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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the establishment of Al Kharous Pasture in the city of Al Dhaid, to serve livestock breeders from officially registered farms in the region with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, and that the pasture should include all the distinguished services available in other ...

Arada has announced the sale of The Observatory, the showpiece penthouse at Akala, the recently launched wellness-focused branded residences project located adjacent to Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Valued at AED125 million, the sale ranks as one of the top 10 apartments sold in Dubai so far in 2025, underscoring the strong global investor interest in Akala. Spanning two floors ...

Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new non-stop service between Sharjah and Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, starting from 20th December 2025. The new route will operate daily between Sharjah International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague, providing passengers with more convenience and affordable travel options while strengthening connectivity between the UAE and Europe. Adel ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an administrative decision approving the boundaries of the Al Faya site, which is nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. According to the decision, the location, boundaries, and area of Al Faya—outlined in the approved map—are officially designated as a ...

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the council meeting on Tuesday morning at the Ruler’s Office, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council. The meeting discussed several agenda ...

Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) launched “Instant Licence” service in order to promote investments and attract investors to the Emirate. This service was launched after obtaining the approval from the Sharjah Executive Council with the aim of enabling investors and entrepreneurs to issue a commercial licence immediately without the need to attach the Memorandum of Association or a signed lease ...

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, inaugurated its new route to the Russian city of Sochi with a frequency six weekly flights. Sixth Russian city to be served directly from Sharjah The new service marks the sixth Russian city to be served directly from Sharjah, alongside Moscow, Kazan, Samara, Ufa, and ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Petroleum Department, and Chairman of the Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), attended the opening of “SANA,” the first solar power plant in Sharjah, on Wednesday morning. This new facility covers a large area of 850,000 square meters and can produce 60 megawatts ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, led a meeting of the Council on Tuesday at the Ruler’s Office. He was joined by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council; and ...

The UAE ranked 10th globally in 2024 for foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, bringing in a record Dhs167.6bn ($45.6bn), a 48 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025. The country accounted for 37 per cent of all FDI inflows into the region, reinforcing its position as ...