Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC), has said that Sharjah organises the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) to underscore the benefits of well-strategised, clear and effective interactions between governments, public and media. He noted that in the past nine years since the forum’s inception, IGCF has contributed to […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, in collaboration with the Department of Town Planning & Survey, Sharjah Roads & Transport Authority (SRTA), and Sharjah Water and Electricity Authority (SEWA), has […]

The “Heart of Sharjah” hosted a special celebration for the 59th Kuwaiti National Day yesterday (Friday, February 28) in a reflection of the strong relations between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The quaint Souq Al Shanasiyah in Heart of Sharjah formed the backdrop for a host of events and family-oriented activities for visitors and […]

The International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), a subsidiary of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has unveiled the shortlist for the seventh edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA). Among the 793 entries received, 40 finalists are competing to win the award’s 16 categories. Winners will be announced on March 5, on the sidelines […]

HE Omar Saif Ghobash, UAE’s Assistant Minister for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation; and HE Irina Bokova, President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin and former Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO);  will be headlining a session on cross-cultural communication on the first day […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), has announced that its 6-week seed program is now underway. Ensuring start-ups are fully equipped and ‘seed-ready’, the extensive program has been designed to cover various topics including, building a product market fit roadmap, investment strategy and a go-to-market strategy. At the even candidates were invited to ‘Welcome Day’, where […]

Aisha Al Zarouni, a Marketing and Events Executive with Sharjah Youth, had an issue at work. She said: “I was having some difficulties dealing with colleagues and maintaining a positive attitude at work due to a high level of stress. Also, a staff shortage made it hard to increase productivity.” However, help arrived in the […]

The Sharjah Public Library (SPL) recently signed an Agreement with the Australian International School (AIS). The agreement allows SPL to deliver a full range of library services to students and staff of AIS, including free lifetime memberships. Through the agreement, SPL seeks to create a dynamic learning platform that will spark intellectual curiosity in young […]

Throughout the month of March, Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is bringing some of the UK’s most popular stage performances to their big Academy screen in partnership with National Theatre Live. Theatre and film enthusiasts in the UAE can see screenings of four outstanding theatre productions at SPAA, starting with William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s […]

Heart of Sharjah will be hosting a special celebration for Kuwait National Day this weekend, Friday, February 28.  In a bid to engage the UAE’s multicultural community in activities that will offer them  an insight into Kuwait’s and the Gulf region’s rich traditions. The quaint Souq Al Shanasiyah in the Heart of Sharjah has planned […]