Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (SDGR) received Francisco J. Chacon Hernandez, Costa Rican Ambassador to the UAE, to discuss matters of bilateral interest and explore possible cooperation in various sectors. The meeting was held at the SDGR HQ in Sharjah, and also attended by Sheikh Majid Al Qasimi, the […]

Expo Centre Sharjah, the region’s premier exhibition organiser and venue, is set to host one of the biggest higher education and career guidance events of India. An agreement to organize Career Uttsav, was signed between Mr. Sultan Shattaf, Director Business Development & Marketing, Expo Centre Sharjah and Mr. Sripall D. Jain, Managing Director, K2 Learning […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held yesterday at its headquarters a forum on the “Best Practices for Sharjah Excellence Award”. The event comes as part of SCCI’s keenness on further enhancing the effective partnership with various business sectors towards the implementation of the highest quality standards and consolidation of the culture of […]

As the summer break approaches, Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah – an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators – has announced an exciting summer programme to keep their young members gainfully occupied for an entire month. Aptly themed ‘Nurturing Talents’, the monthlong programme runs from July 7–August 8, 2019, and […]

Sharjah Islamic Bank, leading islamic bank in the UAE has priced its debut Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Sukuk by raising USD 500 million at the lowest price of 5%. The yield SIB’s AT1 Sukuk offers, is the lowest for an AT1 issuance (bonds and sukuk included) in the region. Prior to SIB, the tightest pricing […]

Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) Branches in the Eastern and Central Regions are gearing up to launch their summer camps, offering a wide range of educational and fun-filled activities for children aged between 2-14 years during July and August. Fun and learning under the sun The Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Wadi Al Helo, Al Dhaid, […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) organised a cinematography workshop as part of the UAE Entertainment Experience, the first of its kind film production project in the Arab World. The workshop was organised at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was attended by cinematographers and participants who are registered in the UAE Entertainment Experience platform. Award […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), today announced the launch of direct flights between Sharjah and Vienna, capital of Austria, starting September 15, 2019. The non-stop six-hour flight to Vienna, popularly known as the ‘City of Music’, will operate 7 times a week, from Sunday to Saturday. […]

While the summer sets in… Head down to Coral Beach Resort Sharjah if you’re planning a daycation to relax and pamper yourself by booking a “Beach and Lunch” at AED 99/- per person during Weekdays and AED 150/- per person on weekends and public holidays(*Rates subject to 5% VAT) The beach and lunch offer allows […]

A delegation from Al Dhafra Hospitals Group in Abu Dhabi visited the Sharjah Baby Friendly Office (SBFO) to learn about best practices adopted by the Sharjah Baby-Friendly project to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for infants from birth until the age of two. The delegation toured several public facilities and institutions in Sharjah […]