Sharjah

Sharjah’s Air Arabia expands network with new route to Sochi, Russia

Non-stop flights from Sharjah to Sochi will operate three times a week starting June 27, 2025 

Sharjah Events Festival kicks off with 52 diverse events and activities

Festival offers a diverse selection of games, entertainment activities and events targeting all age groups

UAE National Day: Nation celebrates key economic achievements, milestones in 2024

Achievements underscore the effectiveness of the UAE’s initiatives and strategies across key sectors

UAE National Day: Places to visit and fireworks to watch in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Residents will observe a two-day break for the UAE's National Day on December 2 and 3

Sharjah Events Festival: Four days of interactive activities, performances and shows

Popular festival offers an exciting experience blending fun activities with knowledge over four days

Sharjah sees record-high real estate transactions of $1.2 billion in October

In terms of the type of traded property, there were 693 transactions for lands, 450 for units sold in towers and 272 for built-in land transactions

$353.9 million of real estate transactions in Central, Eastern regions of Sharjah

The department recorded a total of 22,059 real estate transactions, covering 37 million square feet

Air Arabia launches Sharjah-Yanbu flights, bringing UAE-Saudi routes to 12

The new route underscores carrier’s swift growth throughout the Kingdom as tourism and business travel climb 

Sharjah real estate sees 69,078 transactions worth $7.62 billion in 9 months

UAE nationals contributed $3.72 billion through the purchase of 22,908 properties 

Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia launch daily flights to Maldives, boosting tourism and connectivity

Air Arabia will provide daily flights between Sharjah Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé, Maldives, utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft

Arada introduces $1.36 billion W Residences project at Dubai Harbour, featuring over 400 apartments for sale

This project features a selection of amenities and is situated in one of Dubai’s most sought-after districts

Sharjah Chamber hosts Japanese delegation, discusses enhancing economic cooperation

The Chamber seeks to boost knowledge exchange and collaboration between investors from both nations

Saudi flynas partners with VCM on carbon offsetting, environmental protection, and sustainability

The deal supports the Kingdom's climate ambitions to achieve net zero emissions

UAE emerges as region’s top startup hub with over 5,600 registrations in Q2 2024

UAE leads the region in the fintech startup sector, with over 550 companies currently operating in this field

Sharjah Islamic Bank profit before tax up 29 percent to $270.1 million for nine months ending September

The bank is diversifying its financing portfolio, with total customer financing at AED36.6 billion

Gitex Global 2024: Sharjah showcases AI-driven solutions in cybersecurity, tourism, sustainability

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority introduces the 'Smart Assistant for Sustainable Tourism'

UAE’s MoHAP, SEDD partner to streamline facility licensing in Sharjah

This initiative enhances regulatory services by integrating best practices in digital transformation

Italy’s Raccortubi S.p.A invests $6.8 million in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone

This investment highlights Hamriyah Free Zone's effort to attract diverse foreign investments 

UAE committed to enhancing global trade system through strategic agreements, investments in key sectors: WTO

WTO’s Johanna Hill noted that "the UAE is playing an incredible role in world trade” 

Sharjah’s Air Arabia reintroduces flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Jeddah

Starting December 15, 2024, the flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays

UAE insurance sector profits reach $680.6 million in 2023, reports CBUAE

The total number of insurance policies written across all types in the UAE surged to 14.6 million 

Sharjah’s Alef Group launches $680 million Olfah residential project

One of Olfah’s most distinctive features is Sharjah's largest private community park, located on an elevated podium spanning over 26,000 square meters

Sharjah welcomes 1.057 million hotel guests in 8 months

Hotel occupancy rates held steady at 66 percent