Firework display commemorates UAE National Day at Al Qasba (click to view full size)

Sharjah is building a new 4 million square foot (370,000 sqm.) exhibition and conference centre in Al Tai district, near the intersection of Emirates Road and Mleiha Road. Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) revealed recently that next year’s Sharjah International Book Fair will move to the new venue in order to expand its area from 25,000 square metres (269,098 sq. ft.) ...

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with the Sharjah Department of Public Works, has announced the commencement of an AED 16 million (US$ 4.4m) rejuvenation and expansion project at the Flag Island, one of Shurooq’s touristic landmarks and premier destinations in Khalid Lagoon. The project includes the development of a Flag Square and its surrounding areas by adding ...