Today, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has opened their latest beachfront destination in Sharjah, ‘Al Heera Beach’. The project, which stretches over 3.5km of shoreline in the Al Fisht area, has a picturesque setting overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The new development is a new recreational destination for residents, visitors and tourists, and an opportunity […]

Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, granted the House of Wisdom (HoW) a huge collection of 646 volumes in French covering a wide array of disciplines ranging from history, geography, arts, literature and philosophy, among others. This came as a new bounty by His Highness to […]

Sustainability was among the major topics highlighted at the sixth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2022, and supported by the Sustainability and Innovation Zone powered by Sharjah Sustainable City. Held on 17-18 December 2022 and organized by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) under the theme “Where We Belong”, the event featured  some of the […]

A recent survey conducted by NAMA Women Advancement, in partnership with UN Women, found that 77.6% of women-owned businesses (WOB) in the UAE are led by those under the age of 40. Of the 1,000 female business owners who took part in the survey, 48.8% are CEOs and 61.4% are sole proprietors, a clear indicator […]

Sheraa’s Access Sharjah Challenge (ASC) is part of Sheraa’s mission to attract, welcome and support entrepreneurial projects in Sharjah. During this year’s Access Sharjah Challenge Al Mamsha, held in partnership with Alef Group, selection process Sheraa scouted the most creative and sustainable startups in the retail and food and beverage sectors and announced the premium […]

As things came to a close at the most successful Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival to date, this 6th edition of the two-day extravaganza, created and organised by Sheerah, attracted over 5,000 visitors, future business leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs to Sharjah Technology and Innovation Research Park (STIRP) this past weekend. It was clear to see the lasting […]

“There is a duality between the facade of a building and its interiors. I document only the facades. I look for density. I like to show how people impact, use and shape buildings,” said Emirati multidisciplinary creative, Hussain Al Moosawi, while speaking at ‘The role of Photography in Documenting Modern Architecture’ session, during the recently […]

Making even a 1% change can alter the trajectory of your career, business or life. This was the core piece of wisdom offered by Steven Barlett, one of the world’s foremost serial entrepreneurs, social media marketing guru and top podcast host, on day two of the 6th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2022 (SEF). […]

Experts in media emphasised the significant influence of media and digital platforms in shaping public consciousness and reaching larger audiences, allowing individuals in a community to form their own views on various subjects such as politics, economy, and social issues. This is not only due to their role as sources of information and news, but […]

Stalwarts from the world of business came together on the Tech Stage at the 6th Sharjah Entrepreneurial Festival (SEF) 2022 to share their invaluable know-how and personal experiences with a fully-packed audience, eager to upskill their entrepreneurial abilities. “In any economy across the globe, SMEs contribute to almost 90% of the GDP. Why? Because 60% […]