Tourism

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, announced the launch of four weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Katowice International Airport (KTW), starting 17 December 2026. Operated by an Airbus A320neo aircraft, Katowice will become Air Arabia’s third destination in Poland from Sharjah, following Kraków and Warsaw Chopin. The new ...

Marking a landmark 10-year journey of reviving Emirati craft heritage and empowering artisans, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi) is announcing the launch of Irthi Museum – the region’s first museum dedicated to contemporary craft. The new museum marks a significant milestone in Irthi’s impactful and evolving role as a platform for contemporary craft, design, and research. Located within Sharjah Creative ...

Around the world, destinations are evolving beyond places people simply visit. Increasingly, they are being designed to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles through thoughtfully integrated public spaces that make movement part of everyday life. Rather than treating wellness as something confined to gyms or dedicated fitness facilities, cities and destinations are embedding it directly into their landscapes by creating environments ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, has announced the commencement of its new double daily non-stop service connecting Sharjah International Airport with London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight took off on July 4th, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expanding international network. The new service strengthens air connectivity between the United ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Minor Hotels have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will see the global hospitality group oversee the management and operations of Sharjah Collection, Shurooq’s homegrown portfolio of nature-led, heritage-inspired retreats across the emirate. The agreement brings global hospitality systems, commercial reach and operational expertise to Sharjah Collection’s portfolio of seven retreats spanning ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, Thursday announced the launch of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Aleppo, effective 4 July 2026, further strengthening its connectivity to Syria. The new service will operate daily between Sharjah and Aleppo, offering customers greater travel flexibility and reinforcing Air Arabia’s commitment to providing affordable and ...

Nestled within one of Sharjah’s most environmentally sensitive coastal areas, Kingfisher Retreat offers a model of low-impact tourism, placing nature at the heart of the visitor experience. Developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) as part of the Sharjah Collection, the retreat is set within Kalba’s mangrove ecosystem, where tourism development has been carefully designed to respect the ...

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 ...

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, 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 ...