News

Sharjah’s real estate sector set a new historical record in November 2025, with total transactions reaching AED 9.5 Billion, the highest monthly figure ever recorded in the emirate’s history, highlighting its exceptional growth. This unprecedented performance reflects the strength of Sharjah’s economic momentum and the real estate market’s capability to deliver record-breaking results over the years, reaffirming its position as ...

Arada has completed its third major acquisition in the UK residential market in as many months, after agreeing the purchase of a prime regeneration site in the South London borough of Southwark. The 99-101 Newington Causeway site comprises two vacant buildings, including a 10-storey building with a basement, and was previously home to The Salvation Army UK before its move ...

The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) concluded with a 12-day programme that drew 1,400,730 visitors from 206 countries, reinforcing Sharjah’s status as a major global hub for culture, books, and industry exchange. Under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’, the fair delivered one of its most internationally diverse editions, with 2,350 publishers and exhibitors from 118 countries, and a rights-trading ...

Participating under the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) pavilion, Shurooq’s stand located at S9-220, is spotlighting its Sharjah Collection; a growing portfolio of 7 eco-retreats featuring over 150 units, along heritage-inspired luxury stays that form part of its wider hospitality portfolio valued at over AED 920 million. These projects span mountains, deserts, mangroves, restored houses, and historic towns, ...

The Sharjah Executive Council on Tuesday approved a settlement for unauthorised lease contracts in the emirate, covering agreements signed before the implementation of Law No. (5) of 2024 on real estate leasing and its executive regulations. Under the decision, tenants who regularise previously uncertified contracts that expired before September 19, 2024, will benefit from a 50 per cent exemption on ...

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recorded a strong performance and significant growth across key metrics during the first half of 2025, reporting more than 37,000 new memberships and membership renewals, marking a growth of over 12 percent compared to the same period in 2024, which registered 33,000 memberships. The combined export and re-export values of registered member ...

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Sectoral Business Groups under its umbrella to ensure optimal performance and promote high-impact initiatives. These efforts aim to enhance competitiveness and attract new investments. The Chamber highlighted these groups as vital partners in achieving its strategic objectives and fostering sustainable economic growth across Sharjah. This commitment was ...

Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has signed a master research collaboration agreement with the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), one of the region’s foremost innovation ecosystems established to promote collaboration between industry, government, and academic and research organizations. The agreement aims to drive cutting-edge research and innovation in healthcare. The ...

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), organised the Sharjah–Japan Business Forum to explore new prospects for trade and investment cooperation. The forum aimed to deepen current partnerships between the two countries’ business communities, showcase high-potential opportunities in advanced technology and industrial fields, and provide a direct networking platform for ...

The second edition of Seal the Deal — the flagship pitch initiative fostering entrepreneurship and bridging innovative founders with leading investors and business leaders — was successfully held on October 23rd, 2025, during the Sharjah Investment Forum and the WAIPA World Investment Conference 2025. Organized by the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (now rebranded as SPARK), in collaboration with ...