Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has further strengthened its position as a premier destination for innovative investment with the opening of a first-of-its-kind facility in the Middle East, the first industrial enzyme production facility. Established by “BeeyahTech Chemicals Industries FZC”, the cutting-edge plant spans over 8,600 square feet and involves a total investment of approximately AED 6.00 million. ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a new leave policy in the Sharjah government called “Care Leave.” This leave is granted to female employees who give birth to a sick child or a child with disabilities requiring a constant companion. The leave will commence after the end of ...

Sharjah Airport achieved new growth milestones in the first quarter of 2025, welcoming over 4.5 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, further solidifying its position as one of the region’s leading air travel hubs and a preferred destination for passengers from around the world. The airport also recorded more than 27,000 aircraft movements, handled ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the completion and addition of Al Rayaheen Retreat in Khorfakkan to the Sharjah Collection during its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2025). The announcement follows an ongoing extensive restoration and redevelopment programme, carried out in collaboration with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, to be completed by the end of Q2 ...

As the UAE and Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Mexican Business Council convened the ‘Sharjah-Mexico Business Roundtable’ at the House of Wisdom to identify strategic growth opportunities in SME financing, logistics, real estate, and automotive manufacturing; and explore the vast investment and commercial prospects Sharjah offers to ...

Arada has officially launched Nest Hotel, the master developer’s first homegrown hospitality brand, which promises a vibrant and affordable experience with a blend of comfort, community and convenience. A midscale brand, Nest Hotel was launched during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, the leading travel and tourism exhibition taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April-1 May. The ...

Statistics from financing programmes results provided by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation “Ruwad”, affiliated with Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), during 2024 show that 13 entrepreneurial projects received financing services totaling AED 2,860,000. This is part of the financing and support services the foundation provides to national small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Emirate of Sharjah. This brings the total number ...

Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Executive Director of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), affirmed that the authority is keen to promote its distinguished and unique hotel and tourism projects at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition. The offerings comprise five unique hotels within the Sharjah Collection, along with “Rahhal” placed in the Khor Kalba mountains, the LUX Hotel located ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 2.5 million to provide public and governmental libraries across the Emirate with the latest publications from Arabic and international publishers participating in the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival. This initiative continues His Highness’s longstanding commitment ...

The real estate trading value in the Emirate of Sharjah has reached AED 13.2 billion during the first quarter of 2025, with a growth rate of 31.9% compared to the same period in 2024, as it amounted to approximately AED 10 billion. The number of transactions executed by the department reached 24,597, with a growth rate of 4.8% compared to ...