Badiri Education and Development Academy (Badiri), the education and capacity-building arm of UAE-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has added a new professional training course onits e-learning platform Badiri E-Academy to take entrepreneurs through a step-by-step journey of transforming a problem-oriented approach to a solution-driven mindset. Titled ‘Innovation and Problem-Solving in Uncertainty’, the130-minute course was launched as […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC), organized on Tuesday a webinar entitled “Helping businesses overcome liquidity issues and sustain in the crisis”. Held in cooperation with Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the webinar aims to get the participants acquainted with the services provided by the ECI, […]

Under the title “What do you know about the economic stimulus package”, the Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC, has published today on its social media platforms a documentary film showing the importance of those incentives and its role in reinforcing projects and business sustainability and enhancing the private sector journey amid the global developments due to […]

Al Majaz Amphitheatre has made an announcement that’ll keep your celebratory spirits high this Eid Al-Fitr despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The sought after destination for concerts and cultural events in Sharjah is bringing three live performances by local superstar Mohamed Al Shehhi, Hatem Al Iraqi, and Lebanese pop star Yara, […]

As part of its strategic plans, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has reinforced its role in the corporate social responsibility field, through its diversified of contributions to the social responsibility field, which are tailored to serve various society segments. Such efforts were more apparent since the emergence of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

From specialised photography to video editing, calligraphy, illustration and more, FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts For Youth and Children, is offering a wide spectrum of creative online workshops with a focus on actionable-learning to hone the skills of young media arts enthusiasts who are confined to #StayHome due to the coronavirus pandemic. The highly engaging […]

Children ask a lot of questions under the best of circumstances. In these times of the novel Coronavirus pandemic when they have been restricted to their homes, the uncomfortable questions tend to increase and not surprisingly most of them are centered around COVID-19. Parents in the emirate have revealed the kind of questions they are […]

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading sustainability pioneer, invited distinguished experts in the UAE across the fields of climate change, sustainability and smart technology to share learnings and insights gathered from the COVID-19outbreak at the company’s Ramadan Virtual Event. Based on Bee’ah’s twin-pillared strategy of digitalisation and sustainability, the honoured guest speakers at the event included […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently stated that companies operating in the food trade and industry, retail outlets and cooperative societies in Sharjah provide strategic food stockpile in large and sufficient quantities to meet the needs of consumers, according to a field report by the SCCI’s Foodstuff Trade and Industry Sector Business […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, has announced a collaboration between the Al Zahia community and the Ministry of Health and Prevention to deploy autonomous vehicles in the community to support residents amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since its recent launch, the vehicles, known as AI Mobility […]

If your dream of being accepted into an American University appears daunting and you are overwhelmed by the process of selecting and applying to colleges, or you need some guidance in the application and personal statement writing processes, Badiri E-Academy has just the right answer for you! This open-source e-learning platform, instituted by Badiri Education […]

The General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah recently organized a webinar on risk management and job creativity. The event comes as part of the SCFA’s efforts to enhance the level of professional awareness about the mechanism of risk and crisis management, ways to stimulate job creativity and its role […]

In light of the unprecedented psychological circumstances the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put families and children in, the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, is organising a webinar titled ‘How to Care for Your Child’s Mental Health During COVID-19’ on Monday, May 18, at 12 pm. […]

In the presence of senior government officials, diplomats, CEOs, business owners and investors from the UAE’s public and private sectors, the sixth edition of the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis explored how the UAE’s economic stimulus packages have positively impacted major industry sectors, markets and businesses, and recommended response strategies to help businesses in the UAE […]

Air Arabia(PJSC), the Middle East& North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, today reported a profitable first quarter (January to March) 2020despite COVID-19 impact on the carrier’s first quarter financial and operational performance. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 71 million for the three months ending March 31, 2020, a45 percent less than […]

