The recipients of the Xposure International Photography Awards 2026 have been honoured during an official ceremony held as part of the 10th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). The ceremony recognised outstanding photographers from around the world whose work demonstrated exceptional visual storytelling, technical skill, and
The ninth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) saw the signing of 17 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at SEF Vault Powered by Emarat, formalising partnerships spanning critical economic sectors and unlocking AED100 million in financing to support start-up growth, innovation, and scalability. The agreements brought together government entities, financial institutions, corporates, and ecosystem
What’s a photography festival without, well… a few photo-worthy moments of your own? The 10th edition of Xposure International Photography Festival, held under the theme “A Decade of Visual Storytelling,” is designed to be experienced, explored, and yes, photographed. The event features interactive installations that invite visitors to step into the frame and become part
The ninth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026) brought global sporting and business leadership into direct conversation with founders on its opening day, as four-time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel and senior leaders from global performance brand WHOOP shared lessons on decision-making, identity, and building success that lasts. In a session moderated
Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer Abraham Joffe said he was “shocked” to discover that polar bears – widely regarded as symbols of the climate crisis – continue to be traded internationally, as his hard-hitting investigative documentary Trade Secret made its Middle East debut at the landmark 10th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival (2026) on
As artificial intelligence moves beyond productivity tools and into emotionally sensitive domains, founders must take full responsibility for how these systems are designed, governed, and deployed. That was the message delivered by Mo Gawdat on the closing day of the ninth Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2026), where he offered the first public look behind Emma,
Day 4 of Gulfood 2026 affirmed that real food system transformation is built on scale, policy and commerce, uniting global ministers, government institutions and market-shaping companies across two mega venues to convert international reach and commercial deal-making into actionable change. The landmark food and beverage show was also graced with a visit from His Excellency
