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David Davidar, publisher of Aleph Book Company says Nirmala Lakshman brings erudition, insight and a deep personal engagement to this expansive portrait of the Tamil people

Sharjah has inaugurated the first phase of a major road development project designed to ease congestion on major routes connecting the emirate with Dubai. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, opened the project on Wednesday, which includes the partial opening of Al Taawun Interchange along with several bridges an

A staple of the emirate’s cultural calendar for almost half a century, Sharjah International Book Fair isn’t an event that trades on novelty. The fair has grown significantly since it was established in 1982, but for the most part, visitors know what to expect when making their way to Expo Centre Sharjah. As the event opens for its 45th year, running until N

Discarded oyster shells, palm waste and by-products from desalination plants might seem unlikely starting points for a new generation of design products. Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, however, says they represent some of the most exciting possibilities being explored at Sharjah Design Centre. The brains behind the institution, scheduled to open in 2029,

Sharjah is an emirate shaped by ideas. A place where modern architecture sits next to historical heritage districts, where empty lots become exhibition spaces and where the Sharjah Art Foundation has spent decades building one of the Arab world's most ambitious cultural ecosystems. With the ninth edition of the Sharjah Film Platform (SFP9) running across the

A new design institution featuring specialist laboratories and production facilities is set to open in Sharjah in 2029, with the aim of helping designers turn experimental ideas into commercially viable products. Sharjah Design Centre, led by Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, will be one of the main institutions within Sharjah Creative Quarter , a cultural

The 13th Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth wrapped Sunday with Paul Negoescu’s “Atlas of the Universe” taking best feature film and Celia Catunda’s “My Grandfather Is a Nihonjin” winning best animated feature. The jury described “Atlas of the Universe,” a Romanian-Bulgarian coming-of-age drama about a 10-year-old boy whose errand to buy scho

The 13th edition of the UAE’s Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is expanding its pitching platform for its second iteration. Six projects were selected this year, up from the three that took part during its inaugural program. The expansion is part of SIFF’s effort to build a pathway for emerging filmmakers beyond […]

Khor Fakkan Port is poised to play a major role in the UAE's trade network, with Sharjah planning to more than double the port's container capacity. The expansion comes as Sharjah accelerates its transport and logistics infrastructure, Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi said. Situated outside the Strait of Hormuz, the port has drawn increased attention as an

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , Israel’s Arab parties seek to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an inconclusive election increased their representation in parliament. Neither major bloc has secured a majority. Oil prices decline as traders assess renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at averting further US military action against Iran, w

Doctors in Dubai have removed a 2cm fish bone lodged in the airway of a Sharjah resident suffering from a persistent cough, congestion and breathing difficulties. For nearly two months, the milkfish bone caused problems for unsuspecting Unnikrishnan Sivaraman, a 60-year-old Indian expatriate. Mr Sivaraman experienced “significant nausea” and bloodstained vom

Sharjah on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of all beaches as a precaution against marine pollution from an oil spill off the coast of Umm Al Quwain . The measure comes as authorities across the Northern Emirates take action after a supertanker oil spill in the Arabian Gulf. Specialised teams in Sharjah are acting to protect the emirate’s coastline

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah , has announced a new clock tower dedicated to women, to be built near Kalba University, opposite the existing clock tower. Construction of the new tower is under way, the emirate's media office said. Sheikh Dr Sultan said he hoped the new tower would bring joy to people. Sheikh Dr Sultan spoke about

The Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth is adding a federal partner to its push to build a more substantial and sustainable pipeline for emerging filmmakers. The organization behind the festival signed an agreement with the UAE’s recently established National Media Authority covering areas from film screening procedures to training and technic

NewFilmmakers Los Angeles has announced four new board members and forged a strategic partnership in the United Arab Emirates with the Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth. Joining the board of directors of the non-profit arts and culture organization that is focused on championing independent filmmakers and content creators are: Beverly Hills-

Sharjah is testing an AI-powered system that uses thermal cameras and drones to verify whether a fire has triggered an alarm before emergency crews are sent to the scene. The aim of the Aman system, developed by facility management company Saned in collaboration with Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, is to reduce unnecessary call-outs and speed up responses t

A character that begins in a comic book can eventually become the star of an animated film, a video game or an entire fictional universe. This increasingly interconnected approach to storytelling is at the heart of this year's Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC). The event, being held until Sunday at Aljada , is expanding beyond animation to embra

“Learning how to make a film is one thing, but getting that film produced and seen by an audience is a completely different challenge,” Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth director Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi tells Variety. “This is where many talented young filmmakers struggle, particularly when they don’t have access […]

The Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth will bring films from Thailand, Brazil, India, Italy and across the Arab world to the UAE for its 13th edition, with a lineup featuring international festival titles, emerging filmmakers and Emirati talent. Running Oct. 26-Oct. 31, SIFF’s Green Carpet program includes Chayanop Bunprakob, Baz Poonpiriya a