“Zero 6” Mall in Sharjah, a premium shopping and entertainment destination, has announced its opening after the announcement from the Sharjah Economic Development Department, to reopen all commercial centers, salons, restaurants and cafeterias. Issa Ataya, Managing Director, Alef Group, Developer of the mall confirmed that the mall will be open from 12pm-9pm at 30 per […]

Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, award-winning UAEpublisher, Kalimat, specialised in publishing Arabic books for children and the youth, has renewed its focus on a series of titles that highlight the Ramadan customs and traditionspassed down from older generations. The titles,Ramadan in the Emirate, Adorable Ahmad,A Trip Like No Other, and The Camel in […]

The Friends of Breastfeeding Association of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah recently organized a number of online lectures and published awareness posts through its social media platforms aimed at raising health awareness among community members about methods of prevention of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and encouraging mothers […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC — a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management — is providing 450 new electronic learning tablets to underprivileged families across the emirate. The devices will be donated by Al Zahia and distributed by Sharjah Charity International to families in need. Focused on improving access to education across […]

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council and The Big Heart Foundation Humanitarian Envoy, has promptly extended his whole hearted support to the recently-launched ‘Support Knows No Safe Distance’ coronavirus (COVID-19) response fundraiser officially announced by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of TBHF, which seeks to support […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, commended the firm commitment of the shopping centers and malls to implementing the precautionary and preventive measures after reopening. This was stated during the field follow-up carried out by the SCCI after the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced the reopening of shopping malls. The move comes […]

The Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) has announced a new batch of nine international movies from seven countriesavailable for free streaming on its website www.siff.ae until the end of May. The online streaming platform emphasises SIFF’s commitment to bring the magic of cinema to young generations during the #StayHome period in […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has announced the completion of development works on“U2 Area”, a new dedicated district for stores and warehouses. The “U2” area features 70 world-class and mergeable stores with each of which spreading over an area of 600 square meters. They were designed this way to enhance the absorptive capacity […]

The Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC, represented by the Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee, launched today the emirate’s first media campaign. The campaign aims to shed light on Sharjah government’s economic stimulus package to support the public and private sectors, business sector, and the individuals and the role of this package in business sustainability, ventures, […]

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY)’s ‘Read. Dream. Create’ campaign, has launched a live storytelling extravaganza just for children on its social media platforms. Several eminent authors specialising in children’s literature will be reading a variety of children’s books at these special sessions designed to instill a love of books and literature […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, has launched an interactive Ramadan e-Booklet in both Arabic and English to assist parents who want to do a perfect job with organising their children’s tasks, home responsibilities, leisure time, whilst also encouraging them to learn positive behaviours. […]

Dubai Media City’s business partners united to send the nation an important message of hope by asking everyone to stay home, stay safe and stay positive. Key media outlets such as CNN, CNBC, Dubai Media Incorporated, Al Roeya, Al Aan TV and Arabian Radio Network all came together amplifying the vital role the media is […]

A record 8,030 new users from 55 countries have accessed to the Sharjah Public Library (SPL)’s free ‘Digital Library’ in less than two months, carrying out over 32,114 online transactions since the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) affiliate announced in March that people worldwide will enjoy free access to its 6 million eBooks and electronic resources […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) recently hosted a meeting of the Executive Committee of the ‘Sharjah Child Friendly City’ project, to discuss children’s rights to emotional, health and education support in the wake of the new coronavirus pandemic. The meeting exploredhow institutional efforts and initiatives in the emirate are supporting children and families in […]

The Friends of Diabetes Association, one of the health-promoting organizations under the Health Promotion Department of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has recently launched the 2nd phase of the annual campaign “Superhero”. The Superhero Campaign is organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Sharjah Education Council, and with the support […]

Iraqi photographers from the city of Basra have dominated Xposure International Photography Festival’s #HomeCaptured contest, now in its third week, as Ahmed Lazem took home the first prize of US$ 1,000 while Saad Al Hamady claimed the runner-up position, winning US$ 750. Ahmed Lazem’s winning entry, ‘My Birdie, depicts a young boy with his pet […]

