The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced that the emirate’s economy maintained its strong performance in April 2026, with 6,440 economic licences issued and renewed, marking a 3 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. The department reported that the number of renewed licences reached 5,843, with 597 new licences issued in April, reflecting continued economic activity ...

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) has unveiled a major new expansion within its dedicated logistics and warehousing district, “U2”, with the addition of 56 new warehouses spanning a total area of nearly 340,000 square feet. The expansion raises the total number of warehouses across the Free Zone to approximately 2,500 and forms part of the Authority’s ...

The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor, developed in coordination with Oman Customs, as part of an advanced logistics system designed to strengthen connectivity between the Emirate of Sharjah and Omani ports via land borders. The logistics corridor is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of regional supply chains, improving the flow ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has reported strong foreign direct investment performance in 2025, with the emirate recording a 45% year-on-year increase in project numbers, an 8.8% rise in capital investment, and 25.7% growth in job creation compared with 2024. The results underscore Sharjah’s expanding role as a competitive investment destination and reinforce its position on the global ...

Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, with revenues of AED 1.8 billion and 4.7 million passengers carried. The airline said results were achieved despite operational challenges linked to regional disruptions, while maintaining stable performance supported by strong demand and efficient capacity management. Air Arabia, the Middle East and ...

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center RUWAD, affiliated with Sharjah Economic Development Department, recorded strong growth in support for entrepreneurial projects during the first quarter of 2026. Funding provided to businesses in Sharjah rose by 108 per cent year-on-year, reaching AED1.5 million, while government procurement contracts with member projects increased by 130.8 per cent to AED2.3 million. Entrepreneurship moving towards future-focused sectors Hamad ...

Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED 3.5 billion in April 2026, through 15,669 transactions across various areas of the emirate. The total traded area in sales transactions reached approximately 13 million square feet, reflecting the stability of Sharjah’s real estate market. Sharjah.. A Stable real estate environment The real estate sector in Sharjah is witnessing a state of ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday, inaugurated Khorfakkan Resort, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The resort was developed by Asas Real Estate, the property arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank, at a total cost of AED700 ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a law regulating the University of the Arts Sharjah (UAS). Legal status and headquarters The decree stipulates that the university shall be a non-profit Arab academic institution with legal personality and the necessary legal capacity to achieve its objectives and exercise its functions. ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, laid the foundation stone on Thursday morning for the Abu Al Kizan Marine Village project in Khorfakkan. The project comes as part of His Highness’s vision to develop tourism and urban projects and enhance quality of life across the cities of Sharjah. Inspired by ...