The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has reported strong foreign direct investment performance in 2025, with the emirate recording a 45% year-on-year increase in project numbers, an 8.8% rise in capital investment, and 25.7% growth in job creation compared with 2024. The results underscore Sharjah’s expanding role as a competitive investment destination and reinforce […]

This Eid Al Adha, Masrah Al Qasba will open its 2026 live family theatre season with a year-long programme that brings beloved fairytales from page to stage. Running through December at Al Qasba, one of Sharjah’s most vibrant family destinations developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the season will feature four stage […]

Continuing its efforts to promote reading, creativity and community engagement, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has launched its May programme featuring a wide range of cultural, educational and community activities for all age groups, reinforcing the library’s role as an interactive knowledge hub. The programme includes workshops and discussions covering history, nature, science, programming, arts and […]

Expo Centre Sharjah is preparing to host the 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, one of the region’s leading events for luxury jewellery and timepieces. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run from 10th to 14th June, 2026. […]

As part of its strategic efforts to advance and support digital transformation in the field of Geographic Information Systems, Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) has launched a specialised training programme in GIS and GeoAI applications using ESRI technologies. The programme aims to enhance digital capabilities and build geospatial awareness among government entities, enabling them to leverage […]

Sharjah Art Foundation announces the reopening of Al Majarrah Park, located alongside the creek in the heritage district of Sharjah. Opening on 21st May 2026, the park is redesigned to bring residents and visitors together through recreation, conversation and shared cultural memories. The new plan for the park was conceived by renowned artist collective SUPERFLEX […]

The Cultural Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has announced the cultural personality to be honoured by the Sharjah Award for Gulf Women’s Creativity in its eighth edition, as part of preparations for the award ceremony. Salha Obaid Ghabash, Cultural Adviser at the Executive Office, stated that the designation of the “Cultural Personality” […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Growth Fund (EGF) to strengthen collaboration in supporting SMEs and start-ups within the national priority sectors. The partnership is designed to advance economic diversification objectives while boosting the competitiveness of UAE-based enterprises across key productive, industrial, and […]

The UAE’s fisheries and fishing sector is witnessing a new expansion of the “SFS Fisheries” system, the first digital platform of its kind at the national and regional levels, specialised in tracking and documenting fish landings and the origin of local catch. This comes as Fujairah has become the latest emirate to adopt SFS Fisheries, […]

Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the Center has launched its Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund on April 24th, 2026 The Fund introduces fast-tracked financial, operational, and marketing support for Sharjah-based startups and SMEs, enabling founders to navigate current market dynamics with resilience and […]