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The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has released its report for the first half of 2024, which showed an increase in the total number of business licences issued and renewed in Sharjah to 34,662, a 3 percent growth year-on-year (YoY). Commenting on that, Hamad Ali Abdalla Al Mahmoud, SEDD Chairman, said that SEDD H1 2024 report indicated the ability of ...

Sharjah’s renowned landmark and award-winning family-friendly destination, Al Noor Island has secured its place among the top 10 attractions in the Middle East by winning the prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ title for 2024 on the leading travel-review platform TripAdvisor. Developed and managed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the destination has been ranked among Sharjah’s top attractions ...

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, approved the studios and business incubator as the latest projects of Sharjah Media City “Shams”. This came during Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi’s visit, Thursday afternoon, to “Shams”, where he reviewed a package of various proposed future plans and projects. The Chairman ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, issued an Emiri Decree on the formation of the Sharjah Media Council, chaired by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. According to the Decree, the Council’s membership includes: 1- Mohammed Hassan Khalaf – Director General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. 2- Tariq Saeed Allay – ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the launch of its newest route connecting Sharjah and Vienna, the capital of Austria. Commencing operations on 20th December 2024, the new service will operate with a frequency of 4 non-stop weekly flights, providing travellers with a direct and efficient connection between the two ...

The Emirate of Sharjah oil and gas industry leader, Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), and Emerge Limited, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, celebrated a significant milestone today with the groundbreaking ceremony for the largest solar installation in Sharjah to date. The 60MWp ground-mounted solar PV plant, located at SNOC’s Sajaa Gas Complex, will generate enough clean ...

Steering investments towards a wise economy in a rapidly changing world is a strategic decision for foreign investors seeking stable and sustainable growth. Sharjah’s economy, playing a pivotal role in the UAE’s economic landscape, is one of the region’s most diversified and sustainable economies. The emirate’s gross domestic product (GDP) saw a 6.5 percent surge, reaching approximately AED 145.2 billion, ...

Sharjah Taxi has announced that 83% of its fleet consists of hybrid and eco-friendly vehicles that run on both fuel and electricity. This is part of Sharjah Taxi’s ambitious and strategic plan to reach 100% by 2027, in line with the country’s objectives to adopt sustainable transportation solutions and develop an integrated network of smart and eco-friendly transport systems that ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to establish and organize the Sharjah Communication Technologies “Free Zone.” The decree stated that a free zone dedicated to communication technologies would be established in the Emirate of Sharjah, in the city of Kalba, named the “Sharjah Communication Technologies ...

The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) will hold its seventh edition on 18-19 September under the theme “A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies.” Organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the forum will explore the role of investments and capital in directing AI systems to support global growth and enhance efficiency, flexibility, and inclusiveness across various sectors. The event ...