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 […]

Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22 percent decline […]

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 […]