The Emirate of Sharjah is set to celebrate the emirate’s selection as Guest of Honour at the 25th edition of São Paulo International Book Fair, which will take place from August 3-12, with a rich programme highlighting Sharjah’s increasing influence on the global cultural landscape. Supervised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), in collaboration with […]

Expo Centre Sharjah has launched a community initiative for employees of both the Centre and other government agencies in Sharjah that offers them the opportunity to view the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Centre’s conference hall. The initiative was launched yesterday at Expo Centre Sharjah, in the presence of HE Waleed […]

To enhance its relationship with customers and passengers and to spread the culture of innovation and creativity, Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) continued to pay attention to the opinions and suggestions of customers and the public. It has honored Ahmed Youssef and Khamis Al Kaabi from the UAE, and Farouk Ali from Pakistan, the winners of […]

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced it has taken two new Airbus A320 aircraft deliveries bringing its total operating fleet to 53 aircraft. The latest Airbus A320 arrived on schedule from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, marking the completion of all deliveries this year. Adel Al […]

HE Akima Umezawa, Consul–General of Japan in Dubai, has visited the headquarters of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) to discuss potential business opportunities and ways to enhance cultural relations through partnerships. The Consul-General and the accompanying delegation were welcomed by HE Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of Sharjah Book Authority, who showcased SBA’s efforts to support the local cultural movement and enhance […]

Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, leisure and dining destination, invites customers and their families from 21 to 30 June to enjoy the FIFA World Cup like never before. Every night from 6 to 9 pm, visitors can partake in festivities of the momentous event by playing on a giant, inflatable foosball (baby foot) court located […]

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Sharjah Police General Directorate held a meeting to explore the means of enhancing cooperation in regard to countering marine pollution and handling abandoned ships. The meeting drew the participation of His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and Major-General […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) confirmed that Law No. 09 of 2018 is both a direct acknowledgement and support for the chamber’s efforts to promote Sharjah and to boost the interests of the business community in the emirate. The law, which stipulates that the SCCI will re-organize, was issued on June 13 […]

UN Women and the UAE-based non-profit NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New York recently, to consolidate their efforts in implementing the UN Women Flagship Programme “Stimulating Equal Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs” in South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the region, with support from UN Women headquarters. To be […]

Sharjah and the Northern Emirates are set to get their first indoor summer sports arena. Expo Centre Sharjah will host the debut edition of Sports City on July 5, in partnership with EIDS Sports. Aiming to court enthusiasts with some hard core sporting action throughout the summer vacation period, the 60-day event will be held […]