The Flag Island, Sharjah’s outdoor and fitness destination and a national landmark, has launched a virtual ‘Sports Hour’ session as part of its commitment to encourage the UAE community to stay fit and adopt a healthy lifestyle during the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual ‘Sports Hour’ sessions, held every Monday in collaboration with Fitness First, will […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre, Sheraa, has pledged to create a solidarity fund of US$1 million, to help startups affected by the impact of the coronavirus and celebrate the #UbuntuLoveChallenge challenge. The challenge is led by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi and Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, Founder and Chairman of Africa 2.0 Foundation, a global movement […]

The International Publishers Association (IPA) is offering financial support for African publishing entrepreneurs to overcome the staggering impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education in 2020 and beyond. Under a four-year USD 800,000 fund administered by the IPA in partnership with Dubai Cares, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization, the grants for 2020 will be directed towards […]

The sixth edition of the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majliswill get underway on May 13 at 1pm virtually via Zoom platform under the theme ‘Impact of the UAE Stimulus Plan on Economic Stability and Growth’. Organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in cooperation with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and […]

Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (Sajaya), an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, has announced the launch of a carefully curated programme of e-activities to mark the start of its annual competitions during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Adhering to the UAE government’s #StayHome guidelines and demonstrating its resilience in […]

With only six testing positive among a total of 11,007 men and womenscreened for breast cancer in the UAE this year, a relentless10-year campaign by Pink Caravan Ride (PCR)– aninitiative of the Sharjah-based non-profit Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), is showing strong evidence of encouraging health behaviour change amongst residents of the UAE. In its […]

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, most industries had to take a step back and re-evaluate their response plan. On the other hand, vital sectors such as the public health service is working round the clock to combat the pandemic and deliver the necessary services to the community. Sharjah based company, Qatra Water Solutions […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has pledged a $1 million dollar solidarity fund to help startups that are under strain due to the coronavirus pandemic. In honor of the #UbuntuLoveChallenge, a global initiative spearheaded by H.E Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi and thought leader, Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, founder of the Africa 2.0 Foundation, the […]

The numbers of fasting Iftar meals distributed by the Sharjah Charity International, SCI, during the first ten days of the Holy Month of Ramadan reached 250,000 meals targeting workers and people with low income. Rashid Saleh Bin Hammad, Head of the Resources Development Department at the SCI, said that the number of daily meals has […]

The history of any successful society will map a dynamic and principled process of promoting the values, relations and institutions that enable all people to participate in social, economic, cultural and political life on the basis of equality of rights, equity and dignity. It is this active participation of the people in governance, which is […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank, in cooperation with Sharjah Charity International, launched a Ramadan Community Initiative “Mirk at the door of your home”, distributing meals to approximately 4,000 families affected by COVID-19. The initiative was launched on the first day of the holy month and involved the distribution of the Ramadan Mir boxes to affected families. Each […]

In keeping with the spirit of a golden period in human history as the world witnesses a surge in heroic acts of thousands worldwide who are risking their lives to save others, and in preparation for the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG), has announced its ‘Best Humanitarian Action’ contest for […]

The Labour Standards Development Authority in Sharjah (LSDA) congratulated all workers and employers in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE in general on the occasion of the International Workers Day, celebrated on May first each year, wishing them health and safety, and for the whole world to overcome the pandemic as soon as possible. […]

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), in partnership with Kalimat Group, have announced a newly-launched initiative called the Future Changemakers, aimed at utilizing remote learning to instill critical thinking skills, creativity, imagination, and the entrepreneurial mindset among stay-at-home students, amid Covid-19 concerns. The initiative takes a holistic approach at engaging […]

Young media arts enthusiasts in the UAE and around the world who have had their creativity stifled by being restricted to their homes due to the current health crisis, now have something amazing to look forward to. FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts For Youth and Children released a series of video workshops on a variety […]

With a view to ensure the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers who choose to fast during Ramadan, Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has launched an awareness campaign through its Sharjah Baby and Family Friendly Project on its social media platforms. The awareness campaign is running on @sharjahbabyfamilyfriendly, and aims to support nursing mothers with […]

