Get ready to liven up your weekends with a healthy dose of humour and some soul-stirring music as the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announces a packed calendar of events with the launch of ‘The Platform’, a first-of-its-kind comedy and entertainment roadshow in Sharjah, taking place every Thursday and Friday starting from October 31 […]

The first day of the 9th Publishers Conference organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), in the lead up to the 38th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), has today (Sunday) witnessed discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, regionally and worldwide. HE Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, Chairman of SBA, introduced the conference by […]

Kalimat Foundation for Children’s Empowerment (KF), a Sharjah-based non-profit organisation working to fulfil the basic right of every child to read, has offered 600 Arabic books to six humanitarian organisations in Greece, coinciding with the UAE embassy’s ‘Week of Tolerance’ celebrations in the country. The book donation is part of KF’s ‘Pledge a Library’ initiative, […]

Honouring the legacy of one individual whose 24-hour run circling an athletic track in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, changed the face of the fight against cancer forever, Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP) – a UAE-based civil society organisation dedicated to provide emotional and financial support to cancer patients, will host the second edition of the […]

During a one-day forum held in Washington D.C’s Middle East Institute, Director-General of Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA), Manal Ataya, addressed the importance of supporting artists from the Arab region due to the vital role of arts in creating social change and enhancing cross cultural dialogue. Titled “Cultural Production in the Middle East”, the event was […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has started to receive the first batch of the trainees at the SME Centre (TIJARAH 101), one of the SCCI’s initiatives which is recently launched on the sidelines of the 6th edition of the GCC HR & Labor Market Conference. The first of its kind center across […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced Lebanese author and critic Dr Yumna Al Eid (also known as Hikmat Sabbagh) as the Cultural Personality of the Year at the 38th edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which will run from October 30 to November 9 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with the participation of 2,000 […]

Souq Al Jubail is a heritage and tourist destination widely known for providing local fresh produce while also serving the diverse shopping needs of residents. The famous fish section of the market is open each day from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm, giving fish lovers the option to choose from a variety of fresh, marinated […]

Robin Sharma, the #1 worldwide bestselling author and leadership guru who shook up the corporate world with ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’,  and is helping millions upgrade their lives with ‘The 5AM Club’, has been announced as one the top literary personalities at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2019. Unveiling its 38th edition, the book fair will take place at the Sharjah Expo Centre from Oct 30 – Nov 9. The celebrated influencer and adviser to billionaires, pro athletes and royalty will be talking about his most recent bestseller ‘The 5 am Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life’, among other topics on 9 November at the book fair. Much to the delight of his massive fanbase and hardworking professionals in the UAE, Sharma will be bringing the insights only this rockstar leadership guru can offer to guide us in our pursuit of greater creativity, productivity, happiness and impact on the world around us. Robin Sharma is one of the most sought-after speakers on the planet in the field of leadership and personal mastery. For over 20 years, he has been the go-to speaker for global organisations such as Nike, GE, Microsoft, FedEx, PwC, HP, Oracle, NASA, Yale University and YPO. Sharma’s 13 books have topped bestseller lists, sold more than 15 million copies across 96 countries and his social media posts reach over 600 million people a year, making him a global benchmark when it comes to helping people do brilliant work, thrive amid change and realise their highest leadership capacities within their organisations.

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), is hosting its sixth annual Sharjah International Library Conference from November 6 – 7, 2019 at Expo Centre Sharjah. More than 400 librarians, archivists and industry professionals from across the globe will share their expertise on a host of pressing issues, […]