European tourists make a beeline for Sharjah as 400,000 visit in 2023
Sharjah, UAE-- Nearly 400,000 visitors from Europe have traveled to Sharjah during last year, marking a notable 28 percent increase compared to the previous year, with Europeans constituting 27 percent of the total visitor count.Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) made the announcement during its press conference on Wednesday...
Sharjah Economic Development Department processes 14,210 licenses during Q3
Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has processed 14,210 licenses submitted through its smart applications on its website as well as service centers during the third quarter of 2021. Of the 14,210 licenses, 1,473 were issued licenses and the 12,737 renewed ones. SEDD data said commercial licenses took the lead with...India’s SGL opens plant in HFZA
The plant involves an initial investment of AED 50mn.ArcelorMittal arm buys Sharjah mill
ArcelorMittal Projects is a part of the ArcelorMittal Group.$2bn Arada project in new phase
Arada has launched the second residential phase of Masaar.Sharjah, Guatemala explore ways to boost trade, cultural ties
Sharjah and Guatemala have held discussions on enhancing trade exchange relations and joint investment opportunities in vital sectors like tourism, food security, and sustainable waste management, and others, as well as forge stronger bonds of cultural cooperation.Tribunal awards Dana Gas $607 million in a case against Iran’s state producer
DUBAI: Sharjah-based Dana Gas has been awarded $607.5 million as compensation for damages in a case against the Iranian state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). The damages were awarded by an international tribunal, which will hear the case for the final time in October 2022 in Paris. A final award...Sharjah, Saudi Arabia discuss real-estate investment
The discussions took place between the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the National Real Estate Committee of the Federation of Saudi Chambers on various ways to explore investment opportunities in the real-estate sector.Sharjah to showcase its FDI potential at Dubai Expo 2020
Invest in Sharjah has confirmed participation at the world’s biggest fair and announced it will host discussions and specialized activities to promote business and investment opportunities in the emirate.Sharjah turns to Italy to digitize rare manuscripts
The move will see the digitization of more than 2,500 rare Arabic manuscripts dating back to more than 450 years.Fans to return in small numbers to UAE leg of Indian Premier League
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, in a statement on its website, has confirmed the earlier reports, which now mean that the UAE will earn even more revenue than what it usually generates from the sporting events it hosts.Sharjah’s Sewa delivers gas to Kalba, Khorfakkan
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) has completed the delivery of natural gas to 112 housing projects in the cities of Kalba and Khorfakkan.ADNOC L&S acquires line boats
Boats used for marine services at Abu Dhabi petroleum ports.UAE to set up waste-to-energy plants to get rid of trash
The United Arab Emirates is looking to construct a set of waste incinerators around the country in order to burn up two thirds of the trash.Sharjah survey to measure sector-wise growth in emirate
Department of Statistics and Community Development said the impact of government policies on the economy is reflected in the survey data.BCCI announces remaining IPL match schedule across UAE
The 31 remaining matches of this year’s IPL will be spread across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and SharjahSharjah unveils new tourism rest house project in Khor Fakkan
Sharjah as opened the Al Suhub Rest Area tourism project, located 600 m above sea level in Khor FakkanMeet Nora Al-Matrooshi, first Arab woman astronaut in training
Matrooshi, 28, hopes she will have the opportunity to visit space one day She and her fellow countryman, Mohammad Al-Mulla, will train at NASA DUBAI: The UAE’s Nora Al-Matrooshi is the first Arab woman to start training to be an astronaut, one of two Emiratis picked from thousands of applicants...Sharjah Police arrest 6 for smuggling drugs worth $9.5 million
Sharjah Police’s Anti-Narcotics Department recently seized 215 kg drugs with a market value AED35 million ($9.53 million) The cops seized 209 kg of crystal meth and 6.7 kg of heroin and opium in 182 boxes from them Sharjah Police’s Anti-Narcotics Department recently seized 215 kg drugs with a market value...Sharjah explores new avenues of cooperation with Guatemala
The focus of the discussions was particularly on renewable energy, culture, and tourism They also explored the opportunities available to Guatemala to participate in Sharjah’s year-round events Sharjah’s Department of Government Relations Chairman Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi and Guatemala’s Ambassador to the UAE Lars Pira Perez recently met to...Sharjah sees Al Hamriyah plant work over 80% completed
The plant has a gas turbine with a production capacity of 400 MW It also has a heat recovery boiler as well as a steam turbine with a capacity of 200 MW The Hamriyah Independent Power Plant in Sharjah is seeing steady progress, with more than 80% work already completed,...Sharjah and Guatemala to boost economic ties, shore up investments
the Sharjah Chamber is keen to enter the Central American markets as a fertile market for agricultural and food products The two countries want to boost economic ties and bolster investments in food security, waste management and tourism Sharjah and Guatemala are looking at ways to boost economic ties and...Sharjah, Guatemala discuss boosting economic ties
They also discussed topics such as stimulating investments in food security, waste management, and natural tourism fieldsSharjah to protect, breed Arabian Peninsula wildlife
The emirate has explored the first nesting of olive Ridley sea turtles in the mangrove reserve of KalbaSharjah proposes real-estate reform
These include reviewing the ownership of granted lands, completing the electronic structure, and launching a real-estate calculator SCC members also discussed the development of electronic services and the introduction of a real-estate training programme The Sharjah Consultative Council, during its 18th session, called for reforms in the real-estate sector, like...Sharjah Health Authority service charges get ruler’s approval
Local reports said the charges enhance the progress of business in the health sector They also reportedly provide a stimulating environment through the best services, procedures and facilities The Sharjah Executive Council on Tuesday, June 1, approved Sharjah Health Authority service charges. Local reports said the charges enhance the progress...Sharjah industry body to send trade mission to Russia in September
The delegation will look to strengthen economic ties, develop industries, improve trade exchanges with their Russian counterparts The center is an initiative of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry A trade mission from the Sharjah Exports Development Center, an initiative of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will go to...$2.3 billion of realty deals in four emirates in Q1 2021
The deals are a sign that the worst is over and smart recovery is picking upSharjah concludes campaign to update landowners’ data
Landowners yet to update their property data can approach Real Estate Registration DepartmentSharjah schools honored for being sensitive to needs of pupils
The SCFO is an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah It launched the project in August 2019 in collaboration with UNICEF and in partnership with Sharjah Private Education Authority and Sharjah Education Council The Sharjah Child Friendly Office on Sunday, May 30, honored 26 schools and...Sharjah Ruler approves nearly AED52 million in debt settlements
This is the emirate’s 20th group of payments approved to the Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee The total amount processed since the first payments is AED 786,786,153 for 1,576 beneficiaries Sharjah’s ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has approved AED 51,907,000 to settle 99 cases of debt for citizens of...Sharjah Innovation Park, PLM launch Future of Retail Conference
The conference discusses digital competition in the retail sector Real shops, experts said, will now focus more on the experience of customers A conference in Sharjah on Wednesday (May 26) discussed the high level of digital competition in the retail sector, how suppliers will boost direct-to-consumer relationships and the need...New distribution company to help Sharjah publishers reach global markets
New publishing company under the Emirates Publishers Association being set up The company will operate from the EPA headquarters near Expo Centre Sharjah Sharjah ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi on Thursday, May 20, ordered the setting up of a new publishing company under the aegis of the Emirates...