The inaugural edition of the Regional Data and Community Development Forum (DCDF) on October 9 – 10, organised by Sharjah’s Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has cemented strategic partnerships with two of the world’s leading academic institutions—Saïd Business School at Oxford University, the 1st in the world in the 2024 Times Higher Education […]

In an initiative reflecting the depth of fraternal and historical ties between the Emirati and Saudi peoples, Sharjah Airport celebrated the 94th Saudi National Day, which falls on September 23 each year. This celebration expresses the strong cultural and historical bonds between the two countries. Sharjah Airport’s celebrations continued over two days, with airport employees […]

In an inspiring session on the second day of the 7th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF), Grant Cardone,  Private Equity Fund Manager, Business Strategist and Founder & CEO of Cardone Capital, encouraged the audience to aim high, remain persistent and embrace the challenges of entrepreneurship with enthusiasm. His talk ‘Building a Future-Proof Business’, moderated by […]

Technology is pivotal to the transformation of international trade and fostering smarter economies and businesses, said Youssef Mohammed, MEA Managing Partner at Alibaba.com, during the 7th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) on Thursday. Speaking on the panel titled ‘Supply Chain Synergy: Driving Innovation in Logistics,’ Mohammed emphasised the crucial role of technology in Alibaba Group’s […]

The second and final day of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024) focused on equipping businesses with future-proof strategies, emphasised the importance of deftly navigating uncertainty, building resilience and taking an innovation-first approach to seize emerging opportunities. Thursday’s expert-led workshops offered valuable insights into how organisations can apply foresight and innovative planning techniques to stay […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Wednesday evening “Roots and Modernity: A Celebration of Contemporary Mediterranean Arab Art” exhibition organised by Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) in collaboration with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts at the Sharjah Art Museum. His Highness toured […]

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, alongside His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and the Humanitarian Envoy of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), […]

During the opening day of the 7th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), Vusi Thembekwayo, a prominent South African entrepreneur, best-selling author, and influential venture capitalist explored how emerging markets can redefine global business and the principles that can guide this transformation. The correct mindset and strategic thinking Speaking about what it takes to build a […]

The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2024 on Wednesday explored the challenges and opportunities nations face in creating technologically advanced economies, providing actionable insights to adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape, at a panel ‘Building Smart Economies’, which featured high-level Emirati experts from key sectors. Agility and infrastructure: The key to economic resilience Sheikh Fahim […]

On the inaugural day of the 7th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2024 on Wednesday, Emmy winner, Founder and CEO of The Futur, Chris Do, captivated attendees with his insights on harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance both corporate and personal brands. Speaking on the topic of ‘Intelligent Identities: AI in Corporate Branding,’ Do urged […]