Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Almaty, Kazakhstan, starting 21st May, 2021. Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Almaty by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies. Air Arabia has added to the convenience and confidence […]

The management of Souq Al Jubail, a project by Sharjah Asset Management, has announced that it will be distributing financial rewards to licensed Emirati fishermen in Sharjah during the holy month of Ramadan. The move is in recognition of their role in meeting the needs of consumers and enables them to preserve their profession for […]

During its five-year journey, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has set a precedent in building a world-class, founder-centric and inclusive ecosystem of founders, who have collectively generated a sizeable AED 477 million (USD 130 million) in revenue and raised investments worth AED 320 million (USD 87 million) – Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sheraa, revealed […]

The Pearl Initiative(PI), a leading Gulf business-led non-profit organisation promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency, held a virtual panel to discuss the significance of establishing governance frameworks in the early stages of a business’ growth and why this is advantageous in attracting investment. Moderated by Ned Jaroudi, Start-ups and Venture Capital Lead at […]

The activities of the Ramadan Nights 2021, the ultimate shopping, entertainment, culinary and cultural destination for 17 nights, the region’s largest and most popular Ramadan fair, are currently underway at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The first week of the Exhibition, which is being organized and hosted by Expo Centre Sharjah from April 22 until May […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has inaugurated the ‘Tales from the East’ exhibition, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) at its headquarters on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The 7-day event, concluding on May 3,showcases an estimated AED 60 million-plus worth of […]

Committed to providing diverse and meaningful learning opportunities to students in the Middle East, Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA)haslauncheditsBTEC International Level 2 Certificate in Performing Arts for students aged 14 – 16. With several other schools in the UAE offering Level 3, SPAA’s BTEC Level 2 certificate, awarded by UK-based Pearson Education, is the first of […]

Sharjah Sustainable City, an eco-friendly community by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has set its sights on homebuyers for the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan with a limited-time payment plan on its range of modern and sustainable villas. Under the terms of the payment plan, homebuyers can make payments as low as AED4,236 per […]

In a bid to strengthen cultural, economic and diplomatic relations with Central American cities and explore new collaboration opportunities, Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi,Chairman of Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, has met with representatives of the Central American Integration System (SICA) – the economic and political organisation of Central American states since 1993. Sheikh […]

HE Abdulla Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for Foreign Trade and Industry has revealed that a landmark legislation in the Commercial Companies Law, which allows 100 percent foreign ownership of onshore companies in the UAE, is in its final stages of formation. The legislation will enable investors and business in 10 new […]