Sharjah

Miscellaneous

Sharjah police bust $2.4bn global crime ring, protect $17.7bn in assets

Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Sharjah Police have dismantled four international criminal networks involved in an elaborate AED8.8 billion ($2.4 billion) cyber fraud and money laundering operation, arresting 33 suspects and securing more than AED65 billion in corporate assets in one of the UAE's major crackdowns on organised cross-border financial crime.

Construction & Real Estate

Aldar seals $300m deal with Arada for premium Sharjah residential units

Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced the signing of an AED1.1 billion ($300 million) forward purchase agreement with Arada for three residential blocks comprising over 1,100 units across nine buildings in Aljada, Sharjah’s flagship mixed-use master development.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SIF 2026 to put business resilience, future leadership in focus

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) will host a series of specialised workshops within its programme of more than 140 activities.

Construction & Real Estate

Azizi announces biggest-ever sales event for $8.2bn Sharjah project

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Azizi Developments is gearing up for the biggest sales event linked to its AED30 billion ($8.2 billion) master-planned community in Sharjah - Azizi Florence - featuring more than 10,000 residences, including over 7,200 villas and townhouses and more than 3,000 apartments.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping Lifestyle

Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition opens at ECS

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

The fourth Emirates Perfumes and Oud Exhibition and the second Middle East Cosmetics Show has opened at Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), bringing together regional and international companies and brands.

Education, HR & Training

The Big Heart Foundation launches ‘Educate the Heart’

Thu, 01 Oct 2026

The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has launched the fourth edition of ‘Educate the Heart’, bringing together more than 12,000 students, 47 teachers and 47 schools across Sharjah for a year-long programme.

Finance & Capital Market

Sharjah Ruler approves $110m for social support schemes

Fri, 09 Jan 2026

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved new support measures through the Sharjah Social Services Department to help improve the lives of local residents.

Construction & Real Estate

Top Sharjah real estate expo opens this month with 200+ projects

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

Acres, a leading real estate exhibition, kicks off this month drawing some of the top property developers and investment companies to Sharjah. The four-day event will be featuring more than 200 projects covering residential, commercial, industrial and other key sectors.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Sharjah's industrial real estate deals soar to $2.5bn in 2025

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Sharjah's industrial real estate sector has achieved unprecedented growth in FY 2025 with its transaction values ​​surging to hit AED9.24 billion ($2.5 billion), up 88.7% over the previous year, thus reflecting growing investor confidence and the attractiveness of its industrial property market, said a report.

Construction & Real Estate

Sanzen announces sell-out of Phase I units of $642m Sharjah villa project

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Sanzen Real Estate Development has announced the complete sell-out of all 240 villas in Phase One of its AED2.36 billion ($642 million) integrated residential project Sukoon located in Al Tay area near the Sharjah-Dubai border. On completion, it will boast 859 villas along with key amenities.