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Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) launched “Instant Licence” service in order to promote investments and attract investors to the Emirate. This service was launched after obtaining the approval from the Sharjah Executive Council with the aim of enabling investors and entrepreneurs to issue a commercial licence immediately without the need to attach the Memorandum of Association or a signed lease ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, inaugurated its new route to the Russian city of Sochi with a frequency six weekly flights. Sixth Russian city to be served directly from Sharjah The new service marks the sixth Russian city to be served directly from Sharjah, alongside Moscow, Kazan, Samara, Ufa, and ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Petroleum Department, and Chairman of the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), attended the opening of “SANA,” the first solar power plant in Sharjah, on Wednesday morning. This new facility covers a large area of 850,000 square meters and can produce 60 megawatts ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, led a meeting of the Council on Tuesday at the Ruler’s Office. He was joined by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council; and ...

The UAE ranked 10th globally in 2024 for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, bringing in a record Dhs167.6bn ($45.6bn), a 48 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025. The country accounted for 37 per cent of all FDI inflows into the region, reinforcing its position as ...

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has achieved its strongest results in the QS World University Rankings, climbing 60 places to reach 272 globally in the 2026 edition released today. This new position places AUS among the top 18 percent of institutions worldwide—a consistent upward trend since 2018. The results reflect marked improvements across indicators such as employer reputation, academic reputation ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) organised a high-level business seminar in Tokyo, titled “Discover Sharjah” to showcase the emirate’s diverse investment opportunities – particularly in technology, smart solutions and advanced industries – to the Japanese business community. The seminar was organised in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO). It was part of the entity’s 4-day visit ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the expansion of its existing service between Sharjah and Maldives to twice daily non-stop flights starting 27th October 2025. The increase in frequency comes after a year from operating the service between Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé will now offer ...

The Emirate of Sharjah recorded strong performance in its real estate sector during May 2025, with total trading value of AED 5.5 billion across 8,415 transactions in various areas of the emirate. The total traded area of sales transactions reached 13.2 million square feet, which reflects the continued strength and strategic development of the emirate’s real estate market. Sharjah’s real ...

The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), which is affiliated with the Sharjah Department of Economic Development, reported that its member projects had earned AED 3,484,680 in government contracts across the UAE in 2024, a 23.9% increase from 2023. Improving national economic performance Acting Director Fatima Al Ali stated that this rise underscores RUWAD members’ strong position as trusted ...