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In support of the UAE’s directives to keep members of the community safe at home in the wake of the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and to encourage healthy eating habits in families, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has launched a free delivery initiative of organic foods to support families in need in Sharjah. Launched in association with the Sharjah Charity International and VeggiTech, a vegetation technology start-up in Sharjah, the free delivery initiative will be made available for more than 1,000 families throughout the period of the night-time curfew. Under the initiative, 6,200 kgs of fresh organic…

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, reaffirmed that the emirate of Sharjah is committed to executing key community and development projects in service of sustaining and growing its human capital with the best of care and wellbeing. This came during a public speech by His Highness The Ruler of Sharjah after welcoming guests, dignitaries and city’s residents at the distinct Kingfisher Retreat, built in the midst of Kalba’s natural and environmental reserve. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi also revealed that the emirate of Sharjah has assigned…

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of Advisory Committee of Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) and Vice President of International Publishers Association (IPA), has conducted a detailed inspection visit yesterday of the ‘House of Wisdom’ library project, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and slated to open in April 2020. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, said: “Inspired by the vision of the His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, whose 40-year efforts have paved the way for  Sharjah’s global recognition as a hub for education, innovation and cultural appreciation, our emirate today serves as a vibrant destination for intellectuals,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea’s global investment corporation REI Holding Group, to encourage bilateral investments, collaborate on industry information and expand business networks in both countries. The agreement follows on the recently announced MoU between Shurooq and REI’s Haewon Medical Foundation Sejong General Hospital to establish the first Korean hospital in Sharjah, and the visit of Moon Jae-in, President of South Korea, at a UAE-Korea Business Forum in March this year. President Moon highlighted Korea’s commitment to expanding cooperation with the UAE in new sectors as both countries push…