Emaar Hospitality Group has opened Vida Aljada, marking the Vida Hotels & Resorts brand’s debut in Sharjah and adding a five-star lifestyle destination to Aljada, the mixed-use development by Arada.
Air Arabia will add a fourth daily non-stop flight between Sharjah and Bangkok from 25 October 2026, increasing its service to 28 weekly flights and strengthening UAE-Thailand connectivity.
Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council, has approved raising the “dignified living allowance” for Sharjah government employees and other beneficiaries to AED20,000 a month ($5,445.88), at an annual cost exceeding AED1.187 billion, effective September.
Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority said a vessel carrying a record 6,068 new energy vehicles from Chinese automaker BYD has departed Shenzhen city for the UAE's Khorfakkan Port, thus marking the launch of a new direct maritime route between the two countries.
Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8% in July from previous month to AED7 billion ($1.91 billion) with the number of deals up 25% hitting 9,376, said a report. The sales transactions covered 27.2 million sq ft in July, reflecting continued activity in the emirate's property market.
The UAE is set to host a major programme of international summits, exhibitions and trade forums throughout September 2026, bringing together global leaders, investors, businesses and specialists across sectors including energy, technology, media, education, real estate and cybersecurity.
Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) is implementing a package of projects that will see the upgrade of its natural gas network across the emirate. These include the Al Hamah Gas Transmission Line Project, Al Muwardah 6 and Al Qutaina 3 Gas projects.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf from December 16, 2026. Düsseldorf becomes the carrier’s third German destination from Sharjah, alongside Munich and Frankfurt.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will open a 5-km-long expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two new lanes for traffic flowing from Sharjah towards Wadi Al Amardi Area.
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is implementing natural gas network projects worth more than AED7.1 million ($1.9 million) across Sharjah City, as it works to expand infrastructure, meet rising demand and improve service quality while maintaining international safety standards.