The Sharjah Directorate of Public Works said it has completed 76 projects at a total value of AED195 million during the first quarter of 2020 as part of the developmental plans adopted by the Emirate of Sharjah to ensure social welfare and economic wellbeing. Engineer Ali Bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, Chairman of DPW, said the […]

The Friends of Breastfeeding Association of the Health Promotion Department at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, in cooperation with the Breastfeeding clinic at the Family Health Promotion Center in Sharjah, has recently launched the initiative “Your support …. our priority”. The initiative aims to provide mothers infected with the new coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

Sharjah Holding PJSC – a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management – is welcoming the Holy Month by donating two tons of essential food items to families in need. Co-led by Al Zahia and Sharjah Charity International, the initiative will benefit the vulnerable families across Sharjah whose lives have been […]

In a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of children, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), has directed the Child Safety Department (CSD) to establish a protection centre for child victims of physical […]

Continuing its efforts to support the UAE government’s distance learning initiative launched to curb the spread of coronavirus, Lughati has collaborated with the Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties to offer it’s students 25 smart tablets to ensure their learning continuity at home until the nation overcomes this health crisis. The Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to empowering […]

To keep children entertained by a spectacular selection of Arabic literature while they are confined to their homes as the government tackles an unprecedented global health crisis, the award-winning UAE publisher, the Kalimat Group, is offering a wide list of their books for purchase online on their website www.kalimatgroup.ae. For parents who have run out […]

Announcing the launch of a humanitarian COVID-19 response campaign, titled ‘Support Knows No Safe Distance’, Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, has made a global call for concerted action to intensify efforts to […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) is hosting Sheikh Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi, aka the ‘Green Sheikh’, in a discussion titled ‘Inspiring Children’ on Wednesday, April 29, at 10:30 pm. Moderated by TV presenter Diala Ali, the talk will centre around the importance of constructive […]

The Sharjah Economic Development Department, SEDD, intensified its inspection campaigns of economic establishments during the Holy Month of Ramadan to protect consumers and ensure the provision of the finest services to citizens and residents in Sharjah. SEDD aims to guarantee that all economic establishments in Sharjah are committed to its rules and regulations. This is […]

Air Arabia announced it operated new repatriation flights between Pakistan and UAE carrying UAE nationals back home free of charge. Two special flights operated between Lahore and Multan in Pakistan and Sharjah International Airport on April 24 and 25th. Air Arabia remains committed to bring stranded citizens back home as well as supporting requests to […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, in cooperation with the Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, recently organized two workshops via the video conferencing technology for the members of Tijarah 101 Center and those interested in establishing their own business. Held under the sponsorship of the National SME Program, the event comes as part of the […]

The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, emphasized its keenness to develop the institutional performance through a forward-looking vision based on innovative mechanisms and an advanced digital infrastructure which helped to enhance the Sharjah Chamber readiness to continue its services for the business community in the current circumstances. The […]

Here’s some encouraging news for all companies operating out of the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPCFZ). In addition to waiving off an entire quarter’s worth of rent for those businesses that occupy fixed offices on the free zone’s premises, SPCFZ has announced comprehensive economic relief packages in light of the economic fallout of the […]

With the aim of raising health awareness and enhancing healthy lifestyles among community members, the Health Promotion Department, HPD, at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has recently launched its annual campaign “Hilal Al-Seha”. The campaign highlights the most important health and food practices that should be followed in the holy month of […]

Members of the Sharjah Children Parliament (organised by Sharjah Children) and Sharjah Youth Parliament (organised by Sharjah Youth and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah) called for stepping up efforts to increase the number of child protection specialists and provide them advanced training programmes to ensure children and youth in Sharjah are protected from abuse, and […]

The Health Promotion Department, HPD, at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah underlined the importance of continuing work and achieving outstanding outcomes in terms of delivering the awareness health messages to community members and coming up with innovative initiatives. The remarks were made during the online meeting headed by Her Excellency Iman Rashid […]

Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sharjah Cooperative Society. As stated it the MoU, both parties together will create a digital platform and a smart application to help facilitate shopping operations and make delivery of items easier for the customers of Sharjah […]

Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFF), has announced the selection process for junior jurors for the eighth edition of SIFF. The annually held festival organised by FUNN – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children, is set to take place from October 11 – 16. Children and youth aged between 12 to 20 years […]

“This global pandemic is yet another reminder of our shared humanity…shared vulnerabilities, and shared destinies. No matter where you are today, we are all united in hope, prayer, and faith. We are also united by our love for books and reading”, said Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of the Advisory Committee of Sharjah […]

HE Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA), has emphasised that the media, healthcare, and law enforcement sectors in the UAE are playing an honourable and instrumental role in relaying timely and accurate information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation to the public. He underlined that their daily efforts and sacrifices are […]

Fatma Zohra Hamici from Batna, Algeria, and Hanan Rajab from Bahrain, have been announced as the first and second prize winners, respectively, of the opening week of Xposure International Photography Festival’s #HomeCaptured contest. Hamici won US$ 1,000, while Rajab received US$ 750. Hamici’s entry titled ‘Teatime’ depicted the popular ritual in a stunning visual. The […]

Dana Gas shareholders approved on Wednesday to distribute an 5.5 fils per cash dividend for the financial year ended 31st December 2019. The move was made during the company’s annual general meeting, during which a feasibility study to separate the Dana Gas’ upstream and midstream businesses in a demerger was also given the green light […]

Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) has partnered with audiobook platform Kitab Sawti — the world’s largest Arabic language audiobook library — to offer a free 3-month membership to 5,000 people around the world. This partnership comes as part of SWBC’s efforts in supporting the knowledge creation industry as well as giving all members of society […]

The Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) has recently arranged the first “Marine E-Talk” to connect its students with decision makers and key professionals in the maritime sector. Such initiative is part of AASTS’ continuous efforts to adopt new methods that connect students with the maritime sector, which is one […]

To empower the youth with relevant knowledge and skills required to excel in the fast-paced media sector, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL), a subsidiary of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation, has enrolled 30 members for the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) ‘Career Shadow’ programme, which will run unti April 23 under the slogan ‘Media Skills’. […]

The CEO of the Expo Centre Sharjah and Member of the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE – MENA Chapter), His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, called for redefining the exhibitions through the investment in the new technologies, such as the 5G communications, robots, and the AI technologies and the development of a new […]

Members of the Tijarah 101 Center of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently participated in a virtual workshop entitled “steps to develop entrepreneurs in time of crisis”. The event was co-organized by the National SME Program and Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy in cooperation with the SCCI and targeted those interested in establishing their […]

Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based civil society organisation, has launched a social media drive to unite people virtually to share inspiring stories, and celebrate kinship and solidarity as we go through a challenging period in varying forms of lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Calling on people to share personal experiences of […]

A 3D printing company located at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has ramped up production of 3D-printed face masks, including manufacturing face shields that provide wider 180-degree protection of the face against coronavirus, COVID-19. Immensa Technology Labs, an engineering company based at SRTI Park that usually focuses on spare parts for […]

The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award recently announced that the registration in the seven categories of the Award edition 2020 is free for all economic enterprises. Sharjah Excellence Award is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah […]

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, Sharjah Children Parliament (organised by Sharjah Children) and Sharjah Youth Parliament (organised by Sharjah Youth and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah) will convene virtually […]

Air Arabia announced today it will operate new repatriation flight from four cities in India to Sharjah carrying UAE nationals back home. The special flights will operate from Mumbai and Delhi to Sharjah International Airport on April 20 while special flights will operate from Cochin and Hyderabad to Sharjah International Airport on April 22. Air […]

Despite cinema closures in the UAE and around the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF), will continue to bring the magic of cinema to young generations, and this time to their homes. The entity has announced that it will soon be launching an online movie streaming […]

