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Sharjah Chamber to launch “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2021” on July 8

Sharjah Summer Promotions is part of Sharjah Summer Festival and is organized annually Buhairah Corniche Sharjah. Sharjah Summer Promotions 2021 will kick off on July 8 and is set to last until 26 August. Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) revealed that the upcoming season of “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2021” is to kick off on July 8 ...

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Jewels of Emirates show comes to Expo Centre Sharjah

The event provides platform for showcasing traditional and modern gold and silver sets Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi at Jewels of Emirates story Dubai: Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah today inaugurated the 2nd edition of the “Jewels of Emirates” show. Jewels of Emirates show is the first Emirati exhibition specializing ...

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Northern Emirates: In touch with heritage through Sharjah Tourism

Q&A: Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority Sharjah is home to a rich cultural and natural heritage, which attracts many visitors from around the world, driving the growth of the emirate’s tourism sector. Golden desert sands, serene beaches and ancient mangroves coupled ...

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Sharjah serves as model in environmental leadership

SHARJAH, 5th June, 2021 (WAM) — Guided by the vision and directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Emirate of Sharjah has been taking relentless and extraordinary steps, to cement its global reputation in the field of environmental conservation and preservation of biological diversity. The emirate has become a ...

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First glimpse of Sharjah’s high-speed electric sky pod

uSky Transport’s rail system will have capacity to operate at up to 500kph, transporting cargo and passengers between cities Running on string-rail technology, during testing the uCar travelled at speeds approaching 50 kilometres per hour. This compares with speeds of 12-15kph achieved by conventional cable cars. Passengers have stepped on board the UAE’s first high-speed electric sky pod for the ...

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Shurooq unveils $56.3mn family-friendly beach development projects

The $29.9mn Al Luluyah Beach project will be located on the eastern coast, and the $23.68mn Al Hira Beach project will be located in Sharjah city The upcoming $29.9mn (AED110mn) Al Luluyah Beach project, located on the eastern coast of the emirate in Khorfakkan, and the $23.68mn (AED87mn) Al Hira Beach project in Sharjah city, will include facilities suitable for ...

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Shurooq unveils new beach development projects valued at Dh197m

  Al Luluyah in Khorfakkan and Al Hira in Sharjah city combine the best of fitness and adventure to offer unrivalled beach experiences for residents, tourists, and holidaymakers Shurooq aims to support the diversification of Sharjah’s economy, boost GDP growth, and offer increased investment opportunities in various sectors The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of ...

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Air Arabia to Connect Tashkent to Sharjah

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the launch of a new direct flight from Sharjah to Tashkent, Uzbekistan capital city, starting November 4, 2020. Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Tashkent by visiting Air Arabia ’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies. Tashkent ...

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Coronavirus explained: The latest rule changes regarding travel to the UAE

Emiratis are no longer required to take a PCR test before they board a flight to Dubai, among other changes Latest: Dh10,000 boat party fine a shot across the bow for Dubai’s yacht firms The authorities have updated the travel rules for Emiratis flying into Dubai. UAE nationals are no longer required to take a PCR test before they board the ...

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COVID-19 boosts domestic tourism in Sharjah, UAE

The domestic tourism sector in the UAE and Sharjah is picking up as more UAE residents look to visit destinations that are closer to home amid COVID-19. Local UAE destinations are witnessing a boost in domestic tourism, as travel restrictions continue to have an impact on the global tourism industry in light of COVID-19. Following three months of closures across the ...

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