Economy

The ability to withstand uncertainty has become one of the defining tests of entrepreneurship. Global markets shift, costs fluctuate, funding cycles tighten, and consumer behaviour evolves rapidly. Against this broader global backdrop, founders across the UAE continue to launch, adapt, and grow businesses that are meeting the needs of the market across healthcare, food systems, sustainability, accessibility, consumer products, and ...

In response to the directives of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) and reflecting the Sharjah Government’s commitment to strengthening business stability, the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey (SDTPS) has announced a package of financial measures and facilitations to support economic activities and businesses affected by the ongoing events. The initiative aims to ensure the sustainable growth and competitiveness ...

The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has begun implementing a new package of government economic incentives and Executive Council decisions to support business activity, stimulate investment and strengthen the emirate’s business environment. Effective from 16 June and continuing for three months, the measures introduce a range of financial exemptions, fee reductions and supportive measures designed to enhance business continuity and ...

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen logistics connectivity, the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA), in partnership with Gulftainer, the region’s leading operator of ports, terminals, and logistics services, continues to advance the development of Sajaa Logistics Complex as a fully integrated multimodal platform linking the emirate’s ports with its airports and industrial zones. Spanning more ...

As part of its strategic vision to strengthen Sharjah’s position as a leading regional hub for trade and logistics services, the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA) continues to develop transformative projects that enhance supply chain efficiency and strengthen national economic competitiveness. A multimodal trade platform Among these projects is the Al Dhaid Logistics Complex, a strategically connected ...

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 ...