NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sharjah Media City (Shams) to support women-owned businesses across Sharjah through focused data collection that will aid in studies to advance women’s economic activities in the emirate. The data, thus collected, will contribute to the development of tools, processes and systems to […]

The Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 (SWBC) Office organised a specialised developmental workshop for 12 mid-career translators selected from seven countries. The course aims to boost translators’ skills in both Arabic and English and comes as part of Sharjah’s continued dedication to promote the translations movement into and out of Arabic. The three-day workshop, ‘Tarjem’, […]

The Italian city of Bologna is celebrating Sharjah as guest of honour at their upcoming Children’s Book Fair – one of the most prestigious children’s book fairs in the world, which will be taking place from March 30 to April 2. Sharjah’s programme includes panel discussions, interactive activities and traditional shows which highlight the leading […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at (UNHCR), underscored that actors in the humanitarian sector need to be more than charitable and sympathetic; they must also be extremely passionate about human rights […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, honored the winners of the 4th Sharjah Excellence Award 2019, in addition to honoring partners, sponsors, jury committee […]

Prominent landmarks and the iconic architecture of Sharjah’s East Coast, namely Dibba al Hisn, Khorfakkan, Kalba; Al Dhaid; and Al Hamriya are illuminated with a kaleidoscope of creative lights and colors this year, with the return of the much-talked-about Sharjah Light Festival, the emirate’s exciting annual light and sound spectacular. The marvelous light shows continue […]

The 22nd edition of the National Career Exhibition 2020 concluded on Tuesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The Career Fair was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and organized by the Expo Centre Sharjah in cooperation with […]

HE Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, recently received HE Bakhtiyor Ibragimov, Uzbekistan Ambassador to the UAE. The meeting, which was held at the SCCI headquarters, discussed avenues for developing economic cooperation relations, promoting joint investments, exchanging trade missions and building partnerships between the two business communities […]

Over 350 doctors will be available for consultations at over 70 fixed and mobile clinics, while 150 riders will join them in spreading awareness about breast cancer for the 10th edition of the Pink Caravan Ride, UAE’s leading breast cancer awareness initiative by Sharjah-based civil society organisation Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP). This was announced […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of Advisory Committee of Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) and Vice President of International Publishers Association (IPA), has conducted a detailed inspection visit yesterday of the ‘House of Wisdom’ library project, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and slated to open in April 2020. Sheikha Bodour […]