High-level discussions on the startup ecosystem and practical models for economic and social development will anchor the Impact Zone at the 9th Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), with 30 keynote talks and panel discussions led by more than 45  global and regional speakers, drawing world-renowned business leaders, creatives, and changemakers into dialogue with the global entrepreneurial […]

Sharjah Charity International (SCI) is stepping up preparations for the Holy Month of Ramadan, aiming to distribute 1.2 million iftar meals as part of its annual Ramadan campaign, Jood. The initiative includes the distribution of 900,000 meals across cities and areas of Sharjah, in addition to 300,000 meals in 51 countries abroad, reflecting the organisation’s […]

The 10th edition of Xposure International Photography Festival, taking place from 29 January to 4 February 2026 at Aljada, Sharjah, will present an expanded film programme that places cinema at the centre of its milestone edition, led by headline global conversations, 66 curated film screenings and the introduction of an outdoor cinema component. Organised by […]

Expo Centre Sharjah is set to launch the seventh edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, scheduled to take place from 28th January to 1st February 2025. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), this year’s edition will feature over 180 top UAE jewellery makers, more […]

Sharjah Taxi announced that it transported more than 9.31 million passengers in 2025, achieving a growth of over 25% compared to 2024. This included 917,000 passengers who booked their journeys through the smart application “Yango”, in addition to 760,000 passengers served across the Eastern and Central regions. Khalid Al Kindi, Managing Director, Sharjah Taxi,said:”These figures […]

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) concluded its participation in the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, that took place from 10 to 18 January at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The participation comes as part of the Authority’s vision to strengthen Sharjah’s presence on the global cultural scene and to expand […]

The second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature hosted a panel discussion titled “Echoes of Our Tongues” which examined the role of language in preserving memory and building cultural bridges. The session explored how books move between languages, carrying with them layers of history, imagination, and identity as they travel across borders. The […]

A panel discussion at the 2nd edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL 2026) examined the challenges faced by female writers and questioned the validity of categorising creative work as “women’s literature.” Titled “Women’s Voices in African and Emirati Literature”, the session brought together Rwandan writer Scholastique Mukasonga and Emirati author Nadia Al […]

H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), inaugurated the second edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL), at Sharjah University City on Wednesday under the theme ‘The African Way’. The five-day festival running from January 14-18 was inaugurated by the SBA Chairperson in the presence of […]

Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, has launched its new strategy for 2026–2028, aimed at supporting the emirate’s economic and social development and strengthening SAM’s role in sustainable growth and responsible investment. The strategy was unveiled during a ceremony at the company’s headquarters, attended by Waleed Al Sayegh, Group […]