Sharjah

Sharjah’s real estate sector sees $762.3 million in transactions during August

Sharjah witnessed 1,054 real estate sales transactions, accounting for 34.5 percent of the total

UAE targets $27.2 billion in tourism investments by 2031, increasing GDP contribution to $122.5 billion 

In 2023, tourism accounted for 11.7 percent of the UAE’s GDP, amounting to $59.9 billion

Sharjah’s SEWA inks water project deal with Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power

Project to meet the demand for potable water for 1.4 million people

National banks in the UAE invest $1.19 billion in local stock markets in 12 months: CBUAE

By the end of May, these banks had elevated their equity investments to AED16.1 billion

flynas launches inaugural flight at Zayed International Airport, linking Saudi Arabia and UAE with affordable travel

This new route will benefit business and leisure travelers, boosting tourism and trade between the two countries

UAE’s Air Arabia to launch five weekly non-stop flights to Warsaw starting December 20, 2024

This addition makes Warsaw the second city in Poland to be served by Air Arabia, following Krakow

Sharjah Airport welcomes first flights of Saudi Arabia’s flynas, boosting international connectivity in the UAE

flynas will operate seven weekly flights from Jeddah and two from Madinah to Sharjah Airport, using Boeing 737s

Sharjah Summer Promotions 2024 concludes with over $190 million in sales

Ceremony also featured the distribution of valuable gifts and an AED3 million prize pool awarded to over 200 winners

SIF 2024 to launch on September 18, feature insights from industry experts on AI and business growth

Chris Do, Grant Cardone, Vusi Thembekwayo, and Aman Gupta among 80 industry leaders participating at the event

UAE to host major global events in September: All you need to know

The DIFC will host the inaugural Dubai AI & Web3 Festival on September 11-12 at Madinat Jumeirah

Saudi Arabia’s flynas expands UAE network with 8 new routes starting September 1

Expansion makes flynas the only Saudi airline serving the major four airports in the UAE with more than 20 daily flights

Sharjah Investment Forum 2024: Driving investment in a smart economy

Last year’s edition gathered over 2,800 attendees and featured more than 135 speakers

SIF 2024 in September to highlight youth and women’s participation in the smart economy

The event seeks to leverage AI to enhance public services, health, and education

Abu Dhabi’s residential rental contracts surge 102 percent to 49,135 in H1 2024

Al Ain City also saw substantial growth, with a 77 percent rise in rental contracts reaching 4,819 in 2024

Sharjah’s real estate market soars to $4.95 billion with 10,809 transactions in H1 2024

Seven new real estate projects launched in the emirate, including residential complexes and towers.

UAE’s Air Arabia to connect Sharjah and Maldives with daily non-stop flights

The new route offers travelers more convenient and affordable ways to explore a popular South Asian destination

Sharjah Airport reports 8.3 million passengers in H1 2024, achieving 12.4 percent growth

The airport saw a 12.2 percent growth in aviation movements, totaling 52,702 flight operations

Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

This listing marks the bank's 9th public Sukuk issuance and first since 2020

 7th Sharjah Investment Forum to explore AI-driven opportunities and global economic trends on 18-19 September

Organized by Invest in Sharjah, the forum will take place under the theme “A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies”

UAE’s Air Arabia expands Europe footprint with new Sharjah-Vienna route

The new service will commence operations on December 20, 2024, with a frequency of 4 non-stop weekly flights

Masdar JV Emerge, SNOC break ground on largest solar plant in Sharjah

Solar power plant will generate enough clean energy to offset 66,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually