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Ruler of Sharjah visits Al Badayer and Al Faya Retreats, emirate’s latest luxury tourism offerings by Shurooq

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, visited today (Monday) the Al Faya Retreat nestled in the heart of the Mleiha desert and the Al Badayer Retreat situated in the Al Badayer desert, which are part of the ‘Sharjah Collection’ – the luxury hospitality brand of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), managed by ‘Mysk by Shaza’. During the tour, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah gained detailed insights into the world-class facilities which are being offered by both retreats, and their distinctive features which position them as one…
read more »House of Wisdom: Sharjah’s new cultural landmark

A Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) project, House of Wisdom reimagines libraries for the 21st century, and is scheduled for public opening in April this year in Sharjah. Boasting a built-up area of 12,000 square metres and characterised by iconic design elements, contemporary Arabic architecture and interactive facilities, this high-tech library and social hub was unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah on 23 April 2019, to mark the celebration of the emirate’s recognition as UNESCO World Book Capital 2019. Sharjah was the first city in…
read more »Shurooq’s Al Badayer Oasis welcomes guests at Al Badayer desert in Sharjah

This picturesque oasis is first of its kind in the UAE with a unique design inspired by traditional Emirati heritage. It is the ultimate desert experience nestled in Al Badayer desert’s burnt orange dunes, which are famously known to be ‘made for adventure’. Al Badayer is one of the most popular tourist areas in Sharjah and the UAE, favoured by dune bashers, camping enthusiasts and international tourists flying in to savour authentic Emirati experiences. In 2017, Shurooq began an ambitious AED130 million project to raise Sharjah’s profile as a destination for luxury ecotourism and its vast natural diversity through the…
read more »Shurooq And Injazat Announce Cloud Partnership

In a step towards enhancing its operational efficiency, security and reliability, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has entered into a strategic partnership with Injazat Data Systems for managed services and journey to the cloud. The agreement which took place today (Monday 7th October) during Shurooq and Injazat’s participation at the 39th GITEX Technology Week at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) will support the development of Shurooq from a traditional OnPremise model – an organization that holds all its data at its physical location – to a hybrid cloud model with enhance flexibility and optimize the time and effort…
read more »Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi Launches AED 2 Billion ‘Sharjah Sustainable City’ Project

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched ‘Sharjah Sustainable City today (Wednesday), the first urban mixed-use project in the emirate, which meets the highest standards of green economy and environmental sustainability. It is the outcome of a strategic partnership between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers, a leading sustainable communities developer in the UAE. The AED 2 billion project is spread across 7.2 million sqft, and is strategically located in Sharjah near Al Rahmaniya area, easily accessible from the Sharjah International Airport and Sharjah University City. Upon…
read more »Shurooq Partners with Shaza Hotels For Management of Sharjah Collection Retreats

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has appointed Shaza Hotels to manage three luxurious retreats, which are Kingfisher Lodge in Kalba, Al Badayer Oasis in Al Badayer and Al Faya Lodge in Mleiha. The high-end destinations, which fall under the ‘Sharjah Collection’ brand by Shurooq, will be operated and fall under the management of the Mysk by Shaza brand, specialised for its international-based qualities and hospitality experiences that support the authenticity and culture of servicing unique lifestyles in the travel and tourism market. The announcement took place during Shurooq’s 12th participation at the 53rd edition of ITB Berlin, under…
read more »Shurooq Launches Development of Picturesque Khorfakkan Beach Project

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently announced the launch of the development and redesigning project of Khorfakkan Beach. The project aligns with Shurooq’s strategy to integrate tourism and family destinations across the emirate of Sharjah. The project includes the establishment of service facilities and world-class hospitality amenities to host recreational activities. This adds to the tourism appeal of Khorfakkan city and the east coast in general, which enjoys a list of natural landscapes, mountains and climate. Due…
read more »Sharjah Accelerates US Investments into its Rapidly Diversifying Economy

Latest in a series of Sharjah’s ongoing global networking efforts to showcase the strengths of its economy as a haven for foreign investors in a diversity of economic sectors, a high-level delegation from the emirate, led by Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Department of Government Relations of Sharjah, recently completed a visit to Boston, USA. A business seminar, organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), also took place in the city, and provided strategic and personalised prospects to Boston-based investors in Sharjah’s unique and leading investment climate. The delegation visit and program took place in…
read more »Sharjah and ASEAN Strengthen Economic Ties through Non-Oil Sectors

Sharjah has welcomed the ASEAN community’s growing interest in the emirate’s robust and rapidly diversified economy, which attracted USD 1.63 billion in foreign direct investments in 2017 recording a sizeable jump in growth compared to 2016. Investors, diplomats, expanding enterprises and private businesses representing ASEAN members were brought together on a networking platform, the Sharjah-ASEAN Business Roundtable, organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah)in collaboration with the ASEAN Business Councils Alliance, recently on Thursday. Among prominent attendees were HE Samuel Tan Chi Tse, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore in UAE (Chair of ASEAN); HE Syed Md Hasrin…
read more »Shurooq and Injazat Announce the Establishment of Sharjah Investors Services Centre

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Injazat Services announce the establishment of the Sharjah Investors Services Centre, which will operate as the emirate’s first “one-stop-shop” high-end facility providing fully-integrated and streamlined services to investors looking to set up businesses in Sharjah. The new centre, to be headquartered in Al Qasba, will be a key access point for global business owners and entrepreneurs in Sharjah, and will play an integral role in facilitating high-level and mid-level investments across a variety of sectors within the emirate. The latest initiative by Shurooq and Injazat falls under the series of innovative ideas…
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