Gulftainer, a leading global trade infrastructure company based in the UAE, has signed a binding agreement for a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal on Thailand’s Chao Phraya River.
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is set to unveil Azizi Florence, an AED30 billion ($8.17 billion) master-planned community in Sharjah, on Thursday.
Sharjah will showcase its expanding tourism sector and future-focused initiatives at Arabian Travel Market 2026, running September 14–17 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Through its new “Sharjah Pavilion – Visit Sharjah,” SCTDA will bring together more than 30 government and private-sector entities.
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.
Sharjah had last year attracted 142 foreign investment projects worth AED7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) and is now planning to target further investment in technology, manufacturing, logistics and clean energy. It will explore new opportunities in India, US, Britain and European markets.
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.
ASAS Real Estate, a unit of Sharjah Islamic Bank, has announced the start of infrastructure development works across 11 residential, commercial and industrial land projects in the emirate. The work covers internal roads, electricity, water and telecom networks as well as street lighting.
Sharjah has announced that a new 51,200-sq-m lake is being planned in Kalba as part of a wider development behind Al Marsh Square. The Al Freish Lake project will include 200 parking spaces, landscaped areas, waterfalls and walking paths, thus creating a family-friendly destination.
Sharjah has approved a three-phase plan to add 150 new passport control officers at its international airport, starting in October, as passenger traffic activity increases. The plan aims to keep pace with the airport’s significant growth and its expansion and development projects.
