The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has announced the inscription of four new archaeological sites in the emirate of Sharjah on the Islamic World Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO). The newly listed sites are Wadi Al-Helou: A Witness to Copper Mining; the Prehistoric Cultural Landscape of Al-Faya; the historic […]

Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) issued 8,385 no-objection certificates (NOCs) for roadworks, excavation and construction projects across various areas of Sharjah city in 2025. The certificates covered both new and existing projects requiring the connection, modification, or upgrading of electricity, water, gas, and fibre-optic networks. SEWA also updated geographic information systems (GIS) data […]

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Dubai (AmCham Dubai), organised ‘Business and Golf Day 2026’ as part of joint efforts to enhance investment between the business communities of the Emirate of Sharjah and the United States of America. Held at Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, […]

Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest budget carrier operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today announced its strongest-ever financial and operational performance for the full year ended December 31, 2025. Financial and Operational Performance 2025: Air Arabia posted a record pre-tax net profit of AED 1.8 billion for the full year ended […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will launch the 36th edition of Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2026 from 15th February to 25th March across all cities and regions of the emirate, including the Central and Eastern regions. Held under the theme “Ramadan Spirit in Heart of Sharjah”, the festival coincides with the UAE’s Year […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) logged a surge in new memberships in 2025, registering 8,385 new companies. The Chamber now boasts 76,110 active members, a growth of over 14 percent compared to 2024. SCCI also reported 67,725 renewals and 2,288 free zone memberships, issuing 90,983 certificates of origin with exports and re-exports […]

Emirates Post issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark Sharjah Heritage Days. The initiative, a cultural partnership with the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), coincides with the 23rd edition of the event, held from 4th to 15th February, in the Heart of Sharjah district, under the theme “The Radiance of Authenticity.” The stamp’s release reflects […]

The House of Wisdom in Sharjah welcomed His Excellency Alberto Fernando Santos, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Culture, in the presence of Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR.) The visit was aimed at strengthening avenues of cultural and knowledge-based cooperation between Sharjah and Portuguese cultural institutions, and […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed ways to strengthen economic relations and establish sustainable partnerships between the business communities of Sharjah and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). The discussions focused on promoting bilateral trade and investment flows and expanding them into new avenues that serve the shared economic interests of […]

The Emirate of Sharjah has been selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to participate in the pilot implementation of the Early Childhood Care and Education – Progress Assessment and Transformation Tool (ECCE-PATT). The selection recognises Sharjah’s sustained efforts to advance early childhood systems through evidence-based policy, effective governance, and the […]