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Sharjah’s Mleiha and Al Noor Island to take center stage at ATM 2017

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has confirmed its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2017), where it will turn the spotlight on its key hospitality projects while promoting the emirate as one of the most lucrative tourist investments in the region. ATM 2017, which is taking place from April 24-27 at Dubai World Trade Centre, is an ideal opportunity for ...

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Experts gather to discuss investment’s role in creating an innovative economy

Investment, finance and government leaders will meet in Sharjah next month to discuss the role of investment in developing an innovative economy. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and hosted by ‘Invest in Sharjah’, the Government of Sharjah’s FDI office, the UAE’s first Euromoney ...

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Air Arabia promotes ‘Invest in Sharjah’ brand

The ‘Invest in Sharjah’ brand is taking to the air following an agreement between Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) – the FDI office operating under the government of Sharjah – and Air Arabia, the first and biggest low-cost airline in MENA region. Under the terms of the agreement, Air Arabia will place decals of the Invest in Sharjah logo ...

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‘Sharjah – Italy Seminar’ focuses on boosting bilateral business

Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) – the entity responsible for intensifying Sharjah Government’s efforts to promote the emirate’s business and investment opportunities in key international markets, has concluded its debut trade mission to Italy. During their three-day promotional tour from 10 to 12 April, Invest in Sharjah organised a Sharjah-Italy Seminar in the city of Padua, and participated at ...

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Aster opens 120-bed Medcare Hospital Sharjah

Aster DM Healthcare has opened its largest hospital in the United Arab Emirates: a new 120-bed general hospital in Sharjah, located on King Faisal Street in the centre of Sharjah city. The healthcare group started operations at the new ‘Medcare Hospital Sharjah‘ with a soft launch last month. The new property, brings the group’s number of hospital beds in the ...

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‘Invest in Sharjah’ to host Arab world’s most influential business leaders

The Sharjah FDI Office, (Invest in Sharjah), the FDI office operating under the government of Sharjah, has announced it will host a Sharjah-Arab Business Roundtable, a massive step in emphasising Sharjah’s importance in the Middle East’s finance and business sectors. The meeting will take place on Monday, 17 April 2017 at the Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa. Organised in ...

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Sharjah Holding launches third Al Zahia neighbourhood

Sharjah Holding has launched a third neighbourhood in its AED 5.5 billion ($1.5b) Al Zahia mixed-use gated community development. The new Al Lilac neighbourhood will be one of seven in Al Zahia and will consist of 120 residential units. About 2,270 homes are expected to be built in the 14 million square foot master-planned development by 2022. Developed by Majid ...

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Shurooq coordinates efforts to protect Sharjah’s cultural heritage

As part of its mission to protect Sharjah’s rich heritage, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) hosted a meeting with Sharjah Antiquities Authority (SAA), Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Sharjah Museums Department (SMD). The activity discussed effective ways to regulate and promote cultural preservation and followed Emiri Decree No. 5 of 2017 issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad ...

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Mleiha fort, lake and cave tell the story of early man

With its prime indications of early human civilisation that have established it as one of the world’s rich troves for archaeology, Mleiha proudly showcases its authentic cultural legacy. The Sharjah site’s abundance of artefacts that tell the story of man’s first inhabitation of the area 130,000 years ago enhance its vast panorama of natural wonders, making Mleiha a rare natural ...

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