UAE developer Arada has awarded the main construction contract for a K-12 school at Masaar, its AED9.5 billion ($2.6 billion) forested megaproject in Sharjah. Developed in partnership with Bright Capital Investment, the new Reigate Grammar School is the first branch campus of a UK school in the emirate.
Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in the UAE, has announced plans to develop a new community mall within Hayyan, one of its projects in Sharjah, reinforcing the group’s vision of creating integrated destinations that enrich everyday living.
Arada has awarded two contracts for the next set of 2,210 homes in Sharjah’s AED35 billion Aljada megaproject. Collectively valued at AED2.04 billion ($555.48 million), the deals cover main construction activities across 14 residential blocks.
Arada Foundation said it has expanded its emergency accommodation support for travellers stranded in the UAE due to flight cancellations, opening 150 rooms at Aljada in Sharjah - free of charge. The move comes after an initial allocation of 100 rooms at Nest Hotel was fully booked, prompting Arada to release another 50 rooms.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport starting July 1, 2026, expanding its European network and improving direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy.
Sharjah will join ITB Berlin 2026 from March 3–5 under the Sharjah Pavilion, with a delegation of 20 public and private sector entities, in collaboration with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.
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.
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.
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.
Nomad, Sharjah’s new eco-luxury hospitality destination in Kalba, will receive first guests today (December 31).
