The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced plans to participate in the 29th Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2022), taking place May 9-12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Authority joins several of its strategic partners at the Sharjah Pavilion at ATM 2022, which SCTDA will use as a platform to showcase the latest developments taking place ...
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House of Wisdom opens Sharjah’s first NFT art exhibition
The House of Wisdom, an iconic futuristic and cultural hub developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has opened today ‘Gateway to the Metaverse’, the first non-fungible token (NFT) art exhibition in Sharjah, featuring the artworks of a diverse group of 60 international and 15 local artists engaged in the digital and crypto art world. Targeting artists, tech ...
Read More »Sharjah Airport wins Sharjah Excellence Award for CSR
The Sharjah Airport Authority has shown once again its commitment to excellence and leadership in Sharjah’s sustainable development after it earned the Sharjah Excellence Award for Sharjah Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in recognition for its responsible practices involving the employees, the community, and the environment. The Authority received the award during a gala awards ceremony organized by the Sharjah Chamber ...
Read More »Air Arabia delivers record 2021 net profit of AED720 million, despite pandemic impact
Air Arabia (PJSC) today announced a record financial results for the fourth quarter and for full year ending 31 December 2021, despite the prevailing impact of COVID-19 pandemic that continued throughout the year. “Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED720 million for the full year ending December 31, 2021, an increase of 475 percent compared to AED 192 million ...
Read More »Dubai, Sharjah among top destinations from Mumbai in 2021
The airport’s cargo volumes surged by 52% in 2021, compared to the year earlier, driven by a surge in global demand for automobiles, pharmaceuticals and agro products. Dubai: Dubai, Doha and Sharjah were the top international destinations from Mumbai airport in 2021, replacing previous placeholders such as London Heathrow and Newark. Delhi, Goa and Bengaluru continued to be the top ...
Read More »How Sharjah pioneered low-cost travel in the Middle East
Dubai airport is consistently ranked as one of the busiest in the world, and the country has two prominent full service airlines: Emirates and Etihad Airways. For these reasons, the UAE is considered one of the world’s most important cities in aviation. It is also a key player when it comes to low-cost flying and, in that domain, the country’s pioneer was Sharjah’s Air Arabia, which in fewer ...
Read More »Sharjah Light Festival to feature 10 dazzling light and music show across the emirate
Event has been curated to commence a new phase of post-pandemic tourism growth in Sharjah. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA, announcing details about the Sharjah Light Festival at a press conference on Wednesday. Sharjah: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, which will take place from Feb. 9-20 ...
Read More »Narratives of the Place” concludes at Al Majaz Amphitheatre; pays tribute to Sharjah’s extraordinary milestones
Curtains came down on the lavish production and immersive theatrical show, ‘Narratives of the Place’ (Sard Al Makan), after having mesmerised arts enthusiasts and lovers of Sharjah with its stunning scenes and elaborate settings across four days at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah. Organised by Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the spectacular production celebrating the 50th anniversary of accession of His ...
Read More »6 new things to do in Sharjah
The UAE’s third-largest emirate steps into the limelight There are plenty of greatest things to do in Sharjah. After the latest Sharjah events and activities? Having spent years in the shadows of big brothers Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Sharjah is having a bit of a moment. From cultural hotspots to eco-friendly resorts, pop up cafes and an ever-expanding roll call ...
Read More »Sharjah Chamber to launch “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2021” on July 8
Sharjah Summer Promotions is part of Sharjah Summer Festival and is organized annually Buhairah Corniche Sharjah. Sharjah Summer Promotions 2021 will kick off on July 8 and is set to last until 26 August. Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) revealed that the upcoming season of “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2021” is to kick off on July 8 ...
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