Sharjah-based cultural initiative dedicated to encouraging a reading heading habit in Emirati society, Knowledge without Borders (KwB), has presented a range of book-related activities to visitors of two cultural festivals in the emirate – Reflection and Dawahi Festival 2018. As part of its participation in the ‘Reflection’ festival, organised by the emirate’s premier tourist destination […]

In the 1950s Souq Al Shanasiyah was a thriving trading area and point of convergence for traders from neighboring countries. Today, Souq Al Shanasiyah at the Heart of Sharjah is a heritage and trading landmark that attracts visitors and tourists by linking the past with the present and keeping a visionary perspective on the future. […]

Al Majaz Waterfront, one of Sharjah’s family leisure destinations will be ushering in the new year with a spectacular 10-minute long fireworks display launched from 16 aligned massive barges on Monday, December 31. Visitors to Al Majaz Waterfront will watch a spectacle of lights and colors synchronized with beautiful shows by the Sharjah Fountain, after […]

Manal Ataya, Director General of Sharjah Museums Authority, joined distinguished experts from the fields of art and culture to discuss how culture plays a crucial role in defining the past and the future of Arab cities. Held at the Centre Pompidou in Paris on December 5th, the panel discussion organised by the Thinkers & Doers Institute invited three experts from the Arab world to the French capital under the theme ‘Culture and diversity: at the heart […]

The avant-garde eco-leisure destination in Sharjah, Al Noor Island will be hosting its first-ever New Year’s Eve gala to usher in 2019 in the UAE. The lush green island flanked by the azure waters of the Khalid lagoon promises guests an evening of luxurious dining against an ambient backdrop of live music, followed by a […]

Sharjah Airport received the inaugural flight of Pegasus Airline recently. The flight arrived from Sabiha Airport in Istanbul where the plane received a traditional water salute in celebration of its first flight to Sharjah Airport. Pegasus airline the Turkish carrier introduced its new daily service on Sharjah/Istanbul route in response to the increasing demand for […]

The Winter Clearance Sale is back, and shoppers are making a beeline to Expo Centre Sharjah. Billed as one of the largest such events offering the biggest bargains for the holiday season, the 11-day Winter Clearance Sale 2018 got off to an impressive start at Expo Centre Sharjah on December 19. It will continue until […]

Expo Centre Sharjah has announced that it will organize mass weddings annually with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and revive the kind of weddings that Sharjah had been a pioneer at organizing since 1990, based the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, dining, entertainment and leisure destination, is offering its customers the never-before opportunity to win a luxurious Aston Martin Vantage as well as 20 Omega watches and a trip for two to the James Bond Museum in London. The spring promotion titled: ‘Leave the Ordinary Behind You’ by Sahara Centre will […]

Sharjah Urban Planning Council (SUPC) has hosted an event titled ‘Child-responsive Urban Planning’, on Sunday in collaboration with the Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) – the entity tasked with the implementation and completion of requirements for the Sharjah Child-Friendly City (Sharjah CFC) project, and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The workshop, held at the […]