The legendary Cricketers Benefit Fund Series (CBFS) that catapulted the Sharjah Stadium onto the global stage and stands as a uniquely successful enterprise is being reactivated with the aim of giving a major and tangible boost to the harnessing of nascent cricket talent in the region. The second innings of the phenomenally successful experiment will […]

Taking place in the historic Heart of Sharjah district, the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD)is showcasing the unique crafts specific to the UAE and Gulf region to preserve local handicraft traditions and educate the younger generations about it. One such craft is making the “daan” or palm frond panels, which are in turn […]

With their spirited dancing movements, members of the Miras Song and Dance Ensemble from the Republic of Bashkortostan – oneof the largest republics of the Russian Federation, mesmerised visitors at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), with a series of professionally choreographed dances rooted in their folk culture. The ‘warrior dance’ saw men […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has revealed the first eight startups to be part of the newly launched Sharjah Startup Studio (S3). The eight startups were selected from a pool of over 150 applicants, representing 40 nationalities from around the world. Diverse and global representation The startups operate across sectors ranging from the creative economy, […]

A series of interactive workshops organised by the Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) in March empowered its members in various ways – from learning to deal with cyberbullying to imbibing new skills such as jewellery making and caricaturing, among many others. From the safety of their homes, Brownies, Guides and Senior Guides participated in a variety […]

Taking place in the historic Heart of Sharjah district, the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days seeks to highlight the heritage and rich culture of the UAE. Also being showcased are the unique crafts specific to the UAE and Gulf region that centre on women makers, enabling them to preserve local handicraft traditions. One such […]

They may have had limited resources “but life in the mountains was one of absolute freedom,” reminisces Ras Al Khaimah resident Saeed Sabat Al Dhuhouri, as he offers a personal insight into a unique way of life at the recreated ‘Mountain Environment’ set up at the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD). It is […]

What does the UAE and Kazakhstan have in common? You might think, very little. But both countries love one very favourite animal – the camel. This is immediately apparent at the Kazakhstan Pavilion at the 18thedition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD). Most of the world has two kinds of camels – the single-humped dromedary and […]

Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), organised by Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), offered visitors unforgettable days and memorable moments over the course of 8 days in KhorFakkan, attracting more than 15 thousand visitors. Yesterday, Saturday evening, the activities of Sharjah Heritage Days were concluded, where various folk arts performances and cultural competitions were held at the […]

With the Holy Month of Ramadan just around the corner, the 18thedition of Sharjah Heritage Days took visitors on a culinary journey to the city of Aden with a live demonstration of a special-occasion Yemeni rice dish–traditionally served to mark celebratory events like weddings or welcome guests during Iftar and Eid. The preparation of zurbian, a […]