Lt Colonel Dr. Hamdan Rashid Al Tunaiji, Head of the Crisis and Disaster Management Section, has called on all members of the UAE community, particularly the youth, to unite behind the nation’s battle against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by fully adhering to the government’s directions, safety measures and guidelines. “Everyone should be fully aware […]

The Health Promotion Department, HPD, has recently launched its first e-bulletin which aims to raise awareness about the healthy lifestyles followed while staying home in accordance with the directives of the UAE government to adopt the precautionary measures to limit the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The first edition of the e-bulletin is entitled […]

The Representative Committee of the Industry Sector of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, appreciated the relentless efforts of Sharjah government to support the private and business sectors through the recently adopted stimulus package, underlining that these efforts would help reinforce the capabilities of the industrial sector and alleviate its financial burdens to […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has launched a disinfection drive to sterilise all its facilities in cooperation with the Sharjah Environment Company (Bee’ah). The sterilization campaign covered the authority’s head office, Hamriyah Port Office and Hamriyah Port Customs Office as well as main and service roads, various internal and external facilities and offices, using […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has expressed its unstinting support to the Expo 2020 Dubai, emphasizing that the event will be a global and an exceptional one whether it’ll be held in 2020 or 2021. In this respect, His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, the SCCI’s Chairman, said that we will be […]

The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has launched ‘Parenting and Covid-19’ – an awareness campaign to support parents and families as they help their children deal with various new issues stemming from being restricted to home as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The campaign is running on the Sharjah […]

Air Arabia announced it operated a new repatriation flight from Nepal to Sharjah carrying UAE nationals back home free of charge. The special flight also carrying belly-hold cargo took off from Nepal on April 17 at 17:45 local time and landed in Sharjah International Airport same day at 20:25 local time. Air Arabia remains committed […]

Sharjah Police and the Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), have launched the #HomeChallenge competition to encourage children and youth to take on any challenge of their liking, so they can have fun, continue learning and gaining new skills while they are restricted to their homes due […]

On April 16th, Careem announced the extension of its on-demand delivery service, “Careem Box” to include Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The service provides its users in both emirates with an affordable and convenient option when needing to transport goods during these challenging times. Embedded in the Careem App as a new car type, Careem Box […]

Air Arabia announces new passenger repatriation flights as well as cargo flights to multiple destinations from Sharjah International Airport. The airline will operate a mix of outbound only passenger flights as well as cargo flights during the month of April to Afghanistan, Iran, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Sudan, Egypt, India and Nepal. Air Arabia is committed […]

Reading is a time-tested method to improve children’s emotional health, enhance their communication skills, and aid their creativity and personality development. Reading allows them a window into a world of fascinating experiences that emerge from imaginative stories. From its characters, children learn how to deal with challenges they may face in life, and finally, reading […]

In a bid to enable their young members spend their time at home gainfully during this period of physical distancing to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) has organised a series of workshops and competitions to engage Brownies, Guides and Senior Guides in a variety of activities to stimulate creativity, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has underlined its keenness on the constant coordination with the private sector to support its activities in the Emirate of Sharjah in general and in the eastern and central regions in particular through the efforts of the branches of the SCCI in these cities and to create […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), is working towards reinforcing their digital presence by conducting several online workshops. In light of the current situation, Shams is ensuring easy and effective registration of new businesses online, without requiring business owners to step out of their homes. The “Online Photoshop Workshop by Adobe,” was initially organised as part of […]

The Emirate of Sharjah has recorded up to 18,537 restate transactions, worth AED 3.6 billion, in the first quarter of 2020, as per the latest report of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD). The said transactions were recorded in 129 areas covering 8.9 million square feet, according to Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director […]

Lughati, the Sharjah-based initiative dedicated to supporting Arabic language education with smart learning tools, has announced that it will supply smart tablets to support the ‘Al Elm Noor’ initiative implemented by the Sharjah Education Council, to provide education to illiterate citizens older than 20 years. The move comes as part of Lughati’s social responsibility to ensure […]

