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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has formally approved the general budget for the emirate, which encompasses total expenditures of approximately 44.5 billion dirhams. This budget is designed to foster financial sustainability, enhance cultural, scientific, and economic prosperity, and promote social welfare for all residents of the emirate. It also ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has reported exceptional results across its real estate portfolio, with total investments and partnerships reaching AED 5.8 billion and 96.4% in units sold across three flagship developments – Maryam Island, Sharjah Sustainable City, and Ajwan in Khorfakkan. Together, these projects comprise 4,520 units, of which 4,358 have been sold to local and international ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Supreme President of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah, signed on Thursday morning the inaugural edition of the first phase of the Comprehensive Arabic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature, Arts and Notable Figures, at the Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre. During his speech, His ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired on Tuesday morning the Council’s regular meeting, held at the Ruler’s Office. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of phase three of the “Ajwan Khorfakkan” project, revealing two new residential towers named “Layan” and “Juman.” Transforming Khorfakkan into a premier coastal destination Youssef Ahmed Al Mutawa, Executive Director of Real Estate at Shurooq, stated: “We are pleased to launch phase three of the ‘Ajwan Khorfakkan’ project, marking ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, has officially launched its daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Munich, marking the airline’s first German destination served directly from Sharjah. The service is operated by the airline’s new Airbus A320neo, offering its customers enhanced comfort and convenience. The inaugural flight was welcomed upon arrival with ...

A new university has been announced in Sharjah, on Monday, December 15, 2025, by the Ruler of the emirate. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, who also serves as a Supreme Council Member, has announced that the establishment of the University of the Arts Sharjah, and has said that Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, his daughter, will serve as ...

Arada has announced that bookings have officially opened for Nest Hotel, the first property under its new lifestyle hospitality brand at Aljada, Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination. A Smart, Connected base for experiencing Sharjah Independently managed by Arada Hospitality and Entertainment, and located alongside the Nest Campus student housing complex, the 395-room hotel is designed to accommodate a wide range of ...

Sharjah’s real estate sector set a new historical record in November 2025, with total transactions reaching AED 9.5 Billion, the highest monthly figure ever recorded in the emirate’s history, highlighting its exceptional growth. This unprecedented performance reflects the strength of Sharjah’s economic momentum and the real estate market’s capability to deliver record-breaking results over the years, reaffirming its position as ...

Arada has completed its third major acquisition in the UK residential market in as many months, after agreeing the purchase of a prime regeneration site in the South London borough of Southwark. The 99-101 Newington Causeway site comprises two vacant buildings, including a 10-storey building with a basement, and was previously home to The Salvation Army UK before its move ...