Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority (FCMA) has announced the inaugural edition of the Fujairah Children’s Book Fair. The fair, the first of its kind in the Emirate, will be held from 13th to 19th October 2024 at...
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Sharjah Department of Culture launches 3rd Nigeria Arabic Poetry Forum
The third edition of the Arabic Poetry Forum was launched in Nigeria under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
Sharjah Sports Council opens registration for Sahara Run
The Sharjah Sports Council has launched registration for the first edition of the "Sahara Run", set to take place on Sunday, 4th August, at Sahara Centre.
Geological Treasures Exhibition Opens in Sharjah
Rhoda Al Ketbi, the Head of the Geological Bheis Park, announced the opening of the "Geological Treasures" exhibition, attended by Her Excellency Hana Saif Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of Environment and Protected Areas Authority, along with several officials from government departments in the central region.
Entries open for Xposure Photo Awards 2025 with two new categories
The International Photography Festival, Xposure, has announced the opening of competition for the World Photography Awards in its ninth edition for the year 2025, which includes seven existing categories in addition to two new categories - Sports Photography and the Altered Images and Artificial Intelligence.
The Xposure World Photography Awards categories span all genres of photography, including Architectural Photography, Mobile (Smartphone) Photography, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Portraiture Photography, and Street Life Photography, in addition to the category designated for young people under the age of 18 living in the United Arab Emirates.
Sharjah Children’s Award seeks young artists’ original artworks
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has introduced a new category: the ‘Young Adults’ category for the coveted Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Award. Nominations are now being accepted, with submissions open until May 1st.
‘Farhat and the Family’ theatrical performance concluded at National Theatre in Abu Dhabi
Amidst a large audience representing various segments and classes of society, and against the backdrop of the main song urging not to surrender and always hold onto hope to achieve our goals, "Don't give up, never let go of your dream, don't stand still," the theatrical performance "Farhat and the Family" concluded with great success at the National Theatre in Abu Dhabi.
Ajman Chamber organises ‘International Ramadan Majlis’ to develop its global network of relationships
The Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) hosted an international Ramadan Majlis at the Fairmont Ajman Hotel.
The event aimed to strengthen economic ties with other countries and promote Ajman as an attractive destination for investment and business.
Sharjah Police pulls curtain down on Desert Police Park
Major Majid Saeed Al-Muhairi, the head of the organizing committee of the 'Desert Police Park,' revealed the total number of visitors to the fifth edition of the park in the year 2024, which reached 112,158 visitors, compared to 87,082 visitors in the fourth edition in 2020. He also disclosed the visitor satisfaction rate with the park's activities, which reached 93% compared to 89% in the previous edition. Additionally, he highlighted the achievement of a 95% satisfaction rate among the 75 volunteers, including police personnel and their families, as well as partners.
SCCI inaugurates ‘Souq Al Freej’ market
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) inaugurated yesterday, Saturday, the “Souq Al Freej” Ramadan market, as part of the 34th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival.