Sharjah

Construction & Real Estate

Arada awards $555m contracts to build 14 apartment blocks in Aljada

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada offers free accommodation for stranded UAE passengers at Aljada

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia to launch daily Sharjah–Rome flights

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Sharjah set for ITB Berlin 2026 participation

Wed, 25 Feb 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ArcelorMittal to set up third manufacturing plant in Sharjah

Wed, 18 Feb 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate Health & Environment

Medcare launches its second hospital in Sharjah

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

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.

Construction & Real Estate

Arada awards $735m contracts for Sharjah’s woodland megaproject

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

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.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Eco-luxury hospitality destination Nomad opens in Kalba

Wed, 31 Dec 2025

Nomad, Sharjah’s new eco-luxury hospitality destination in Kalba, will receive first guests today (December 31).

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sharjah 2026 budget sees $12.12bn spending

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

The 2026 general budget for the UAE emirate of Sharjah, which proposes a total expenditure of AED44.5 billion ($12.12 billion), has been approved by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

Miscellaneous

Sharjah ruler awards $7m for sports clubs

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a generous reward of AED26 million ($7.08 million) for the clubs in Sharjah that excelled in sports during the 2024-2025 season.