Sharjah Airport has reported robust operational growth in the third quarter of 2025, with the number of passengers rising to 5,127,120, marking a16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 4.39 million passengers. These figures reaffirm the airport’s position as a leading destination both locally and internationally.On aircraft movements, the total number […]

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) commences tomorrow (Wednesday, October 22), at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre; held in conjunction with the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) for the first time in Sharjah. The joint agenda is set to convene more than 10,000 participants from 142 countries, and […]

With a packed agenda featuring over 60 specialised workshops and conference sessions, the collaborative Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) and World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) is designed to advise and realise practical change in the global investment environment. The workshops will offer practical guidance on supporting SMEs with financing and local services, empowering youth entrepreneurship, […]

Sharjah, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, proudly holds the title of Cultural Capital of the Arab World, a recognition bestowed by UNESCO in 1998. This title is not merely symbolic, it reflects the emirate’s unwavering commitment to preserving Arab heritage, promoting education, and fostering creativity across generations. Sharjah has built […]

Nama Women Advancement (NAMA), in partnership with Al Dhaid University, is cultivating the next generation of women-led agribusinesses with the launch of its Agri-business Programme. The six-week initiative, hosted in Al Dhaid and Khorfakkan, is designed to enable women to leverage their homes and gardens as springboards for sustainable enterprises, simultaneously fostering economic participation and […]

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has signed a cooperation agreement with e& UAE to provide incoming tourists with a free visitor SIM cardupon arrival at Sharjah Airport. The partnership aims to enhance the travel experience and strengthen digital services. The service will enable visitors to connect to the internet as soon as they arrive. Each […]

Held under the theme ‘Between You and a Book’, the official agenda for the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), is set to run from November 5-16, 2025 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the world renowned fair will host more than 2,350 publishers and exhibitors representing 118 countries. […]

The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) has announced a powerhouse lineup of over 95 world-class speakers, headlined by Codie Sanchez, the investor-turned-influencer followed by more than 10 million entrepreneurs for her contrarian wealth strategies; Mohamed A. El-Erian, one of the world’s most respected economic minds and Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz; Raj Shamani, India’s #1 […]

Expo Centre Sharjah officially inaugurated today, Wednesday, the first edition of the Middle East Cosmetics Show, a new flagship annual event added to its calendar. Organised by Expo Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the five-day exhibition runs until 12 October, bringing together more than 200 local and […]

Over the past 15 years, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has advanced beyond traditional urban development to firmly establish Sharjah as a global centre for culture and the arts, a sustainable platform for knowledge, and a dynamic destination for the creative economy in the region. According to Shurooq’s recently issued 15-year progress report, […]