The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed ways to strengthen economic relations and establish sustainable partnerships between the business communities of Sharjah and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The discussions focused on promoting bilateral trade and investment flows and expanding them into new avenues that serve the shared economic interests of […]

The Emirate of Sharjah has been selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to participate in the pilot implementation of the Early Childhood Care and Education – Progress Assessment and Transformation Tool (ECCE-PATT). The selection recognises Sharjah’s sustained efforts to advance early childhood systems through evidence-based policy, effective governance, and the […]

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the launch of a new scheduled air service by Indian carrier SpiceJet, connecting Ahmedabad Airport with Sharjah International Airport, in a move that reflects the airport’s continued efforts to expand its international destination network and deepen air transport links between the UAE and India, supporting business, tourism, and family […]

Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, inaugurated the Fahes Medical Examination Service Center, the first facility of its kind in the emirate and the latest addition to the company’s portfolio. The center reflects the authority’s commitment to advancing healthcare services and providing integrated government medical services with high standards of […]

Gama Aviation is pleased to announce the opening of its purpose-built Business Aviation Centre at Sharjah International Airport. The Business Aviation Centre constitutes a significant enhancement to the airport’s infrastructure, offering aircraft owners, operators and aircrew an exceptional standard of service, including: Marwan Khalek, Group CEO, Gama Aviation: “The Business Aviation Centre in Sharjah is […]

Seven members of the Sharjah Children’s Shura Councilengaged in an insightful discussion on seeing images through the eyes of children, on the final day of Xposure 2026. The session also explored how photography functions as a visual language for self-expression, emotional communication, and the preservation of cultural identity. Held at the event’s Hadara Stage, the […]

Shorooq, a leading tech-focused multi-strategy investment firm, today announced the launch of its $200 million late-stage growth fund, backed by QIA among others at Web Summit Qatar. The Fund—launching under the Qatalyst Series—is built to support companies at a pivotal stage of maturity: businesses with proven scale, strong fundamentals, and clear pathways to exit, particularly […]

In the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the ninth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) opened on Saturday, beginning a two-day program focused on long-term economic development, institutional leadership, and the role of entrepreneurship in supporting resilient economies. The Festival is […]

Appearing on Shark Tank may look like a breakthrough moment, but founders who have been through the process say the real work begins after the cameras stop rolling. At the ongoing 9th annual Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 (SEF 2026), entrepreneurs who survived the Tank shared candid reflections on the long road that follows a televised […]

Building a company with a life partner collapses the traditional boundaries between work and home — a reality that can be both punishing and deeply rewarding. That was the candid message from founders of Eleven Green and House of Pops during a session at the ninth Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026), where entrepreneurial couples spoke […]