Shorooq Partners, a leading investment firm in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a significant investment in Roamless, a U.S.-based company with a leadership team in Türkiye. This investment, totaling USD 5 million, was part of Roamless’s Seed round, which also saw participation from Revo Capital, Paribu Ventures, Finberg, and Deba Ventures. This […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has engaged in discussions with a high-level diplomatic delegation from the Republic of Costa Rica, exploring avenues to boost economic and trade cooperation between the two nations at the private sector level. Both sides discussed ways to advance bilateral relations with a particular focus on industries and […]

The fourth edition of Eid al-Adha Shopping Exhibition kicked off today, Wednesday, at Expo CentreSharjah, offering massive discounts and special promotions on a wide range of items and products. Running until June 23rd, the event features an extensive list of top retail chains, offering a unique opportunity for attendees to enjoy some excellent bargain deals […]

Cyber Gear has launched a new report entitled, ’50 Best Practices of Web Design’. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “These days the attention span of people online is that of a goldfish – a mere 9 seconds! Web developers therefore have the challenge to captivate their audience in this time frame. The […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the soft opening of the first phase of the “Najd Al Meqsar” project. Managed by the Sharjah Collection, this project stands as a premier luxury hospitality and heritage tourism destination in Khorfakkan, located in the eastern region of the Emirate of Sharjah. Phase 1 of the […]

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has underscored that the Kingdom of Morocco has always been a vital crossroads for regional and global cultures. She highlighted the renowned cities of Fez, Marrakech and Rabat as enduring testaments to magnificent Islamic history and centrepieces of the rich mosaic of […]

Sharjah has solidified its reputation as a premier destination for the jewellery industry, attracting 17 gold stores in the past five months. The latest addition to this growing list is Dusoul by Dhamani, a renowned jewellery brand founded in Jaipur, India in 1969 and expanded into the UAE in 2000. In a strategic move, the […]

The 11th edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) is looking out for standout initiatives and campaigns that have meaningfully and positively impacted children and youth. The coveted award features two specialised categories: Best Communication Targeting Youth, welcoming entries from government entities and international organisations, and Best Communication Project Targeting Children and Adolescents, open […]

Sharjah Airport celebrated bidding farewell to the UAE’s pilgrims traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1445 AH, in an atmosphere of welcome and prayers for acceptance and a safe journey in their departure and return. Harnessing support resources in coordination with all strategic partners Sharjah Airport […]

Sharjah’s status as an entrepreneurial haven has been reaffirmed after the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) revealed the emirate being 4th in the GCC, and 7th in the MENA region’s startup ecosystem rankings. The Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network standings, announced at London Tech Week, put Sharjah two spots higher than in 2023 […]