Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Air Arabia to offer exclusive travel and tourism benefits to employees of both authorities. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and advancing strategic partnerships that deliver meaningful value through tailored […]

 The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) received 4,411 requests for approving electricity, water and natural gas design plans for commercial, residential, industrial, government and agricultural buildings across the emirate during the first quarter of 2026. The authority also issued 718 no-objection certificates covering electricity, water, gas and fibre-optic services, in addition to 441 […]

The Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs announced its readiness to welcome worshippers for Eid Al Adha prayers. They have designated 698 mosques throughout the emirate’s cities and regions. The department confirmed that the mosques are completely prepared. They have finished several preparatory tasks, including general cleaning and preventive maintenance. The department has chosen over 90 […]

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), chaired a board meeting attended by board members and senior executives to review the Authority’s 2025–2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap, discuss the expansion of its international participation programme across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, and assess progress on strategic projects […]

Sharjah Municipality (SM) has announced the completion of the new rubber walking track at Green Belt Park, officially opening it to the public for walking and jogging from Monday. The project was completed after all the required works had been finalised, including the installation of a specialised rubberised track, environmentally friendly lighting, and extensive landscaping […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with SANAM Group to develop a new K-12 school in Sharjah Sustainable City. The project, with an investment value expected to reach up to USD 50 million over the coming years, will be developed on a 29,275-square-metre plot owned by Shurooq in Sharjah Sustainable […]

Around 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, according to UNESCO. Yet the digital space reflects only a fraction of that diversity. English accounts for 49.6 per cent of websites whose language can be identified, while Arabic represents just 0.6 per cent, according to W3Techs data. In that landscape, the movement of literature across borders depends increasingly […]

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is bringing together theatre, live entertainment, beachside adventures and community experiences across its destinations this Eid Al Adha, with celebrations taking place at Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Heera Beach and Khorfakkan Beach. Running from 27 to 30 May, the programme invites residents and visitors to experience […]

The sixth edition of the Eid Al Adha Exhibition will open tomorrow, Wednesday, at Expo Centre Sharjah, and will run until 31st May 2026. The 12-day exhibition will feature more than 100 international, regional, and local brands, offering exclusive promotional offers and discounts of up to 75 per cent across a wide range of products. […]

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) has unveiled a major new expansion within its dedicated logistics and warehousing district, “U2”, with the addition of 56 new warehouses spanning a total area of nearly 340,000 square feet. The expansion raises the total number of warehouses across the Free Zone to approximately 2,500 and […]