Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that steady progress is being made on two flagship projects within its real estate portfolio - Sharjah Sustainable City and Ajwan Khorfakkan - with the work on key additional community facilities nearing the final stages.
Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, launched its new double daily non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. The inaugural flight departed on July 4.
Unique Group, a leader in subsea engineering and technology, has appointed Giovanni Corbetta as its new CEO. An industry veteran, he brings over three decades of leadership experience in offshore energy, subsea, marine services and engineering to the Sharjah-based company.
Mleiha National Park has been shortlisted for the “Middle East’s Leading National Park 2026” award at the 33rd World Travel Awards, recognising Sharjah’s growing prominence in heritage and ecotourism.
The total value of real estate sector transactions in Sharjah reached approximately AED29.5 billion ($8.03 billion) during the first half of 2026, marking a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced a package of incentives and facilities to support tourism establishments in the emirate.
The number of business licences issued and renewed in the northern emirate of Sharjah rose 2% year-on-year to 38,169 during the first half of 2026. Commercial licences accounted for the lion’s share of the new registrations hitting 2,514, followed by 1,407 professional licences and 276 industrial licences.
Alef Group has announced the official launch of its AED4 billion ($1.1 billion) residential development, Linar, in Al Mamzar, Sharjah. The group's flagship project offers a new coastal address featuring 2,620 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units along with a limited number of exclusive penthouses.
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with Afhad Holding to activate a 15,095-sq-m plot in Kshisha into a new retail destination, marking a key step in expanding commercial infrastructure across emirate's growing residential districts.
HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the 2026 employment plan, which provides 3,000 job opportunities for Sharjah citizens within government entities across the emirate, reported Wam.
