The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) in a momentous occasion is participating in the emirate’s Guest of Honour program at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair for the first time. As part of its agenda during the international event, the authority is showcasing the remarkable cultural tourism sector and its unique offerings in […]

As part of its Guest of Honor program at the ongoing 65th Seoul International Book Fair, Sharjah has unveiled a captivating array of Emirati literary and research publications translated into Korean. These works offer readers a fascinating glimpse into the emirate’s cultural and literary gems, serving as a testament to the diversity and richness of […]

The Industries Sector Business Group, operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), held its first meeting after undergoing a restructuring of its members. The meeting, held at the SCCI headquarters, discussed ways to enhance the sector’s contribution to the economic growth of the Emirate of Sharjah. Chaired by Lalu Samuel, Chairman of […]

The region’s dedicated trade and consumer event for the furniture industry — Hive Furniture Show — has returned to Expo Centre Sharjah, with the curtains going up on the third edition of the three-day event on Wednesday (June 14). The event has achieved tremendous growth since its inception in 2021. From a mere 55 exhibitors, […]

The Pearl Initiative, a business-led non-profit organisation focused on promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency in the Gulf region’s private sector, recently held a virtual convening titled ”Funding for Impact” as part of its Governance in Philanthropy programme. The session explored the ways in which philanthropic donors can enable lasting positive social change […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has announced the top 10 start-ups for their 5th edition of the ‘Access Sharjah Challenge’ (ASC), which aims to identify and support innovative startups that are addressing pressing environmental issues, in line with the UAE naming 2023 “The Year of Sustainability”. After receiving entries from 22 countries from around the […]

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, hoisted the UAE’s flag high in celebration of Sharjah, the Guest of Honour at the 65th Seoul International Book Fair, which commenced with an inspiring Korean-Emirati cultural dialogue today (Wednesday). This vibrant cross-cultural exchange will continue to grow, flourish and inspire over the next four days until June 18, […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Emirates Association for Social Development, hosted a workshop titled “Positive Citizenship”. Organized by the Training and Development Centre, the session focused on the key principles, values, and behaviors that embody the essence of citizenship and highlighted the importance of cultivating these attributes within society. […]

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah, has said AUS must adapt and innovate to sharpen its competitive edge in the increasingly crowded academic marketplace. Chairing the first AUS Board of Trustees meeting since taking on the presidency six months ago, Sheikha Bodour said: ‘We’re operating in an […]

Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the launch of its ‘Create with Shams’ platform, the first government platform of its kind in the region that leverages the use of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for the purposes of designing and producing high-quality professional images. The platform caters to the needs of government entities, companies, and […]