Sharjah Islamic Bank’s (SIB) $500 million Sukuk received the ‘Sukuk Deal of the Year 2020’, at the 10th Global Islamic Finance Awards (GIFA). The bank was acknowledged with the award, during a virtual ceremony held on September 14. SIB, which enjoys strong investment grade ratings of A- by Standard & Poors, A3 by Moody’s, priced […]

The second session of ‘Publishers Club’, a virtual discussion initiative organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will be held on September 23 (Wednesday). Titled ‘Selling Books in the Arab World in the Time of Corona’, the session will have Sherif Bakr, General Manager, Al Arabi Publishing and Distributing, Egypt, in conversation with Emma House, […]

The fast-growing business opportunities in education, advanced technology and agriculture, among many others, in Sharjah’s expanding investment ecosystem were showcased recently at an interactive business webinar organised by the US-UAE Business Council in association with Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), an affiliate of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), via the Zoom platform. […]

In line with its vision of raising a compassionate generation of citizens capable of leading and influencing the future, the Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (SYL) launched an initiative titled ‘Salam Jar’ last month with the aim of contributing to the ‘Salam Beirut’ campaign that was launched by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al […]

The Expo Centre Sharjah is currently hosting the “Expo Electronics Exhibition”,the first event the Centre organises after the gradual return to normal life and the resumption of activities and events in Sharjah. This comes in line with the decision of the Sharjah Executive Council to resume the organisation of exhibitions and conferences under the supervision […]

In its latest virtual Book Club event, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) hosted Emirati novelist, poet, and critic Sultan Alameemi, who spoke passionately about his love for literature, and told his fans that reading and researching heavily on culture and heritage laid the foundation for the flair and diversity he brings to his writing. The prolific […]

The centers operated by Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), collectively welcomed over 57,000 visitors during the months of July and August. All the necessary preventive measures were undertaken by all the centres, including implementation of a comprehensive disinfection and sterilization program to ensure the safety of all individuals, in light of the current exceptions […]

Do you have what it takes to be Sharjah’s most promising photographer? If you are a budding photography enthusiast and are employed at any of the Government of Sharjah entities, this is your chance to have your work recognised globally. Hurry, and register on or before September 23 to submit your entries in the Sharjah […]

The first semester of the academic year 2020/2021 commenced today at the Khorfakkan campus of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) using ‘blended learning,’ which combines both classroom lectures and distance learning. The move supports the Academy’sstrategy to empower the Arab maritime sector with academically and professionally qualified personnel. […]

Eagle Hills Sharjah, a joint venture between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Eagle Hills, has signed a leasing agreement with Every Day Fresh Hypermarket L.L.C to meet the needs of residents living in Maryam Beach Residences. UAE-based Every Day Fresh Hyper Market L.L.C., which has been operating supermarkets, minimarts and hypermarkets in the […]