Sharjah

Construction & Real Estate

ArcelorMittal to set up third manufacturing plant in Sharjah

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

ArcelorMittal Projects, part of the world-leading steel and mining group ArcelorMittal, has announced plans to establish its third plant at the Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah, spanning over a 1.4 million sq ft area. The operations are set to begin at the facility later this year.

Construction & Real Estate

Medcare launches its second hospital in Sharjah

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Medcare, one of the leading providers of premium healthcare services in the UAE, has announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada awards $735m contracts for Sharjah’s woodland megaproject

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

UAE developer Arada has awarded AED2.7 billion ($735 million) contracts for Masaar 2, a forested megaproject in Sharjah. The scope of work includes construction of 1,997 homes across four phases as well as complete design and supervision work.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Eco-luxury hospitality destination Nomad opens in Kalba

Wed, 31 Dec 2025

Nomad, Sharjah’s new eco-luxury hospitality destination in Kalba, will receive first guests today (December 31).

Finance & Capital Market

Sharjah 2026 budget sees $12.12bn spending

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

The 2026 general budget for the UAE emirate of Sharjah, which proposes a total expenditure of AED44.5 billion ($12.12 billion), has been approved by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Miscellaneous

Sharjah ruler awards $7m for sports clubs

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a generous reward of AED26 million ($7.08 million) for the clubs in Sharjah that excelled in sports during the 2024-2025 season.

Construction & Real Estate

Raimondi deploys six flat-top cranes at Sharjah community project site

Wed, 17 Dec 2025

Raimondi has announced the installation of six flat-top tower cranes for a major construction phase of Aljada, the large-scale master community development from Sharjah developer Arada. This marks the first time cranes from Raimondi T Series are being deployed at a GCC jobsite.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia launches daily flights to Munich from Sharjah

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa has announced the official launch of its daily non-stop flights to Munich from its hub in Sharjah, thus marking the airline’s first German destination served directly from UAE.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia starts daily flights between Sharjah-Krabi

Sun, 30 Nov 2025

Air Arabia has launched a daily nonstop service between Sharjah and Krabi, enhancing connections between the UAE and Thailand. The inaugural flight on November 28, 2025, was welcomed at Krabi Airport by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Air Arabia officials.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia introduces Sharjah Home Check-in Service

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, has introduced Sharjah Home Check-In, a service that allows passengers to complete their check-in from home, offering added convenience and a smoother travel experience.