The third and final day of Sharjah Heritage Days was concluded in the city of Kalba, amid a distinguished public turnout. The event was organized in light of full commitment to all preventative and precautionary measures, and with the distinct participation of official government agencies. The activities of the closing ceremony included artistic performances and […]

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to strengthen and expand the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE. The agreement makes Emirates an official Strategic Partner of Sheraa, offering discounted fares to and from its network of over 90 destinations for the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival and startups relocating to the […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) will launch (Tuesday) the 31st “Sharjah Ramadan Festival”, promising Sharjah residents and visitors with exciting activities and events that aim to strengthen Sharjah’s status as an outstanding tourist destination across the region. Organized by the SCCI in cooperation with a number of government and private institutions, the […]

As the curtains came down on the 18thedition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) yesterday (Saturday, April 10), the three-week celebration of an eclectic mix of local and global cultures and traditions left a deep impact on more than 127,000 people from the UAE and beyond who immersed themselves in the festival’s 500+ carefully curated activities […]

Department of eGovernment (DeG), the government entity supporting the digital transformation vision of Sharjah, has signed an agreement with EVOTEQ, a digital transformations solutions provider for leading enterprises and governments through their digitization journeys to help secure smart cities and the critical infrastructures of the emirate. Under the terms of the agreement, EVOTEQ is set […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) will be held from May 19 – 29 at Expo Centre Sharjah, in strict adherence to all COVID-19 measures recommended by the UAE health authorities to ensure the safety of participants and visitors alike. Themed‘For your imagination’, […]

A unique selection of traditional games and entertainment specific to the Emirati and Khaleeji communities are part of the 18thSharjah Heritage Days’ (SHD) grand showcase of global cultures, in an endeavour to preserve local traditions and educate the younger generations about it. The Traditional Games area at SHD is displaying and organising a number of […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) will be held from May 19 – 29 at Expo Centre Sharjah, in strict adherence to all COVID-19 measures recommended by the UAE health authorities to ensure the safety of participants and visitors alike. Themed‘For your imagination’, […]

Narrow bands of geometric designs in red, black, and white, interspersed with vibrant hues of yellow and green, are characteristic features of Al Sadu, a traditional form of weaving that originated amongst Bedouin communities in the UAE. At the Heritage Crafts Village at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days that concluded on Saturday at […]

The 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), which concludes today(Saturday) in the Heart of Sharjah district, is showcasing the unique customs and traditions of the UAE and 29 other countries.One of participating countries this year is Kazakhstan, which is being celebrated as the festival’s Distinguished Guest. Think of this Central Asian nation and sprawling […]