Sharjah Airport said it is fully prepared for a surge in passenger traffic during the winter holiday period after introducing operational measures to improve passenger flow and maintain service standards. The airport advised travellers to arrive three hours before departure. Sharjah Airport encouraged passengers to use available digital and fast-track services to speed up processing. […]

The Global Focus Project (GFP) returns to Xposure 2026 with renewed prominence, taking shape this year as a dedicated Zone within the festival’s new Zones architecture. Part of Xposure’s landmark 10th anniversary edition under the theme “A Decade of Visual Storytelling”, the programme brings together photographers whose work carries the texture of place, the weight […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is supporting the ‘Khayrat Al Dar’ event, launched, on Thursday, at Souq Al Jubail in Kalba, as part of its strategy to expand the reach of Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2025–2026, the emirate’s flagship retail campaign. The Chamber seeks to strengthen the promotional activities of the campaign and […]

The Sharjah Literature Festival returns for its second edition in 2026 with an expanded and comprehensive programme. It features a distinguished blend of cultural and entertainment experiences, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the richness of Emirati literature and its icons. The festival aims to pave the way for future generations to continue this journey […]

Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club officially opened, on Thursday, 25th December 2025, the Asian Youth Modern Sailing Championship, which the club is hosting and organising at the Al Hamriyah International Sailing Center. The championship will continue until 30th December, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince […]

2025 marked a year of increased scale and impact for initiatives led by the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC), reinforcing its role as an integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem supporting women at every stage of their business journey. From early-stage ideation and capacity building to regional and global expansion and access to international supply chains, the Council’s […]

Sharjah is expanding its global cultural footprint with the launch of the newly renamed Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC), an expanded evolution of the Sharjah Animation Conference reaffirming the emirate’s commitment to nurturing creative industries and championing storytelling in all its forms. The 2026 edition will debut a dedicated ‘Animation and Comics Market’, making […]

Arada has announced a diverse programme of New Year’s Eve celebrations across its Sharjah communities, with visitors now able to stay directly at Aljada’s latest attraction, the newly opened Nest Hotel. Starting at 7pm, New Year’s Eve activations will take place across Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences, welcoming both residents and visitors. Each destination offers […]

A delegation from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAAASST) at the University of Sharjah has launched the final testing phase of Sharjah Sat-2 during a recent visit to the Netherlands, marking a critical milestone in the development of the CubeSat mission. The delegation conducted an on-site visit to Innovative Solutions in […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) returns for its 9th edition from January 31 to February 1, 2026, at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTIP), bringing with it an expanded lineup of workshops designed to chart the trajectory of enterprises from ideation to market success. As one of the region’s most influential entrepreneurial […]