Tourism

Ramadan Nights 2023, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah and supported by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has kicked off to an impressive start, attracting thousands of visitors in its first week. The event offers a wide range of activities, exclusive events, and customised promotions to cater to the diverse preferences of attendees. It features over 170 exhibitors from ...

The 33rd Sharjah Ramadan Festival has wrapped up another successful edition notching about AED300 million ($82 million in sales and achieving a growth rate of 20%, revitalising the retail sector and markets in the emirate. With a plethora of promotions, significant discounts, valuable prizes, and an entertaining atmosphere, the festival achieved tremendous success and left a lasting impact on those ...

Al Noor Island, a serene natural haven in the middle of the city, is offering a special “Art in Nature” pass for 4-days of Eid. Suitable for all ages, these ticket holders will have a plant identification sheet to enjoy a self-guided nature walk and create their painting with an easel, painting materials, and landscape tutorial samples provided. Children and ...

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 ...