), organised an interactive business webinar via the Zoom platform on Tuesday, July 21, to introduce emerging opportunities in various high-potential sectors to investors and businesses from the United States of America. With 462 US companies currently operating in […]