Five new real estate developments are currently under study by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department that aim to benefit from recent changes in the emirate’s real estate laws. Sharjah updated is property ownership laws last year to allow foreign expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates to purchase 100 year leaseholds in real estate zones designated by the government. According to ...

The United Arab Emirates Central Bank is issuing a commemorative silver coin to celebrate the selection of Sharjah as Islamic Culture Capital of the Arab Region for 2014 by the Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO). The silver coin, with a face value of AED 100 (US$ 27), features a portrait of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin ...

A new leisure cruise ship terminal is to be built for Sharjah’s east coast Khorfakkan Port, in line with the emirate’s goals to continue to develop its cruise tourism business. Sharjah’s toursim sector is currently enjoying a successful 2014-2015 cruise season, expecting an estimated 36 international cruise ships bringing in more than 80,000 tourists. According to local media, the east ...