Collaboration and partnership — right from choosing the screenplay, actors, locale and editors — formed the crux of directing a good film, agreed a panel of award-winning filmmakers at a discussion titled ‘Directing with Purpose: Shaping the Vision’ at the ongoing 9th annual International Photography Festival, Xposure, at Aljada, Sharjah on Sunday. The panel, moderated […]

The Sharjah Classic Car Festival 2025 captured the excitement and unpredictability of long-distance journeys in vintage automobiles during a “Travelling in Classic Cars: A Pleasure Despite the Challenges” session. The session brought together H.E. Awad Muhammad Bin Sheikh Mujren, Chairman of Dubai Travellers, alongside Dubai-based classic car enthusiasts Ian Harfield, Matt Denton, and Howard Lambert, […]

This year’s Xposure International Photography Festival features an incredible lineup of the world’s top photojournalists, each presenting solo exhibitions that capture humanity’s struggles, triumphs, and untold stories. From war zones to vanishing ecosystems, these visual storytellers offer a transformative journey through their lenses. Hosted in a new venue in Sharjah’s new vibrant district of Aljada, […]

The 9th annual Xposure International Photography Festival, a global celebration of the world’s best visual storytellers, has announced the 4th edition of its Conservation Summit on February 24, 2025. Themed ‘Migration and Ecosystem Impact’, the summit, part of Xposure 2025, will unite photographers, conservationists, scientists and advocates who will turn the spotlight on the indispensable […]

For years, classic cars were seen as relics of the past, cherished only by long-time collectors with deep mechanical knowledge and access to rare parts. That has changed. A new wave of young enthusiasts is rediscovering vintage cars, not only through garages or dealerships but also through Instagram, YouTube, and online forums. Social media is […]

Air Arabia’s Super Seat Sale is back, offering 500,000 seats across its entire network at discounted fares starting from Dhs129. The sale runs from February 17 to March 2, with travel valid between September 1, 2025, and March 28, 2026, giving travelers plenty of time to plan their trips. With non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, […]

Small flowers of children dressed in traditional attire, carrying gift bags and sweets, walked in unison with the muttawa (the leader) singing folk songs to announce the start of the celebration for the Night of the 15th of Sha’ban, as a grand celebration was held in honor of Haq Al-Laila during Sharjah Heritage Days. The […]

Air Arabia today announced its financial and operational results for the full year ending December 31, 2024. The airline posted a record pre-tax net profit of AED1.6 billion, reflecting a 4% increase compared to AED1.5 billion in 2023. Total turnover for the year surpassed AED6.63 billion, marking an 11% growth from AED 6 billion in […]

Returning for its 9th edition, Xposure International Photography Festival is set to transform Aljada, Sharjah’s newest lifestyle destination, into a global hub for photography, film, and creative expression from February 20-26. More than just a festival, it is a global celebration of visual storytelling where families, art lovers, and curious minds alike can explore the […]

These are sounds that come to you from the past, yet they remain alive, as if born today, knocking on the doors of memories, taking you back to the time of our ancestors. They place you first on a boat sailing deep into the sea, leaving behind memories of the beloved and the longing of […]