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Budget has a strong focus on infrastructure development. Sharjah has announced its budget for 2020 – the largest ever – with total expenses of Dh29.1 billion, a two per cent increase from its 2019 budget, with strong focus on infrastructure development. The budget will see an increase in expenses across several sectors including infrastructure, social programs, economic activities, culture and ...

SHARJAH, 15th January, 2020 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SCCI, has recently organised a consultative meeting with representatives, heads, and executives of the contracting companies operating in the Emirate of Sharjah, with a view to reviewing the developments in the contracting sector and ways of developing it. Headed by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, SCCI’s Chairman, the ...

Sharjah forum to explore how changing culture, tech is transforming communications Sharjah: The upcoming edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), scheduled for March 4 and 5 in Sharjah, will focus on four pillars, it was revealed on Tuesday. The ninth edition of the annual event is this year themed ‘Beyond Communications’, said the organiser, International Government Communication Centre ...

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched several projects during the first quarter of this year 2019, including 3 development projects in Sharjah, at a total cost of Dhs2.7 billion. Those projects are being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority ( Shurooq) and Eagle ...

SHARJAH, 14th January 2020 (WAM) – H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah, UoS, chaired meeting of the University’s Board of Trustees held at His Highness’ office on Tuesday. His Highness applauded the recent achievements of UoS including achieving the top spot in the performance ...

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority’s (Shurooq) project portfolio in the UAE spans 11.74km2, it has been revealed. In the last nine years, Shurooq’s real estate investments have amounted to $2.1bn (AED7.6bn), which includes completed and ongoing projects. Shurooq’s portfolio includes large-scale projects such as Al Qasba, Al Majaz Waterfront, and Al Montazah Amusement and Waterpark, as well as the Al ...

The new park is an addition to the series of park projects being implemented by SPWD in the various areas of the emirate. Engineer Ali bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, Chairman of  Sharjah Public Works Department, said that the project is part of a series of development projects that came within the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group to operate a lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of Al Qasba, one of the most popular lifestyle and leisure destinations in the emirate. Vida Al Qasba Sharjah, to be operated under Emaar Hospitality Group’s Vida Hotels and Resorts, an upscale lifestyle hotel and serviced ...

The recent Moody’s rating for Sharjah will impact positively on the emirate’s business environment as well help in attracting investments, according to the chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD). Sharjah’s rating of A3 by Moody’s Investors Service is based on the increased government revenue, stability of the budget indicators and high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, Sultan Abdullah ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a memorandum of understanding with REI Holding Group and Haewon Medical Foundation Sejong General Hospital to establish the first Korean hospital in Sharjah. The signing ceremony took place in the South Korean capital Seoul, where Shurooq Executive Chairman Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal and representatives from Shurooq and REI Holding were ...