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How Sharjah banks and insurers are building a secure financial foundation
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Sharjah is home to some of the UAE’s largest banks, along with a healthy insurance sector. Local government and corporate entities are also active in the debt and Islamic bond markets, while 2023 saw Sharjah launch a sustainable financial services framework that sets the rules for future green bond issuances. At the same time, the emirate has a fast-developing start-up and financial technology (fintech)…

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Sharjah at the forefront of renewable energy production
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Sharjah’s energy sector is undergoing a period of dynamic change as the emirate develops its existing resources, and transitions towards clean and renewable energy sources. In pursuing its goals along with those of the wider UAE, Sharjah is well positioned to leverage its strategic location as a gateway to the Northern Emirates, making it a key centre for power transmission, gas pipelines and gas…

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How Sharjah's modernisation drive is fuelling UAE diversification
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With Sharjah’s economy dominated by non-oil and gas activities, the industry sector is a major part of the business fabric in the UAE’s third-largest emirate. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the lion’s share of Sharjah’s industrial employers, larger enterprises are also present, with Sharjah offering considerable incentives to manufacturers and other industrial outfits…

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Sharjah's expanding transport infrastructure helps meet rising demand
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Sharjah is the only emirate of the seven in the UAE that borders both the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman – as well as all six other emirates – making it strategically important for transport and trade. It is home to the country’s first international airport, as well as three major ports. The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has invested heavily in rolling out sustainable public transport…

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Sharjah's mixed-use developments attract real estate investment
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The construction and real estate sectors have supported Sharjah’s economic development in recent years as the emirate’s government pursues further economic diversification and sustainable growth. Real estate demand is dominated by mixed-use developments, which incorporate hospitality, leisure and cultural offerings. High prices in neighbouring northern emirates, coupled with Sharjah’s competitive…

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Sharjah's economic development accelerated by digital infrastructure investment
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Innovative digital transformation policies alongside sustained investment in related infrastructure have helped establish Sharjah as a digital centre within the UAE and the broader GCC region. Although telecommunications and internet provision are managed primarily at the federal level, the emirate has developed advanced digital services to improve the lives of its residents. Sharjah’s mobile application…

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Where to stay in Sharjah
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HOTEL HOLIDAY INTERNATIONAL Al Buhaira Corniche PO Box 5802 T: +971 6 573 6666 www.holidayinternational.com reservation@hhi.ae Rooms: 249 rooms including four accessible rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: Multilingual staff in business centre with secretarial service and four multipurpose event halls with poolside space to accommodate 3000 guests in outdoor events. Health & Leisure Facilities:…

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Tips and information for travellers to Sharjah
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VISA REQUIREMENTS GCC citizens do not require an entry visa to the UAE, but requirements for other nationalities vary. It is recommended to confer with your country’s embassy prior to travel. Most UK, US and East Asian travellers can obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, which can be extended at an immigration office. The EU signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement with the UAE, allowing its…

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Sharjah a regional health care leader, with lower costs and supportive policy
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Health care and wellness have emerged as promising growth industries in Sharjah in recent years. With productive research centres, advanced facilities and global access, the health care sector is poised for continuous growth, underpinned by a commitment from the emirate’s government to establish Sharjah as a leading destination for health care services, medical education and innovation. As such,…

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Sharjah redesigns education curricula to prepare students for the future of work
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Sharjah is home to a diverse array of educational institutions, professional development centres, and local and international schools that play host to a multicultural student body. Two universities within the emirate ranked in the top-500 institutions in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, with the American University of Sharjah and the University of Sharjah placing 364th and 465th, respectively.…