Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), the UAE-based non-profit organisation dedicated to raising cancer awareness and funds for those who cannot afford treatment, has called for individuals as well as companies in the UAE to participate in the Relay for Life Summer Challenge, which runs from August 4 – 31. Aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle […]

The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has reinforced its reputation and status as a prominent destination for foodstuff industries in the region after the Italian Dairy Products factory, headquartered at Sharjah Food Park, revealed that it has doubled up the total size of its factory to 26,000 square-foot, with an eye on further expansion in […]

Zero 6 Mall, Sharjah’s one-stop community shopping center, hosted the annual “Sharjah Shopping Promotions” campaign on Thursday and Friday, 6th and 7th August which was presented by Sharjah TV, and organized by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A number of lucky winners won multiple prizes in the raffle draws, including mall’s visitors and program […]

The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) has marked International Youth Day 2020 on August 12 with a video release under the slogan, ‘I am what I read’ to inspire the younger generation to venture into a lifelong journey of discovery with reading. The video, released on UAEBBY’s social media accounts, depicts the […]

Students from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Sharjah (AASTS) recently took part in a webinar organized by the Federal Transport Authority for Land and Maritime as part of UN International Youth Day celebrations. Participation in this initiative is part of AASTS’ continuous efforts to adopt new methods that connect students […]

Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced the hosting of a series of four expert-led virtual sessions in August on topics that range from human development and self-development to culture and education, moderated by Rama Muhana. Organised on the WebEx platform, these interactive sessions are being held as […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that it will continue to receive applications for the fourth edition of the prestigious Sharjah Translation Award ‘Turjuman’ until 1 September 2020. The award aims to promote Arabic titles globally by encouraging international translators and publishers to pick up titles written by renowned Arab authors and translate them […]

The “Sharjah Shopping Promotions” campaign, which is organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, continues to put a smile on the face of shoppers and visitors with its attractive offers and mouth-watering discounts, as well as the valuable prizes offered by the “Shopping Promotions” show which is broadcast by Sharjah TV during […]

Heralding a new era for the Arabic language lexicon, Sharjah has embarked on a landmark project to chronicle 17 centuries of development in the Arabic language spanning five distinct time periods. The Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language is a monumental undertaking that will offer unparalleled insight into the world’s fifth most widely spoken language and […]

The determination of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, to create a standalone, professional performing arts academy in the Middle East has been fully realised with Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA)successfully completing its first, full academic year of teaching and learning. The only dedicated performing arts academy in the […]