H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), inaugurated the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL), at Sharjah University City on Wednesday under the theme ‘The African Way’. The five-day festival running from January 14-18 was inaugurated by the SBA Chairperson in the presence of […]

Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, has launched its new strategy for 2026–2028, aimed at supporting the emirate’s economic and social development and strengthening SAM’s role in sustainable growth and responsible investment. The strategy was unveiled during a ceremony at the company’s headquarters, attended by Waleed Al Sayegh, Group […]

BEEAH, the region’s sustainability and innovation pioneer, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to identify and develop utility-scale clean energy projects in Sharjah. The JDA was signed by Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, and Mohamed Jameel […]

The activities of the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival  concluded earlier this week amid a distinguished public turnout and the participation of a select group of Emirati thinkers, writers, publishers, creatives, artists, and media professionals. The festival followed a week rich in intellectual sessions, poetry evenings, artistic creativity, and diverse cultural and entertainment activities. […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has entered into a strategic partnership with Citix MENA to introduce a new smartboard digital network across several of the emirate’s flagship destinations, in a move set to modernize visitor engagement and advance Sharjah’s smart city agenda. Under the agreement, Citix will deploy and operate a new generation […]

The Rubu’ Qarn Centre for Theatre and Performing Arts, an affiliate of the Rub’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, organised its annual “Open Day” event at the headquarters of Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, coinciding with Arab Theatre Day. The event aimed to create an open platform for dialogue with members, attendees, staff, […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) has unveiled the first lineup of speakers from a distinguished global lineup of more than 300 founders, CEOs, investors, creatives, mentors, and thought leaders set to take part in the 9th edition of the region’s largest entrepreneurship gathering. The announcement signals the scale and ambition of SEF 2026, positioning the […]

Sharjah, widely regarded as the cultural and educational capital of the United Arab Emirates, has become an important hub for both local and international students seeking higher education in recent years. With its modern campuses, internationally accredited programs, and relatively affordable tuition fees, Sharjah stands out as a strong alternative for students looking for a […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, inaugurated yesterday the second edition of the “Sharjah Literature Festival”. The […]

Expo Centre Sharjah is set to host the 21st edition of SteelFab 2026 exhibition, the largest commercial event for the metalworking industry in the Middle East and North Africa. Running from 12 to 15 January 2026, the four-day exhibition will feature over 600 major local and global brands and 350 exhibitors from 33 countries, representing […]