The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation (Ruwad) has supported 63 women-led projects worth AED11.5 million ($3.13 million) in the first half of 2026.
Sharjah has announced that a new 51,200-sq-m lake is being planned in Kalba as part of a wider development behind Al Marsh Square. The Al Freish Lake project will include 200 parking spaces, landscaped areas, waterfalls and walking paths, thus creating a family-friendly destination.
Sharjah has approved a three-phase plan to add 150 new passport control officers at its international airport, starting in October, as passenger traffic activity increases. The plan aims to keep pace with the airport’s significant growth and its expansion and development projects.
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) has announced that 90% of the work has been completed on a water distribution network project in Rawdat Al Qarat. The project, which will come up over a 34km area, is due for completion in November.
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has unveiled Azizi Florence, a $8.1 billion master-planned community marking its first project in Sharjah.
Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED4.6 billion ($1.25 billion) in August through 9,139 transactions across various areas of the northern emirate. The total traded area in sales transactions reached 12.5 million sq ft, thus reflecting the continued activity of Sharjah’s real estate market.
Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority said a vessel carrying a record 6,068 new energy vehicles from Chinese automaker BYD has departed Shenzhen city for the UAE's Khorfakkan Port, thus marking the launch of a new direct maritime route between the two countries.
Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8% in July from previous month to AED7 billion ($1.91 billion) with the number of deals up 25% hitting 9,376, said a report. The sales transactions covered 27.2 million sq ft in July, reflecting continued activity in the emirate's property market.
The UAE is set to host a major programme of international summits, exhibitions and trade forums throughout September 2026, bringing together global leaders, investors, businesses and specialists across sectors including energy, technology, media, education, real estate and cybersecurity.
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) is implementing a package of projects that will see the upgrade of its natural gas network across the emirate. These include the Al Hamah Gas Transmission Line Project, Al Muwardah 6 and Al Qutaina 3 Gas projects.
