Tourism

Sharjah Airport recently welcomed a delegation from the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation (ACVO) that examined various impactful initiatives, practices, and strategies undertaken at the Airport to achieve sustainability. The parties also exchanged expertise and knowledge in the field of sustainability, highlighting the airport’s commitment to social responsibility, which has been reflected in the extensive adoption of sustainable practices throughout its ...

Arada is investing in a major new research and development (R&D) facility in Sharjah, bringing a new form of sustainable water treatment to the UAE, and the wider Middle East, for the first time. The joint venture agreement with Hungarian water tech firm Biopolus, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), and a leading global provider of water management solutions ...

The Investment Bank made an official statement, proclaiming its partnership with Sharjah Municipality (SM) in order to provide approximately 18,000 Iftar meals for the fasting laborers over the course of the month of Ramadan. The primary aim of this joint initiative is to reinforce and enhance the values of giving and solidarity, as well as to encourage charitable and volunteer ...

Running from 8pm-2am until April 2, the free-to-enter fair offers cultural programmes, children’s activities, shopping experiences, food and coffee at outdoor cafes, retail booths, and workshop spaces. Part of proceeds of every purchase made by visitors to the event – be it through book buying or acquiring an HoW membership – will be donated by the cultural centre to Kalimat ...

Sharjah: Exceptional works of photographers and filmmakers in the 7th edition of Xposure International Photography & Film Awards were honoured by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, during a special ceremony held on Saturday, February 11, at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The ceremony took place in the presence of Tariq ...

A group of the most important mosques in the Emirate of Sharjah and its cities shine with the impressive “Sharjah Lights Festival (SFL) 2023” performances, which show the aesthetics of the architectural details and decorations that these mosques enjoy on their facades. The list of mosques includes Al Noor Mosque on Khalid Lake Corniche, and the Sharjah Mosque, which is ...

The first edition of the Sharjah Asset Management Family Festival will begin tomorrow (Thursday) at Kshisha Park, organised by the Sharjah Asset Management Company, the investment arm of the Sharjah government. The much anticipated festival, which will run between January 19th – 29th, has been organised in collaboration with numerous government agencies and institutions in the Emirate of Sharjah, under ...

As part of its comprehensive development plans targeting the Eastern Region, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) revealed the details of its integrated architectural and tourism project on Khorfakkan Beach, which includes a 75-room hotel managed by Marriott International and a water park, the first of its kinds in the Eastern Region. The project, which will be officially opened ...

Since its inception by H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, over 35,000 people have visited the Sharjah Safari. Located in the 16 square kilometre Al-Bardi Reserve, Sharjah Safari is home to numerous endangered species and features 12 distinct habitats, a big natural lake, a picnic space for visitors, as well as ...

Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) is celebrating 25 years since the inauguration of Sharjah Art Museum, which first opened its doors in April 1997 to preserve and promote arts. The purpose-built museum which offers free entry to all, is surrounded by old traditional buildings that are preserved by the government of Sharjah as part of its mission to pass on the ...