The Government of Sharjah has announced a AED 22 billion (US$ 5.9 billion) budget for the year 2017, increasing government spending by some 3 percent, according to the emirate’s Central Department of Finance. Meanwhile, according to the statement, government revenue is expected to rise 7 percent compared with 2016. In common with past years, the 2017 budget places high priority ...

Firework display commemorates the arrival of 2017 at Al Qasba (click to view full size)

As 2016 draws to a close, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) looks back on a busy year of promoting business and investment opportunities in the emirate. The authority’s 2016 campaign has included participation in global business and investment events, marketing roadshows, organising a major investor event in London and hosting the Sharjah FDI Forum. Activities have included visits to ...