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The Sharjah Airport Authority announced record results for 2025, with Sharjah International Airport welcoming 19.48 million passengers, compared to 17.1 million in 2024 and 15.36 million in 2023, achieving a growth rate of 13.9%. This performance reflects the continued upward trajectory in passenger traffic, aviation activity, and air cargo operations, translating into balanced expansion in destination networks, partnerships, and institutional ...

The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its position among the world’s top ten countries in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance, marking the fourth consecutive year in which the country has maintained this global standing. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos, Switzerland, in the presence of the ...

The real estate sector in Sharjah achieved its highest trading value on record in 2025, reaching AED 65.6 billion, representing a substantial 64.3% increase over the AED 40 billion recorded in 2024. This exceptional performance underscores the resilience of Sharjah’s real estate market and reflects growing investor confidence in the emirate’s stable, well-regulated, and attractive investment environment. The total number ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council’s meeting on Tuesday, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council. The meeting was held ...

Reinforcing Sharjah’s growing reputation as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation, Exeed Geotextile, a subsidiary of Exeed Industries and the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art production facility at the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone). Exeed Geotextile is one of the leading companies specialised in fibre production and industrial ...

Bait Elowal has announced the launch of Cinema and Dining, an immersive cultural experience combining curated film screenings with thoughtfully designed dining, in collaboration with Cinema Akil and with the support of the Xposure International Photography Festival. Running every Friday and Saturday from January 16 to 31, the programme will be hosted in the courtyard of the restored heritage house ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with SEE Holding, has announced the launch of Sharjah Sustainable City II, an integrated residential community that elevates eco-friendly urban living. The project builds on the exceptional success of Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable residential community in the Emirate of Sharjah. The project embodies Shurooq’s vision for developing innovative and ...

The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has approved funding for two new entrepreneurial projects, with a total financing value of AED 800,000. This came during the 40th meeting of the Foundation’s Project Funding Committee – the first of 2026 – held last week at the Department’s headquarters under the chairmanship ...

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), conducted a review visit to Al Rayaheen Retreat in Khorfakkan as part of Shurooq’s ongoing oversight of its heritage hospitality portfolio. During the visit, Her Highness was briefed on a series of refinements implemented across the retreat to enhance the guest journey, improve ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the Indian Business and Professional Council in Sharjah, organised the Sharjah–India Business Roundtable, aimed at strengthening economic partnerships between the business communities of the Emirate of Sharjah and the Republic of India. The roundtable explored new opportunities for investment and collaboration in priority sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and logistics, ...