Entrepreneurs and creatives at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025) gained hands-on insights into transforming ideas into sustainable ventures during a series of high-impact workshops on day two. The sessions explored key strategies for turning skills into businesses, protecting intellectual property, and building long-term creative careers – offering practical guidance from seasoned industry experts. Turning […]

“Being the first to do something is always the hardest. There is no path to follow and no precedent. But overcoming those challenges is what makes you shine,” world tennis champion and empowerment icon, Sania Mirza, asserted to a packed audience at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025) on Sunday. In conversation with Alia Bujsaim, […]

The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) played an important role at this year’s Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025, leaving a lasting impact through its sponsorship and active participation. As a key partner of the event, sponsoring the “Made in Sharjah” zone, sponsoring Startup and F&B Pods, and hosting a standout panel discussion, alongside its interactive […]

While art is evolving with technology, it remains deeply rooted in the human spirit, young and successful Emirati artists affirmed on the 2nd day of the 8th annual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025). During a panel titled ‘Expressions of Emirati Art: A Fusion of Traditions and Innovation’, they shared with aspiring artists and entrepreneurs that […]

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) welcomed a record-setting 14,000 attendees and 300 global speakers across 10 specially curated zones and five impressive stages. The festival concluded, revealing the dates for their 9th edition, which will take place from 31st January – 1st February, 2026. SEF 2025 fostered an environment that empowered […]

A high-level delegation spearheaded by the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah has concluded a three-day visit to Oman. The visit, which was held from 28-30 January, 2025, aimed to strengthen cultural and educational collaborations between Omani cultural and heritage institutions and Sharjah-based regional offices of international organisations. The talks focused on cultural heritage, […]

Khalid Al Kindi, General Manager of Sharjah Taxi, has announced exceptional operational results for 2024. The company transported over 7.4 million passengers throughout the year, averaging 20,200 passengers per day. These figures reflect the growing demand for Sharjah Taxi services, underscoring public confidence in the quality and reliability of its fleet, which is dedicated to […]

In line with the “Be Aware” campaign initiated by Sharjah Police General Command in December, the “Capture the Flag” challenge competition kicked off Monday in the Aljada area. The event saw the participation of 200 contestants, including university students and information technology specialists. The competition’s primary goal is to enhance awareness about cybersecurity and equip […]

The 13th International Pharmacy and Medicine Conference (ICPM 2025) revealed the establishment of three new pharmaceutical factories in Sharjah, with a combined investment value of exceeding $84 million (AED308.7 million). The agreements for the new factories were signed during the conference, held at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park. The new facilities will join […]

The fourth Middle East edition of Relay For Life — the region’s largest fundraising event dedicated to supporting cancer patients and survivors — begins tomorrow (Saturday) at the American University of Sharjah. Under the powerful theme of “Worth Living,” the event invites individuals and families from across the globe to participate in a 24-hour event […]