In the wake of far-reaching changes to work and life caused by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has responded quickly to ensure the continued success, development and well-being of its 2,000+ membership with the launch of three online engagement platforms. The Council […]

Sheikh Salem bin Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office, in the presence of Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police, opened on Sunday, the a drive-through screening centre for coronavirus near Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club. The opening of the center comes within the initiatives […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Qasimia University in Sharjah on April 12, with the aim of strengthening ties between both parties across the fields of media and communication. The MoU was signed digitally, abiding by all the necessary precautionary measures, assuring the safety of both parties according to […]

In an unprecedented cultural initiative in the history of Arabic culture, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced the launch of the Sharjah Virtual Reading Festival (SVRF) for 10 days, from May 27 to June 5, 2020. The online reading festival is being launched at a time when the world is grappling with the COVID-19 […]

As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic spreads, the UAE-based non-profit, Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), has stepped up efforts to continue on its mission to provide much-needed and credible information about the risks and vulnerability particularly faced by cancer patients to COVID-19, to those currently or previously affected by the disease, their caregivers and […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, and the Sharjah Exports Development Center (SEDC) took part in a webinar organized by the Union of Arab Chambers and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce entitled “the food supply chain, current perspectives & challenges”. A number of senior Arab and Brazilian officials participated in the webinar, including […]

Expo Centre Sharjah has called to provide all forms of support and assistance to help revive the exhibition industry worldwide. The centre also called for pooling efforts of those involved in the exhibitions industry to overcome the consequences of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and to provide the necessary expertise and knowledge to support this […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, said that its call to the business community and the private sector to adopt precautionary measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been met with a great response through the commitment to carrying out all safety instructions and the implementation of the remote […]

Badiri Education and Development Academy, the education and capacity building arm of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has recently launched a virtual hub for collaborative learning, the Badiri Knowledge Exchange’, with a session titled E-Learning: A World of Opportunities at Your Fingertips. The new initiative takes to online platforms to support knowledge exchange and interaction among community […]

As a tribute to the healthcare workers on the frontlines of the battle against the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and marking World Health Day, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (Sajaya), an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, is offering a 20 percent discount on membership fees to all young ladies […]

The Health Promotion Department, HPD, of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) and its health-supporting associations recently revealed outstanding outcomes in terms of delivering their awareness-raising messages to community members, as part of the HPD’s commitment to the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has launched a disinfection drive to sterilise all its facilities in cooperation with the Sharjah Environment Company LLC (Bee’ah). The sterilization campaign covered the head office, customs and security building, and Saif Zone Mall as well as main and service roads, various internal and external facilities using […]

The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has lined up more than 90 programmes covering a range of topics to be broadcast on its radio and television channels during the holy month of Ramadan this year. The announcement came at a virtual press conference held today (Tuesday, April 7). Aligning with the UAE’s directives for social distancing […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has recently revealed the statistics for its online services during March, where the number of memberships reached 467, 27 new memberships and 440 renewed memberships respectively, while the number of the certificates of origin reached 1346, besides 50 attestations. The number of new members from the free […]

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has announced several initiatives, which aim to support the local publishing industry to overcome the current challenges facing the sector posed by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and offer them the required impetus to continue production of quality content. The announcement was made during EPA’s fifth board meeting, conducted […]

We live in times when the rapid advancement in technology and artificial intelligence is making its way into the workplace, raising concerns about the ways technology will change or even eliminate jobs. Badiri E-Academy, an open-source e-learning platform, comes to the rescue of those who are unsure about what career path to take in this […]

