The 31st edition of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2021, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), commenced Tuesday across the Emirate of Sharjah. Held under the slogan “Ramadan coming with valuable prizes”, the festival, which will last until the third day of Eid Al Fitr, offers shoppers …
Read More »Global Village set to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan as a perfect end to the Silver Jubilee Season
Global Village, the UAE and wider region’s leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, is set to celebrate Ramadan with guests for the first time in recent memory. With the park open until May 2nd, families will have plenty of opportunity to discover Ramadan cultures and traditions from …
Read More »Sharjah Safari welcomes 121 new animals
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced that the Sharjah Safari, located within the Al Bridi Reserve in the city of Al Dhaid, has received a new group of animals, comprising of 121 different types of mammals, reptiles, and birds, including Gazelles, African wild turtles, crocodiles, African …
Read More »SHD welcomes over 15,000 visitors in 8 days in Khorfakkan
Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD), organised by Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), offered visitors unforgettable days and memorable moments over the course of 8 days in Khorfakkan, attracting more than 15 thousand visitors. Saturday evening, the activities of Sharjah Heritage Days were concluded, where various folk arts performances and cultural competitions …
Read More »63,000 visitors welcomed as 18th Sharjah Heritage Days crosses the halfway mark
As the 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days (SHD) – the region’s largest festival showcasing local and global cultures – completed its first two weeks, the Higher Organising Committee has announced that 63,000 people from the UAE and beyond have visited the festival’s 500+ activities and events in the Heart …
Read More »Impossible to ignore call of UAE’s mountains at SHD
They may have had limited resources “but life in the mountains was one of absolute freedom,” reminisced Ras Al Khaimah resident Saeed Sabat Al Dhuhouri, as he offered a personal insight into a unique way of life at the recreated “Mountain Environment” set up at the 18th edition of Sharjah …
Read More »Shurooq announces season of fun for children, families at four family-friendly destinations across Sharjah
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled a host of exciting and safe spring break activities for children and families, already underway at across four family-friendly destinations in Sharjah. Keeping the health and safety of the children paramount, and in adherence to all precautionary COVID-19 protocols, Shurooq has designed …
Read More »‘Young Sheldon’ Renewed for Three More Seasons
“Young Sheldon” has been renewed for three more seasons at CBS. That means the “Big Bang Theory” prequel series will be on the air until at least 2024. The series debuted in 2017, with its fourth season currently airing. Season 5 will debut during the 2021-2022 broadcast television season. This …
Read More »Cinema can be used to build a more socially conscious future generation, says Director of FUNN
As a leading cultural hub, the Emirate of Sharjah annually hosts a series of events that aim to develop creativity and the artistic talent of children and the youth. One such event is the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF), which garners special attention from H.H. Dr. …
Read More »‘Nobody’ Tops With Promising $6.7 Million Debut
Universal’s “Nobody” has provided reopening movie theaters with a solid boost, earning a $6.7 million from 2,460 locations to take No. 1 at the box office. The action-comedy arrives on a weekend where all the films on the Top 5 charts grossed over $1 million for the first time since …
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