Mleiha Dairy products are being introduced in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock and the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production EST
Sharjah
Dubai
UAE real estate: Property market records high growth in H1 2024; Dubai transactions hit $94bn
Dubai led with over 12 new projects from companies like Emaar, Deyaar, and Dubai Investments, including an expansion of The Dubai Mall
cultural heritage
Sharjah Ruler allocates AED21mn for Al Mansour Fort Restoration compensation
Mohammed Al Nazer, the official spokesman for the Sharjah Planning and Survey Department, announced this directive during an appearance on the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority’s ‘Direct Line’ programme
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
FDI in Sharjah
Sharjah FDI boom: Q1 sees 44% rise in projects, $140.6mn capital influx
Sharjah’s FDI skyrockets with 44% more projects in Q1 2024, following 2023’s record-breaking 2,064% surge in greenfield FDI, attracting $2.75bn and creating 1,500+ jobs.
Sharjah
Sharjah ruler orders AED50,000 compensation for rain-damaged homes
Sharjah ruler increased rain damage compensation to more than $4m
Al Noor Island
Sharjah’s Al Noor Island listed among top 10 attractions in the Middle East
Developed and managed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, the destination offers a unique blend of nature, art, and entertainment
Sharjah
Sharjah initiates move to align ‘Takamul’ government financial system with recognised global standards
Introduced in 2006, Takamul has established itself as a leading integrated system for government financial resources in the Arab world
communications
Sharjah announces new free zone
Sharjah issues decree to form Communication Technologies Free Zone
Sharjah
Sharjah Summer Promotions festival kicks off
The two-month extravaganza features a plethora of promotional deals for both Sharjah’s residents and visitors
air travel
Middle East private jet boom fuels Gama Aviation’s $100m Sharjah expansion
UK-based aviation services firm sees UAE as key growth market, plans regional FBO network
Dairy products
Sharjah’s EKTFA contracts Tetra Pak for packaging line at its Mleiha Dairy
The first-of-its-kind factory in the UAE for dairy production based on organic farming will use the latest packaging solutions from Swedish company
Eid Al Adha
Sharjah Livestock Market introduces pre-booking, home delivery services for Eid Al Adha sacrificial animals
The market will be open to the public throughout the days of Eid al-Adha from 6:00 AM until midnight
Arada
Sharjah real estate developer Arada’s $400mn sukuk issuance draws robust investor demand, oversubscribed 3.5 times
The Sukuk issuance saw strong demand from both regional and international investors
electric vehicles
Expo Centre Sharjah partners with MIE Events to launch Middle East Electric Vehicle Show 2025
The agreement sets the stage for the largest event in the electric vehicle industry, with expected participation of over 100 global brands
Arada
Arada awards AED1.48bn contracts for final phases of Sharjah’s Masaar woodland megaproject
Construction will begin immediately on 1,025 homes, with the entire community scheduled for completion by the end of 2026
alef group
Sharjah’s Alef Group announces completion of Show Villa at Hayyan
The Show Villa is part of the AED3.5 billion project, comprising 1,882 residential mansions, villas, and townhouses