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Sharjah real estate market hits $1.09bn in April 2025 transactions
Sales occurred across 117 areas throughout Sharjah, involving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural properties
annual leave
Sharjah announces new leave policy
Sharjah to offer a new category of leave for qualifying workers in the emirate
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Sharjah welcomed 1.6m hotel guests in 2024; Russia and India top incoming visitors with China rising fast
Sharjah tourism is booming with an 11 per cent increase in hotel visitors last year
Al Maktoum International Airport
ATM 2025: Sharjah to play a ‘pivotal role’ when Dubai shifts airport operations to Al Maktoum International, says Arada boss
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business¸ Arada COO Amit Arora revealed new hospitality plans as Sharjah gears up for a larger role in UAE’s tourism and aviation space
Aljada
ATM 2025: Arada unveils all new Nest Hotel brand with first property in Sharjah
Situated five minutes from Sharjah International Airport, Nest Hotel Aljada will open in October this year
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RTA announces Dubai to Sharjah bus
Dubai announces major route improvements and new Dubai to Sharjah service
Sharjah
Sharjah real estate transactions hit $3.6bn in Q1; top neighbourhoods and investor nationalities revealed
Sharjah real estate transaction value increased by 32 per cent in the first three months of 2025
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Sharjah approves plan to waive historic traffic fines
Sharjah Executive Council approves plan to waive traffic fines more than 10-years old
Sharjah
Sharjah announces new salary scale job grades
Sharjah has introduced new job grade structure in the emirate
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Sharjah Souq Al Jubail draws 400,000 visitors during Ramadan period
This number represents a marked increase compared to previous years, cementing the market’s position as a primary shopping destination in Sharjah
Ramadan
Sharjah Ramadan Festival 2025 ends with $136m in sales
Sharjah Ramadan Festival reports 25 per cent year-on-year growth
Eid
Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Sharjah reveals dates of Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector workers
SEWA
SEWA opens $136mn 220 kV substation in Sharjah airport area
SEWA collaborated with Siemens Energy and General Projects Company for Mechanical and Electrical Contracting to deliver the installation
Arada
Arada awards $164mn contract to MBCC for first phase of Sharjah’s new commercial hub
The eight smart blocks included in the first phase include Arada’s headquarters, a nine-floor building
Electric Buses
Sharjah RTA partners with King Long to enhance green mobility with electric buses
The move supports the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority’s (SRTA) efforts to accelerate sustainable mobility in the UAE’s public transport landscape
Sharjah
Sharjah launches first digital taxi service with Yango app, 500 vehicles in trial phase
The Yango app, available for free on iOS and Android in multiple languages including Arabic and English, allows users to book taxis by setting their destination