ION, the UAE-based sustainable and smart transportation company, has conducted a successful pilot trial for its NAVYA AUTONOM autonomous shuttles at the University City of Sharjah, the world’s largest integrated educational district in the world. The trial, which was overseen by Sharjah Police for traffic and safety reasons, was designed to assess the operational efficiency […]

Al Zahia Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination has moved one step closer to completion with the ground-breaking ceremony of its highly sustainable Al Yasmeen neighbourhood. Scheduled for completion in 2022, Al Yasmeen is designed for discerning families and young couples that demand luxury and tranquillity from the place they call home. The neighbourhood will comprise a […]

FUNN, the Sharjah-based organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting media arts learning among children and youth, introduced young participants to the delightful world of animation and flipbook making at the opening virtual workshop held yesterday (October 12) as the entity commenced its five-day virtual media arts event, ‘Let’s have FUNN’. FadiSyriani, Beirut-based animator and founder […]

The low-cost carrier, Air Arabia, has announced the resumption of directs flights between Sharjah and the Ukrainian capital Kiev starting 25th October, 2020. Air Arabia also said it is introducing a free COVID-19 insurance coverage to passengers which is automatically included with bookings. Customers can book flights via Air Arabia’s website, contacting the call centre, […]

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) inaugurated the East Expansion project, which extends over an area of 4000 square meters.  At a total cost of 40 million dirhams, the project is a qualitative addition to the airport, contributing to enhancing its regional and global competitiveness. It is a stage within the comprehensive expansion plan with an […]

Young cinema lovers, it’s time to dive into a unique experience the ‘Let’s Have FUNN’virtualeventhas put together for you to be able to enjoy from the comfort and safety of your homes. Dozens of unique films have been handpicked to be shown during the five-day virtual event, which began on Monday. A selection of five […]

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has called on UAE media professionals working across print and digital sectors to register for a specialised workshop that has been designed to equip them with practical knowledge and guidelines on reporting on issues related to children. The workshop is being organised […]

Female leaders in gender advocacy and women empowerment from the Middle East have met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to reflect on how girls’ education and economic empowerment in the region have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and talk about their unique experiences in trying to overcome current challenges to protect […]

The Pink Caravan, a pan-UAE breast cancer awareness initiative by the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), will be marking the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with more than 50 events, including free checkups and screenings, webinars and online lecturesin four different languages,which it has planned in collaboration with several government and private organisations. […]

Sharjah-based Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, HFZA, has signed a new agreement with ALUCOR, innovative international engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor. Under the agreement, ALUCOR leased 555,418 sq. ft of the inner harbor quayside land inside the free zone to expand its operations and businesses in the region. ALUCOR was founded in the UAE with […]