Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced that it has won the Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award for the second time, granted by Wells Fargo. This award is given to banks with the best capabilities in automatic and direct processing of foreign payments and transfers from customer accounts in US dollars without the need for […]

Sharjah Airport has announced its participation in the First GCC Airports CEOs Forum, held today, Wednesday, September 18, in Muscat, Oman. This forum is part of the joint efforts to enhance cooperation between the airports of the GCC countries and to develop infrastructure and logistical services in line with the rapid growth in air travel […]

In its ongoing effort to enhance its position as a leading eco-tourism destination focused on wildlife conservation, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) has announced its readiness to launch the fourth season of Sharjah Safari, the largest of its kind outside of Africa, on September 23. This season promises visitors an exceptional […]

In line with its mission to promote excellence and innovation in the global publishing industry, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened submissions for the third edition of the Sharjah Rights Connection Award, dedicated to recognising and honouring leading professionals in the sale and acquisition of translation rights, while highlighting their pivotal role in shaping […]

The 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), kicks off tomorrow (Wednesday), ushering in two days of in-depth discussions led by more than 80 distinguished speakers from around the world. Together, they will shape ‘A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies’ through 100+ sessions, including […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone)has successfully concluded its participation in the 70th edition of Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, which took place from September 9 to 13in Bangkok, Thailand. The event featured over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 110 countries. SAIF Zone’s delegation leveraged its participation in the trade fair to showcase […]

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has emphasized that humanitarian work is a cornerstone of global development; crucial to achieving sustainable development goals, promoting social equity and advancing relations between nations. […]

The “Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth” (SSA) continues to inspire ambitious young talents among citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates, motivating them to take on unique challenges that instil in them a culture of continuous learning and lead them to success and brilliance in the future. They announced the […]

The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced receiving 2,506 applications for the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Translation Grant, including 1,215 applications submitted as part of the annual Professional Programme that took place prior to the 42nd edition of SIBF last year. The SBA noted that the number of approved titles […]

Media and psychology experts emphasised that creating content for children is a noble profession, comparable to that of teachers and educational specialists. This profession plays a crucial role in instilling positive values, enhancing children’s skills and abilities, and helping them acquire new competencies. Moreover, it contributes to protecting them from negative phenomena such as bullying, […]