The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) said it has completed a project to connect natural gas services to Dibba Al Hisn in the northern emirate. The work involved construction of a gas pumping station, a 46-km pipeline network as well as providing internal connections to 200 residences.
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.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, on Thursday announced the launch of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Aleppo, effective July 4, further strengthening its connectivity to Syria.
Sharjah’s 102 hotels welcomed 2.1 million guests in 2025, marking a 22% annual increase, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Hotel revenues rose 20% to AED780 million ($212 million), with average stays recorded at two nights.