In the wake of the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and as part of the UAE government’s preventative measures to curb its spread, Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), an affiliate of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has unveiled a new initiative to move its popular #SBWCTours campaign onto a virtual platform to enable it to stay […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has successfully managed to enhance its role as a representative and voice of the business community and the private sector to overcome the challenges they face, through the coordination with the Sharjah Executive Council, the relevant government agencies, and the chamber’s strategic partners from the private sector, […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has awarded its first Access Sharjah winner, ‘Little Thinking Minds’, a $100K equity-free grant. ‘BoBu’, ‘Narrativa’, and ‘almentor.net’ in second position, were presented with a $20K equity-free grant. Sheraa dedicated the inaugural edition of the program, which was launched in celebration of Sharjah World Book Capital 2019, to those working in […]

The Representative Committee of the Real Estate Sector Business Group of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has called on the property owners in the Emirate of Sharjah to adopt the same approach of Sharjah government in terms of delaying the rent payments for those who were affected by the spread of the […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA), has called on all customers to process their transactions online without the need to visit its offices in person. “As part of our precautionary measures to safeguard the health and safety of our customers and employees and in line with the government’s efforts to protect the community in light […]

The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Excellence Award stated that the registration for the seven categories of the award is now open and will last until the end of October 2020. The Award is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler […]

Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) has launched an awareness campaign aimed at hospitals, health care providers and mothers, which advises them to continue breastfeeding even if mothers have contracted the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while taking all necessary safety measures. The campaign shines light on the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s advisory, which states that to date, […]

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC is producing economic, political, and social disruptions not seen in decades, and major industries, from finance to airlines, have already felt the impact. The latest casualty: the US auto industry, which announced Wednesday a total shutdown of all three Detroit carmaker manufacturing operations that will last at least through the end of […]

Gulftainer has launched an interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ to prioritise the delivery of medical supply consignments at its ports across the UAE. The move is part of the company’s commitment to accelerating logistical procedures and fast-tracking the availability of medical supplies to consumers across the nation, Gulftainer said, adding that it seeks to […]

As a fair share of the world’s population stays at home in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the challenges posed by restriction of free movement have offered an invaluable opportunity to utilise extra leisure time for self-development. The Badiri E-Academy, which was launched globally in 2018 by the Badiri Education and Development […]

The Sharjah Economic Development Department, SEDD, lauded the package of incentives and decisions approved by the Government of Sharjah to support the government and private entities, as well as business sectors and individuals. These decisions cover all aspects of institutional and societal work without exception, to demonstrate that Sharjah offers a stimulating and supportive environment […]

Abiding by the UAE health authorities’ call for social distancing to restrict the spread of COVID-19 virus, Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) has devised two activities to ensure that its members stay active and engaged in the safety and comfort of their homes. Best Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr greeting cards competition In the first activity, an […]

Award-winning UAE-publisher, Kalimat, specialised in publishing Arabic books for children and the youth, has announced the launch of its latest title, Noor, featuring the story of a young, blind girl who ‘sees’ with her heart. Lebanese writer Sanaa Shabbani, who has authored 15 children’s books and two published plays, narrates the story of Noor who, […]

Aligned with vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Media City (Shams) recently rolled out several measures to support the economy and help SMEs overcome their challenges during this time. As entrepreneurs face a financial crunch due to global efforts to […]

As early as January 2019, an unprecedented 70.8 million people had been forcibly displaced worldwide. Against the backdrop of these overwhelming numbers, the Sharjah-based global humanitarian organization, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), continued to intensify its philanthropic efforts in 2019 in the vital sectors of emergency relief, healthcare, education and livelihood with the strategic inclusion […]

The Pearl Initiative, the leading non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency across the Gulf Region, is launching a new webinar series highlighting best practices from the private sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises. Leveraging insights from the Pearl Initiative’s extensive regional network, the series will showcase actions […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah recently held a virtual meeting to ascertain the smooth functioning of the entire departments and services. The meeting comes as part of the precautionary measure taken by the centre to maintain the health and safety of employees and customers to cope with the government preventive measures amid the outbreak of the […]

As part of its precautionary and preventive measures to ensure the highest levels of protection for employees and customers, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has intensified its efforts in the sterilization and disinfection process of its buildings in cooperation with bee’ah. This comes as part of the National Sterilization Program and the […]