House of Wisdom (HoW) recently concluded its latest “Book Club” session, highlighting insightful discussions on three notable and influential works in resilience literature and human struggle: Mural, The Sympathizer, and Granada. Running from April to the end of June, this round aimed to promote cultural awareness within the community and encourage thoughtful reading, literary criticism, […]

In the first half of 2024, the Department of Government Relations (DGR) of Sharjah embarked on a series of diplomatic missions that underscored its pivotal role in advancing Sharjah’s global influence and sustainable development agenda. Through visits to Italy, France, China, Uzbekistan and Egypt, alongside 28 bilateral meetings within the UAE, DGR facilitated significant partnerships […]

Steering investments towards a wise economy in a rapidly changing world is a strategic decision for foreign investors seeking stable and sustainable growth. Sharjah’s economy, playing a pivotal role in the UAE’s economic landscape, is one of the region’s most diversified and sustainable economies. The emirate’s gross domestic product (GDP) saw a 6.5 percent surge, […]

The 11th Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) is set to revolutionise innovation and creativity for university and school students with two awards: the Universities Challenge, in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University, and the Artificial Intelligence Skills Camp (AISC), in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF). These awards offer […]

DealCart, a social e-commerce startup focused on transforming the way Pakistani consumers access essential goods, has successfully raised $3 million Seed in a funding round led by Shorooq Partners and Sturgeon Capital. The round also saw participation from 500 Global, Evolution VC, Rayn Capital, and Khyber Venture Partners. This capital infusion will support DealCart’s mission […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)reiterated its commitment to enhancing cooperation and partnerships with global companies, investors, and business leaders. It affirmed its goal to bolster economic relations between Sharjah’s business community and their global counterparts, supporting its expansion into regional and international markets, with the aim to facilitate trade exchanges and reinforce […]

During the Sharjah Book Authority’s (SBA) participation at the 2024 Seoul International Book Fair, the largest such event in South Korea, the SBA pavilion proved to be a hub of vibrant cultural exchange, showcasing a diverse collection of Emirati and Arab books. This participation marked another step towards elevating the profile of Arab and Emirati […]

Sharjah Summer Promotions 2024, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), commenced today, Monday, across all cities and regions of the emirate. Held under the slogan “Get set for a summer brimming with discounts and adventures”, the shopping festival, which runs […]

The OrganisationalCommittee of Ports and Border Points in the Emirate of Sharjahrecently held its sixth periodic meeting for the year 2024 in the city of Dibba Al-Hisn. The meeting reviewedthe workflow progress of the infrastructure development project at theKhatmMilaha Border Point, which is carried out by the Roads and Transport Authority of the Government of […]

Sharjah Summer Promotions 2024, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), commenced today, Monday, across all cities and regions of the emirate. Held under the slogan “Get set for a summer brimming with discounts and adventures”, the shopping festival, which runs […]