Sharjah Update Sharjah business & Investment News from Invest in Sharjah (Sharjah FDI Office)

The UAE ranked 10th globally in 2024 for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, bringing in a record Dhs167.6bn ($45.6bn), a 48 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025. The country accounted for 37 per cent of all FDI inflows into the region, reinforcing its position as ...

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has achieved its strongest results in the QS World University Rankings, climbing 60 places to reach 272 globally in the 2026 edition released today. This new position places AUS among the top 18 percent of institutions worldwide—a consistent upward trend since 2018. The results reflect marked improvements across indicators such as employer reputation, academic reputation ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) organised a high-level business seminar in Tokyo, titled “Discover Sharjah” to showcase the emirate’s diverse investment opportunities – particularly in technology, smart solutions and advanced industries – to the Japanese business community. The seminar was organised in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO). It was part of the entity’s 4-day visit ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, announced the expansion of its existing service between Sharjah and Maldives to twice daily non-stop flights starting 27th October 2025. The increase in frequency comes after a year from operating the service between Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé will now offer ...

The Emirate of Sharjah recorded strong performance in its real estate sector during May 2025, with total trading value of AED 5.5 billion across 8,415 transactions in various areas of the emirate. The total traded area of sales transactions reached 13.2 million square feet, which reflects the continued strength and strategic development of the emirate’s real estate market. Sharjah’s real ...

The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), which is affiliated with the Sharjah Department of Economic Development, reported that its member projects had earned AED 3,484,680 in government contracts across the UAE in 2024, a 23.9% increase from 2023. Improving national economic performance Acting Director Fatima Al Ali stated that this rise underscores RUWAD members’ strong position as trusted ...

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 ...