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His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the establishment of an organic honey products factory and laboratory in the central region. The facility will produce honey and pharmaceutical and cosmetic materials derived from honey, with the project expected to be completed in October 2025. In its first phase, the ...

Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved a draft law on extractive and non-extractive natural resources corporate tax in the Emirate of Sharjah, during its seventh meeting, held at its headquarters in Sharjah, as part of its work for the second regular session of the eleventh legislative term. The draft law is the first of its kind in the UAE, aiming to ...

His Excellency Abdul Aziz Rashid Al Saleh, Director of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, has announced that the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES is scheduled to occur from January 22 to 25 at Expo Sharjah. This year’s event builds on the successful initiative introduced in ACRES 2024, offering a 50% reduction in sale and purchase fees to boost ...

Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Starting January 30th, the new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a frequency of three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, commented, “We ...

The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), during its meeting, on Tuesday, issued a decision regarding the establishment and formation of the Higher Committee for Economic Integration in the Emirate of Sharjah. His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the SEC meeting held at ...

As part of its efforts to enhance and stimulate the entrepreneurship environment in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah SME “Ruwad” announced the launch of the industrial sector financing programme, with a financing ceiling of up to 800 thousand dirhams, in addition to other advantages related to the grace period and payment methods. His Excellency Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the emirate’s general budget, which reaches an impressive total of approximately AED 42 billion—the largest in the emirate’s history. This budget aims to foster financial sustainability, uphold a decent standard of living, and promote social welfare for all residents. Additionally, it seeks ...

Expo Centre Sharjah continues its journey of achievements, cementing the emirate’s status as a leading regional and global hub for exhibitions and conferences. It further strengthens the exhibition industry’s role as a key driver of economic diversification and sustainable growth in Sharjah and the UAE. In 2024, Expo Centre Sharjah, alongside its affiliated centres in Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid, successfully ...

In line with their ambitious growth and expansion strategies, Sharjah Airport and Air Arabia inaugurated their first direct flights to Warsaw. The new route to Warsaw, Poland, will operate five weekly flights (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) between Sharjah Airport and Warsaw Chopin Airport using Airbus A320 aircraft. Warsaw becomes the second city in Poland to be connected directly ...

 The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) is gearing up to make an impressive return, hosting over 300 of the world’s most notable industry leaders and innovators and more than 150 outstanding startups, promising an exhilarating lineup of over 60 activities including workshops, masterclasses, interactive sessions, live classes, and artist showcases — all aimed at platforming innovative ideas, diverse perspectives, and game-changing ...