Sharjah

Construction & Real Estate Education, HR & Training

Shurooq, Sanam to develop new K-12 school in Sharjah

Sat, 23 May 2026

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that it has signed an agreement with Sanam Group’s education platform to develop a new K-12 school in the emirate. The project will come up on a 29,275-sq-m plot within Sharjah Sustainable City.

Construction & Real Estate

Sanzen starts work on $408m Sharjah residential development

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Sanzen, a UAE-based real estate developer, has announced that it has broken ground on Sukoon, an AED1.5 billion ($408 million) residential development in Sharjah comprising 859 villas and townhouses across four phases. The Phase 1 work has been awarded to PTC, a UAE-based company with more than five decades of experience.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada starts handover of first homes at Sharjah lifestyle hub

Thu, 09 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has announced the handover of its first residential homes at Sharjah’s newest lifestyle and hospitality destination - Vida Residences Aljada. A four-building complex, Vida Aljada features 255 branded residences, 149 serviced apartments and 175-key hotel.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada launches fifth phase of Sharjah forest community development

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

UAE developer Arada has launched sales at Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah, comprising eight gated neighbourhoods spread over a 21 million sq ft masterplan. Layan will provide a selection of two- to five-bedroom properties.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Miscellaneous

Four expats injured in Khorfakkan Port fire incident

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Sharjah authorities have confirmed that four Asian nationals have been injured in an incident at Khorfakkan Port after falling debris sparked a fire. A Nepali national was severely wounded, while three Pakistanis sustained minor injuries following a successful interception by UAE air defence systems.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada achieves key safety milestone at $9.5bn Sharjah megacommunity

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has achieved a major milestone by clocking over 100 million safe man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) at its AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Sharjah megacommunity Aljada. Scope of work included residential, retail, hospitality and leisure as well as infrastructure and landscaping.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Eurogulf Transformer expands Hamriyah Free Zone facility with new investment

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Eurogulf Transformer FZE, a manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, has announced plans to expand its industrial facilities in Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah, with a new investment of nearly AED60 million ($16.34 million).

Construction & Real Estate

Alef Group awards contracts for final phase of its flagship Sharjah project

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

UAE-based Alef Group has awarded construction contracts worth AED750 million ($204 million), marking the commencement of the final phase of its flagship Hayyan development in Sharjah. The Samr 1, Samr 2, and Deem residential clusters feature more than 700 residential units.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada unveils Jenna complex featuring 600 residences at Aljada

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Arada has unveiled Jenna, a new upscale residential complex situated in the AED35 billion ($9.53 billion) Aljada mega community in Sharjah.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada starts handover of 138 homes at Sharjah mega community

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Leading UAE developer Arada has announced that it has begun the handover of 138 new apartments at its AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Aljada megacommunity in Sharjah, following the completion of construction of the two Il Teatro Residences buildings.