Sharjah has witnessed steady tourism growth as hotel guest numbers climb in the year to August
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foreign direct investment
Inside Sharjah’s $2.75bn eco-tourism drive
A green revolution is quietly unfolding in Sharjah as the emirate attracts record FDI and bets big on eco-tourism
Abu dhabi tourism
How UAE World’s Coolest Winter campaign in all 7 emirates can boost tourism, help $123bn GDP target and inspire country: ministers
UAE ministers and officials explain the importance of World’s Coolest Winter campaign to tourism, economy and unifying the seven emirates
Al Heera Beach
Shurooq opens its latest beachfront destination in Sharjah
Shurooq said three of the commercial units have opened on Thursday, while another three commercial units will be launched before the New Year, and an additional two units in January 2023
holiday homes
Sharjah sets up framework to regulate ‘holiday homes’ in the emirate
Under the “Sharjah Holiday Homes Project,” homeowners will have to register and secure licensing from the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)
bilateral cooperation
Sharjah industry bodies discuss bilateral tourism opportunities with Macedonian delegation
North Macedonia wants to attract more tourists from the Arab Gulf countries, with a target of 2.6 million visitors this year and 3.2 million in 2023, says its ambassador to the UAE
Australia
Australia, US keen to copy Sharjah’s Sustainable City model, says senior Shurooq exec
Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal says Sharjah Investment and Development Authority is keen to invest across Gulf, Arab countries
Africa
Sharjah ruler inaugurates world’s largest safari project outside Africa
Sharjah Safari will be home to more than 50,000 animals from more than 120 species
Marriott International
Marriott’s Autograph brand to make Sharjah debut after franchise deal
Shurooq signs franchise agreement with Marriott International for two new projects set in the emirate’s scenic East Coast
Al Hira Beach
Sharjah teams up with world champion Dakota Schuetz to develop pro skate park
KOTA Skatepark will be part of Sharjah’s $23.6m Al Hira Beach project
Khorfakkan
Sharjah announces expansion plan for Khorfakkan beach
Khorfakkan beach will be extended by 1km as part of AED95m tourism project
Al Hira Beach
Sharjah set to open largest beach project in early 2022 amid tourism push
Al Hira Beach project, which extends over a 3.5km stretch across the shoreline, is set to open in early 2022
Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal
Sharjah unveils four new luxury hospitality projects amid tourism push
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority chief reveals ‘exciting expansion’ of tourism portfolio
Khorfakkan Beach
Sharjah unveils $53m beach projects to enhance tourism offering
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority announces Al Luluyah Beach project and Al Hira Beach project
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GCC tourism prospects
In pictures: Sultan Al Qasimi visits Sharjah’s eco-retreat Al Faya Lodge and Al Badayer Oasis
Al Badayer Oasis in Al Badayer and Al Faya Lodge in Mleiha, which fall under the “Sharjah Collection” – the luxury hospitality brand of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), operated and fall under the management of the Mysk by Shaza brand
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Al Majaz Waterfront
In pictures: Sharjah Light Festival 2020 dazzles spectators across emirate
Shows ongoing at Masjid Al Noor, Al Qasba, Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry & Omran Taryam Square
Al Badayer Oasis
Sharjah chases glamping tourists with opening of new desert retreat
Shaza Hotels has announced the opening of Al Badayer Oasis, a desert retreat in Sharjah