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Sharjah welcomes over 400,000 European visitors in 2023

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 ...

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Sharjah Government issues bonds worth $750 million

Bank of Sharjah has acted as a Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner in the successful issuance of a US$750 million 12-year U.S. dollar-denominated 144A/Reg S senior unsecured sustainable Bond for the Government of Sharjah, alongside other international and regional banks. The Bond attracted significant investor interest, evidenced by an order book that exceeded US$ 4 billion, showcasing the robust demand ...

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UAE holds firm at 10th place globally in Brand Finance Soft Power Index 2024

The UAE continues to hold its position at 10th place in the Brand Finance Soft Power Index 2024 for the second consecutive year, standing as the only Gulf nation among the world’s top 10 soft powers. The announcement came during the annual Global Soft Power Summit, which was held in the British capital, London, in the presence of a group ...

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