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BEEAH, the region’s sustainability and innovation pioneer, has formally announced its strategic expansion into real estate development. The move builds on the organisation’s experience managing real estate developments, including the established strengths in Environment, Energy, Technology, and Healthcare, reinforcing its commitment to shaping future-ready cities and enhancing quality of life for societies. The expansion reflects BEEAH’s deliberate diversification strategy that ...

Mleiha National Park has conducted an ecological assessment, recording the presence of 100+ distinct species within its protected desert landscape. These include 20+ bird species, 10+ reptile species, 11 mammal species, 39 insect and arachnid species, and 20+ native plant species solidifying Mleiha’s position as one of the most ecologically rich and diverse environments in the Arabian Peninsula. Mleiha National ...

Alef, the leading real estate developer in the Emirate of Sharjah, has officially broken ground on Al Mamsha Raseel, the third zone of its landmark “Al Mamsha” development located in Muwaileh, Sharjah. Valued at AED 1.1 billion, the project is expected to be completed by December 2028. The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by Alef officials, representatives from CC7, the contracting ...

Kuwait Real Estate Company, along with its subsidiary IFA Hotels & Resorts, has announced a new partnership with Al Darwish Engineering, a well-known construction company in the UAE. They have signed a contract to work on the Altay Hills residential project located in Sharjah. The total value of this contract is AED 198 million. The contract was signed through Nakheel ...

As part of a significant expansion of its route network into Africa, Sharjah Airport has officially welcomed the first direct flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines on June 2, 2025—marking a new chapter in the airport’s growing global connectivity. This step reflects Sharjah’s rising status on the regional and international aviation map, as more global airlines choose the airport as a ...

In a significant step that underscores the UAE’s prominence on the global investment map, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the UAE Ministry of Investment, has announced the 29th edition of the World Investment Conference (WIC). Marking its debut in Sharjah, the event will be conducted under ...

RUWAD, affiliated with Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), announced a 54.3% increase in the number of small and medium national projects joining its membership in 2024, with 449 new projects across various sectors in multiple cities. Integrated benefits and facilities Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department ,stated that the growth in membership reflects diverse ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has launched ‘Sharjah AcquireHub’, the region’s first government-backed digital platform that specifically streamlines mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within Sharjah. Developed in a strategic partnership with Transworld Business Advisors, a global authority in business advisory services, the platform aims to accelerate economic growth, enhance market resilience, and attract high-calibre investment to Sharjah through a ...

As part of the current edition of the “Make it in the Emirates”, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) are jointly participating with a joint pavilion with the goal of highlighting Sharjah’s growing role in industrial innovation and advanced manufacturing. This ...

In a new achievement that further strengthens Sharjah’s position as a leading and sustainable tourism destination that blends culture, heritage, and luxury, three premium hospitality destinations developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) have been ranked among the top 10% of hotels worldwide for 2025. These include The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, Al Badayer Retreat, and Kingfisher Retreat. ...