On the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, BEEAH, the organisation pioneering sustainability and innovation to inspire hope for the future, has revealed comprehensive plans for the Middle East’s first commercial-scale, waste-to-hydrogen plant to be located in Al Sajaa, Sharjah. In collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and international technology partners ...
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BEEAH, Masdar announce Phase 2 expansion of Waste to Energy Plant
Emirates Waste to Energy, the joint venture between BEEAH and Masdar, has formalised Phase Two expansion plans for the Sharjah Waste to Energy plant on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The signing ceremony took place between Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO and Vice Chairman of BEEAH, and Mohamed Jameel Al ...
Read More »Sharjah Airport welcomes over 17.1 Million passengers in 2024
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced record-breaking results for Sharjah Airport operations in 2024, continuing its upward trajectory in passenger, aviation, and cargo performance. These achievements underscore Sharjah’s success in solidifying its position as a premier destination for travel, tourism, and economic ventures. Over 17.1 Million Passengers Among the highlights of this exceptional performance, Sharjah International Airport welcomed a total ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler approves establishing honey factory
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the establishment of an organic honey products factory and laboratory in the central region. The facility will produce honey and pharmaceutical and cosmetic materials derived from honey, with the project expected to be completed in October 2025. In its first phase, the ...
Read More »SCC approves draft law on natural resources corporate tax
Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) approved a draft law on extractive and non-extractive natural resources corporate tax in the Emirate of Sharjah, during its seventh meeting, held at its headquarters in Sharjah, as part of its work for the second regular session of the eleventh legislative term. The draft law is the first of its kind in the UAE, aiming to ...
Read More »“ACRES 2025” to offer 50% reduction in buying and selling fees
His Excellency Abdul Aziz Rashid Al Saleh, Director of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, has announced that the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition – ACRES is scheduled to occur from January 22 to 25 at Expo Sharjah. This year’s event builds on the successful initiative introduced in ACRES 2024, offering a 50% reduction in sale and purchase fees to boost ...
Read More »Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia
Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Starting January 30th, the new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with a frequency of three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, commented, “We ...
Read More »SEC establishes, forms Higher Committee for Economic Integration
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), during its meeting, on Tuesday, issued a decision regarding the establishment and formation of the Higher Committee for Economic Integration in the Emirate of Sharjah. His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the SEC meeting held at ...
Read More »Ruwad launches the industrial sector financing programme
As part of its efforts to enhance and stimulate the entrepreneurship environment in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah SME “Ruwad” announced the launch of the industrial sector financing programme, with a financing ceiling of up to 800 thousand dirhams, in addition to other advantages related to the grace period and payment methods. His Excellency Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, ...
Read More »Sharjah Ruler approves 2025 general budget of AED42.007 bn
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the emirate’s general budget, which reaches an impressive total of approximately AED 42 billion—the largest in the emirate’s history. This budget aims to foster financial sustainability, uphold a decent standard of living, and promote social welfare for all residents. Additionally, it seeks ...
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