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Souq Al Jubail Welcomes Over 50 Million Visitors in 8 Years

Souq Al Jubail has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 50 million shoppers and visitors since its launch in 2015. It has positioned itself as a key market, commercial destination, and tourist landmark nationally and regionally, owing to integrated quality services and diverse facilities. This has made it an attractive destination for residents and visitors of the Emirate of Sharjah. ...

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Sharjah Crown Prince lays foundation stone for SAA’s terminal expansion

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, laid the foundation stone for the terminal expansion project at Sharjah International Airport. The 190,000 square meters project is the largest phase of a series of expansion projects with ...

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Bodour Al Qasimi inaugurates ‘Big Bad Wolf – Sharjah’

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), officially launched this year’s ‘Big Bad Wolf – Sharjah,’ the largest book sale in the world. The event, held in collaboration with Big Bad Wolf Ventures Sdn. Bhd., takes place at the Expo Centre Sharjah from December 19 to January 7. Following the opening ceremony, attended ...

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Sharjah CP opens ‘Takwin: Sciences and Creativity’ Exhibition

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the ‘Takwin: Sciences and Creativity’ exhibition on Wednesday. Organised for the first time in the UAE, the exhibition runs from December 6 to March 6, 2024, at Sharjah’s House of Wisdom (HoW), in collaboration with the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies ...

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Sultan bin Ahmed opens Sharjah Intl Travel & Tourism Forum

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the 10th annual edition of the Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum (SITTF) on Wednesday in Expo Centre Sharjah, which was ...

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Air Arabia reports first nine months net profit of AED1.32 bn

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, announced a record financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months ending September 30, 2023, an increase of 53 per cent compared to the same period last year, while revenue for the first nine months increased by 16 per cent reaching ...

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Sharjah Airport records over 4 million passengers in Q3 2023

Sharjah Airport has experienced a remarkable presence in passenger traffic with over 4 million in the third quarter of 2023, recording a rise of over 12 percent compared to the same period last year. In addition, air traffic during the period reached 26,000, owing to the advancements in the airport’s services and ongoing development activities per its strategic vision. The ...

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Kalba’s ‘Bait Sheikh Saeed Al Qasimi’ reopens to public

His Excellency Khalid Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority in the presence of Sheikh Salem bin Mohammed bin Salem Al Qasimi Director of Sharjah Tourism & Commerce Development Authority reopened yesterday, Thursday, Kalba’s iconic ‘Bait Sheikh Saeed bin Hamad Al Qasimi’ Museum to the public. Marking a new addition to the heritage and cultural destinations in ...

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Tanweer Sacred Music Festival gathers world’s cultures to Mleiha

Sharjah is preparing to welcome the nation, the region, and the world, to a 3-day experiential event like no other, as the inaugural ‘Tanweer Sacred Music Festival’ descends upon the mystical Mleiha desert from November 24 to 26, 2023. Envisioned by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, to be a testament to tradition, wisdom, and the power of togetherness, this groundbreaking festival ...

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Sharjah Airport serves over 2.8mn passengers during July, August

The Sharjah Airport has welcomed more than 2.8 million passengers from over 30 countries on 17,700 flight movements, during the months of July and August this year, according to Sharjah Airport Authority. This reflects the trust and confidence that the passengers have placed in the Airport’s services, as well as in providing a distinctive and convenient travel experience. The highest ...

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