Tourism

The emirate of Sharjah witnessed a significant increase in European guests visiting the emirate in 2023, welcoming more than 400,000 visitors from the European market. This marks a notable 28 percent increase compared to the previous year, with Europeans constituting 27 percent of the total visitor count. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) made the announcement during its press ...

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has opened two new exhibitions, titled “Consciousness in Flux. Faig Ahmed” and “Hard Edges. Khalid Al Banna” at the Maraya Art Centre in Sharjah – a non-profit creative initiative by Shurooq that supports the region’s emerging and established artists. Both exhibitions will be running until 1st August 2024. ...

 Air Arabia has achieved record financial results for the full year ending December 31, 2023, the airline said in a media release on Tuesday. The airline achieved double-digit growth in profitability and passenger numbers, with a record 27 per cent increase in net profit. The budget-carrier reported net profit of Dh1.5 billion for 2023, up from Dh1.2 billion recorded in ...

Sharjah Airport Authority revealed its performance results for 2023, in line with the agenda of the annual airport management meeting held at Buhais Geology Park in Al Madam, Sharjah. The results highlight the pioneering position of the emirate on the global travel map and the top-notch services delivered to passengers and companies. As per the Authority, the number of handled ...

Souq Al Jubail has achieved a significant milestone, welcoming over 50 million shoppers and visitors since its launch in 2015. It has positioned itself as a key market, commercial destination, and tourist landmark nationally and regionally, owing to integrated quality services and diverse facilities. This has made it an attractive destination for residents and visitors of the Emirate of Sharjah. ...

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, laid the foundation stone for the terminal expansion project at Sharjah International Airport. The 190,000 square meters project is the largest phase of a series of expansion projects with ...

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), officially launched this year’s ‘Big Bad Wolf – Sharjah,’ the largest book sale in the world. The event, held in collaboration with Big Bad Wolf Ventures Sdn. Bhd., takes place at the Expo Centre Sharjah from December 19 to January 7. Following the opening ceremony, attended ...

Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the ‘Takwin: Sciences and Creativity’ exhibition on Wednesday. Organised for the first time in the UAE, the exhibition runs from December 6 to March 6, 2024, at Sharjah’s House of Wisdom (HoW), in collaboration with the King Faisal Centre for Research and Islamic Studies ...

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah inaugurated the 10th annual edition of the Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum (SITTF) on Wednesday in Expo Centre Sharjah, which was ...

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, announced a record financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months ending September 30, 2023, an increase of 53 per cent compared to the same period last year, while revenue for the first nine months increased by 16 per cent reaching ...