Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s role in taking Emirati culture across frontiers has gained special prominence in Central and South America this year at one of Mexico’s most reputed book fairs, the Guadalajara International Book Fair, which hosted its 32nd edition this year. The burgeoning cultural and literary landscape in the UAE and the wider Arab […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held discussions with a delegation from Lombardy in Italy on opportunities to enhance economic and trade relations between the investment companies and institutions that operate in Sharjah and their counterparts in Italy, and reviewed ways to support partnerships between the two sides in various economic sectors and […]

The jewellery industry in Hong Kong rolled out the red carpet for Sharjah on November 29. Breaking from the past, Expo Centre Sharjah CEO H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa was especially invited to cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the 26th Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers’ Show at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre […]

In the 47th United Arab Emirates National Day celebrations, the Flag Island hosted yesterday (Sunday 2 December 2018), in collaboration with the Higher Committee of National Day Celebrations, traditional music shows performed by Emirati singers Al Wasmi and Hazzaa Al Raeesy in the The Flag Island Amphitheatre. The event saw an eclectic attendance of visitors and […]

At a time when the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Transformation Plan is well underway to reduce the nation’s public-sector dependence by 2030, a high-profile delegation from Sharjah has visited two major cities of the Kingdom – Jeddah and Mecca, on November 26-27, to explore prospects for new partnerships in non-oil sectors, which will drive […]

Al Qasba is getting ready to celebrate the United Arab Emirates 47th National Day, with a host of activities and events planned to celebrate the country’s achievements, culture and traditions. The festivities will be held on 1 – 2 December 2018 under the slogan “This is Zayed… this is the UAE.” Activities organised in collaboration […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) participated in the activities of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2018, which was organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). The festival, which was held under the patronage of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sheraa, took place during November 20-21 at the Sharjah Golf and […]

Sharjah for Capability Development (SCD), a subsidiary of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, announced that registration for the 11th edition of Sharjah Leadership Program (SLP) is now open. The program targets employees from public and private sectors in the UAE. SLP aims to develop leadership skills of young Emirati employees and nurture […]

Al Qasba and The Flag Island in Sharjah, recently concluded their Omani National Day celebrations, which took place from 16 to 18 November, 2018. Emiratis congratulated Omanis on this special occasion by celebrating solidarity and close fraternal relations between the two countries. Al Qasba and The Flag Island were also decorated with Omani and Emirati […]

In the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, the 9th edition of the Sharjah Stamp Exhibition will launch on Tuesday morning at Mega Mall Sharjah. The exhibition, which will be organized by the Emirates Philatelic Association in cooperation with Mega Mall Sharjah during November 13-17, will feature 120 […]