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Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, has announced the launch of a new 14 million square foot industrial estate near Sharjah International Airport. Al Saja’a Industrial Oasis is expected to be one of the largest industrial projects in the region, initially offering 353 plots to investors on freehold or leasehold basis. Sharjah has developed a ...

Accor Hotels Middle East, one of the fastest growing hospitality groups in the Middle East, is expanding its footprint in Sharjah with the addition of a 188-room Pullman hotel, near to Expo Centre Sharjah. The group announced the new property after signing a number of new hotel management agreements with Sharjah-headquartered Manazil Group. Accor has previously announced plans for a ...

As part of its ongoing commitment to cementing the Emirate’s position as a leading regional business and investment hub, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), took part in the 7th edition of the China Overseas Investment Fair (COIF), which was held in Beijing on 22 – 23 of October. Led by Investment Promotion Executives at Shurooq, Yonghui MA and Marwan ...

The Sharjah Census 2015 begins this week with 1,800 researchers, observers and volunteers conducting door-to-door interviews across Sharjah emirate. The census will provide data for strategic planning and help the government further develop Sharjah’s infrastructure and resources. Sharjah was recently named as the first World Health Organisation (WHO) Healthy City, in the Middle East and North Africa, for putting health ...

Sharjah International Airport has seen a 10 percent increase in the number of passengers handled July, August and September this year, compared with the same period in 2014. The airport handled 2.65 million passengers during the last three months, with 18,741 aircraft take-offs and landings. 7.4 million passengers passed through the international airport during the first nine months of 2015. ...

The Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), HE Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, yesterday presided over the Sharjah Day session in Milan, Italy. Organised by Shurooq , the session took place on the sidelines of the fifth Economic Commission between the UAE and Italy. Sharjah Day aimed at introducing a number of Italian businesses and entrepreneurs to available opportunities in ...

In a strategic move aimed at boosting mutual growth, two of Sharjah’s leading establishments, Expo Centre Sharjah and Air Arabia, have decided to join hands in a three-year cooperation agreement. A Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, aimed at maximising visibility and branding of both parties in the best possible ways, was signed on Monday 12th October by Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, ...

The United Arab Emirates is the world’s third strongest country brand, according to the annual Nation Brand survey carried out by London-based consultancy Brand Finance. The UAE ranks after Singapore and Switzerland in the evaluation of the world’s top 100 nation brands, with a brand value of US$ 403 billion (AED 1.48 trillion). While the USA topped the Nation Brand ...

An estimated 3,500 representatives of government, financial and investment sectors attended this week’s Global Islamic Economy Summit (GEIS) 2015, which took place in Dubai, highlighting the potential of the global Islamic economy. Sharjah’s investment interests were represented at the event by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Sharjah has aligned its development strategy closely with the world’s fast-growing Islamic economy, ...

Chemicals, colour and plastic products manufacturer Blend Group has announced plans to build a US$10 million (AED 37 million) production plant in Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone). The new facility, which is expected to be completed by mid-2016, will increase the group’s production capacity from 1,200 tonnes per month to 2,500 tonnes per month. SAIF Zone has proved ...