Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, an affiliate of Sharjah-based NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has showcased to the UAE diplomats and dignitaries of the future how tradition and heritage can play a significant part in their potential roles as national ambassadors. By exhibiting at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy Culture Month in Abu Dhabi, Irthi is highlighting […]

The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has reported that Sharjah’s mosques have grown at a rate of 5.2 percent in 2017, taking the total number from 1,398 in 2016 to 1,471 in 2017. Geographic Distribution The Department said that the number of mosques in Sharjah City, including Al Hamriyah and Abu Musa […]

In line with Sharjah’s efforts to disseminate its cultural message internationally, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) concluded its participation at the Turin International Book Fair in Italy, yesterday (Monday). Through engaging in dialogue with Italian and international authors and illustrators, publishing professionals and representatives of cultural institutions, SBA explored ways in which it can open […]

As part of the ongoing intensive efforts to meet Sharjah’s target of 10 million tourists by 2021, an elite group of government and private organizations from the emirate to be led by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) will travel to Shanghai to join this year’s edition of the prestigious ITB China taking place from May […]

The Sharjah FDI Office, (Invest in Sharjah), has reinforced its status as one of the region’s key foreign investment drivers, having been recognised once again as a top ‘Investment Project Agency’ (IPA) in one of the most important and prestigious investment industry awards worldwide. The ‘Mac Conway’ awards, presented as part of ‘Site Selection Magazine’, […]

This holy month, hop onto a charming red City Sightseeing Sharjah (CSS) as late as 11pm to take a memorable tour around the glorious emirate seeped in the UAE’s rich traditions and heritage. Alongside a daily day service with the first departure at 10am and the last one at 3pm, CSS will be offering nightly […]

Majid Al Futtaim—the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia—invites families to embrace the spirit of Ramadan by participating in the month-long charity Iftar box decoration session for kids at the City Centres in the Northern Emirates. City Centres Ajman, Sharjah and Fujairah will spread the message […]

 Sahara Centre, Sharjah’s leading retail, leisure and dining destination, has announced the lucky winners of its ‘Plug Into the Future Like Never Before’ family promotion — an exclusive contest that ran from  29th March to 3rd May. UAE national Suha Al Khalildi was the lucky winner of the ultimate prize, a Tesla Model X, which […]

In the latest international recognition of its outstanding cultural achievements, Sharjah has been invited to be the Guest of Honour at Turin International Book Fair 2019. The invitation follows Sharjah’s presence as Guest of Honour at Paris Book Fair 2018, as well as its Guest of Honour status for the forthcoming Sao Paulo Book Fair […]

Sharjah Health Authority and Al Zahra Hospital, Sharjah, a leading private healthcare provider in the Emirate signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Sharjah residents with top quality medical care at discounted rates. The MOU agreement provides 30 percent discounts on various health-related treatments and services, as well as fast track appointments, to UAE […]