The significance of coffee in Spain’s bilateral relations with the Arab world and the symbolism of water in Arab and Spanish poetry was under the spotlight at the ‘Sharjah Literary Days’ event in Madrid and Cordoba, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in cooperation with Cása Árabe, a strategic centre that facilitates Spain’s relations […]

The upcoming 8th edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth’s (SIFF 2021) has unveiled its first-ever 3D virtual platform, as the region’s leading festival for young cinema enthusiasts gears up to run a fully virtual festival, from October 10 – 15. The 3D platform is a major attraction of SIFF 2021 […]

With breast cancer overtaking lung cancer as the most common cancer worldwide, for the first time in 2020, Pink Caravan – a pan-UAE breast cancer awareness initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), is stepping up efforts to reinforce its key messages of early detection and timely diagnosis through a series of free clinical […]

The popular theatrical works of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, have received a grand reception in Madrid and Cordoba, the historic capital of Andalusia. Elite intellectuals and academics have discussed and celebrated the rich legacy of Sharjah Ruler’s theatrical works, including those […]

The Sharjah International Literary Agency (SILA) has signed 120 agreements with authors and publishers during the Sharjah Book Authority’s (SBA) participation at the 20th edition of the Amman International Book Fair which concluded recently in the Jordanian capital. The first-of-its-kind literary agency in the UAE and the region, SILA was launched in October 2020 by […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is gearing up to take part in the 12th World Chambers Congress (12WCC), to be organized by the Dubai Chamber in cooperation with the World Chambers Federation (WCF) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Running from November 23 to 25, the event will be held under […]

The eighth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) will open tomorrow (Sunday) under the patronage of 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). Taking place from October 10-15, this year’s […]

As part of its commitment to enhancing performance efficiency and facilitating business practice, the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) has boosted its digital services list with 36 new features, bringing its total E-services provided to customers to 284 services. In the projects section, the authority has launched the beneficial owners registration and […]

Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) is all set to kickstart its annual humanitarian campaign, ‘Cookie for a Cause’, tomorrow (Sunday) to help raise funds for the purchase of hearing aids for the hearing impaired students atAl Wafa School for Capacity Development in Sharjah. The annual fundraising campaign follows the longstanding cookie-selling tradition of the global Girl […]

A huge number of visitors have been seen flocking to the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show 2021 on the fourth day of the event, seeking to take advantage of its distinguished offers and view the latest fashion designs of jewellery, watches and goldware showcased by the most prestigious international houses and brands. The region’s […]