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AUS records its highest ever QS World University Rankings

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 ...

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Invest in Sharjah hosts business seminar in Tokyo, strengthening partnerships in innovation and advanced tech

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 ...

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BEEAH expands into real estate development

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 ...

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Alef breaks ground on AED 1.1 bn ‘Al Mamsha Raseel’ in Sharjah

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 ...

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Kuwait Real Estate and ‘IFA’ to develop Altay Hills infrastructure

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 ...

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Sharjah to host 29th World Investment Conference in partnership with WAIPA and UAE Ministry of Investment

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 ...

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Invest in Sharjah launches region’s first government-led digital platform to streamline mergers and acquisitions in the emirate

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 ...

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Sharjah showcases innovation at “Make it in the Emirates “

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 ...

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SAIF Zone opens first industrial enzyme production facility

Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has further strengthened its position as a premier destination for innovative investment with the opening of a first-of-its-kind facility in the Middle East, the first industrial enzyme production facility. Established by “BeeyahTech Chemicals Industries FZC”, the cutting-edge plant spans over 8,600 square feet and involves a total investment of approximately AED 6.00 million. ...

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Sharjah, Mexico explore investment ties in key sectors

As the UAE and Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Mexican Business Council convened the ‘Sharjah-Mexico Business Roundtable’ at the House of Wisdom to identify strategic growth opportunities in SME financing, logistics, real estate, and automotive manufacturing; and explore the vast investment and commercial prospects Sharjah offers to ...

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