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Arada Foundation partners with Sharjah Social Services Department to provide temporary accommodation to residents impacted by heavy rainfall

News Desk 03/04/2026

The Arada Foundation has partnered with Sharjah Social Services Department to provide temporary accommodation at Nest Hotel, Aljada, to 387 people who were impacted by recent heavy rainfall in the Emirate, in collaboration with Sharjah Civil Defense. The initiative was carried out in response

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Arada awards AED183 million contract to build Reigate Grammar School Masaar, a new 2,700-capacity campus for Sharjah

News Desk 23/03/2026

Arada has awarded the AED183 million main construction contract for a new K-12 school in Masaar, its AED9.5 billion forested megaproject in Sharjah. Developed in partnership with UAE-based education provider Bright Capital Investment, Reigate Grammar School Masaar is the first branch campus of a UK school to be established in Sharjah. The contract to build […]

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Arada awards contracts valued at more than AED2 billion to build 14 apartment blocks in Sharjah megaproject Aljada

News Desk 12/03/2026

Arada has awarded two contracts for the next wave of 2,210 homes in Sharjah’s AED35 billion Aljada megaproject. Collectively valued at AED2.04 billion, the deals cover main construction activities across 14 residential blocks. Construction of the five Nesba buildings on East Boulevard and the five Safa buildings on West Boulevard will be undertaken by China […]

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Ajmal Dubai Expands its UAE Retail Footprint with 71st Store launch in Al Shabha, Sharjah

News Desk 11/03/2026

Ajmal Dubai, the region’s most revered fragrance house with 75 years of olfactory artistry, has further expanded its retail footprint in the UAE with the launch of its 71st store in Sharjah’s Al Shaba. The opening strengthens the brand’s omnichannel presence and highlights its brick-and-mortar growth strategy as it continues to scale across key catchment

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Sultan bin Ahmed launches Invest Bank’s new identity

News Desk 25/02/2026

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Invest Bank, witnessed on Monday evening the launch of the new corporate identity and the announcement of Invest Bank’s financial results at the House of Wisdom. In his speech at the ceremony, His […]

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Sharjah K-12 Enrolment Reaches 251,000 in AY25, with Private Schools Driving 3.3% Annual Growth Since AY19, Research Reveals at Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education 2026

News Desk 19/02/2026

Sharjah’s K-12 education sector has reached approximately 251,000 students, with 83% enrolled in private schools, according to research and analysis by global strategy consultancy firm L.E.K. Consulting. Since 2019, private K-12 enrolment in the emirate has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3%, with the international curriculum segment expanding slightly

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Medcare launches its second hospital in Sharjah in new wave of expansion in tertiary quaternary care

News Desk 17/02/2026

Medcare, the UAE’s on of the leading provider of premium healthcare services, announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital strategically located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate. The 90-bed multidisciplinary hospital is designed to meet the evolving and expanding healthcare needs […]

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Alsimrah, Sharjah’s largest Ramadan tent, returns to Aljada with expanded capacity this Holy Month

News Desk 09/02/2026

Arada has announced that Alsimrah, the largest Ramadan tent in Sharjah, will return to Aljada this year following its successful launch in 2025. With premium Iftar and Suhoor experiences now available to book online, this one-of-a-kind setting will provide guests with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Emirati and Middle Eastern cuisine and culture from […]

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Shurooq and Citix MENA announce strategic partnership to launch smartboard digital network in Sharjah

News Desk 12/01/2026

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has entered into a strategic partnership with Citix MENA to introduce a new smartboard digital network across several of the emirate’s flagship destinations, in a move set to modernize visitor engagement and advance Sharjah’s smart city agenda. Under the agreement, Citix will deploy and operate a new generation

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Sharjah Institute for Heritage showcases extensive cultural publications at Sharjah Literature Festival

News Editor 07/01/2026

Image Credit : WAM Sharjah, January 7, 2026 The Sharjah Institute for Heritage is contributing a wide range of knowledge-driven content and specialised publications to the second edition of the Sharjah Literature Festival, reinforcing its role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. The institute’s pavilion features more than 1,100 publications focused on tangible

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Her Highness Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi Inaugurates the Second Edition of the “Sharjah Literature Festival”

News Desk 06/01/2026

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, inaugurated yesterday the second edition of the “Sharjah Literature Festival”.

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Sharjah intensifies pest control efforts following heavy rainfall

News Editor 23/12/2025

Sharjah City Municipality has stepped up its pest control operations across the emirate in response to recent heavy rains and unstable weather, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and curb the spread of insects. Municipal teams have been deployed to multiple areas, with a focus on locations where rainwater has collected, including […]

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“Sharjah Literature Festival” Launches its Second Edition on 5 January

News Desk 17/12/2025

Under the gracious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and with the support and guidance of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, the Emirate of Sharjah […]

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Arada to open Nest Hotel at Aljada this December, introducing a bold new hospitality brand at Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination

News Desk 15/12/2025

Arada has announced that booking has now begun at Nest Hotel, the first property in its new lifestyle hospitality brand, ahead of the hotel’s formal opening in late December at Aljada, Sharjah’s premier lifestyle destination. Independently managed by Arada Hospitality and Entertainment and located alongside the Nest Campus student housing complex, the 395-room property is

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“Clean UAE 2025” launches in Sharjah with renewed energy and a heightened national spirit

News Desk 10/12/2025

The 24th cycle of the Clean UAE campaign, organised by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) under the esteemed patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, made its 3rd stop in the Emirate of Sharjah on 10th December, in partnership with Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services and supported by other relevant government entities such […]

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Arada awards contracts worth AED2.7bn to build Masaar 2, Sharjah’s second woodland megaproject

News Desk 04/12/2025

Arada has awarded a comprehensive package of contracts worth AED2.7 billion to deliver Masaar 2, the forested megaproject located in the Rowdat district of Sharjah, appointing leading contractors and top-tier consultancies to provide integrated construction, infrastructure and design. The scope of work covers the full construction of 1,997 homes across four phases,

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Sharjah Concludes 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) Celebrations with over 230,000 Visitors Across 250 Events

News Desk 03/12/2025

The Emirate of Sharjah concluded its spectacular celebrations of the 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) of the United Arab Emirates, following an extensive program running from 19 November to 2 December across all cities and regions of the Emirate. More than 250 heritage, cultural, and community activities were organized, attracting ove 233 thousand participants […]

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UAE National Day: Fujairah Ruler Orders Release of 129 Prisoners

News Editor 27/11/2025

Fujairah’s Ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council, has ordered the release of 129 inmates from the emirate’s penal and correctional facilities ahead of the UAE’s 54th Union Day. The individuals, who come from a range of nationalities, were approved for release after meeting the criteria for good conduct. The […]

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Keeta Launches in Sharjah – A Key Milestone in Its UAE Expansion Journey

News Desk 27/11/2025

Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China’s leading on-demand delivery platform, has officially launched in Sharjah, marking an important step in its expansion across the UAE. After establishing its presence in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Keeta’s arrival in Sharjah brings the brand closer to its mission of providing a seamless delivery experience across the Emirates.

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Arada announces full calendar of Eid Al Etihad activations across Sharjah communities

News Desk 24/11/2025

Arada has unveiled a line-up of activations taking place across its Sharjah communities to mark the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad. Activities will run from 6pm-10pm on Monday 1 December and Tuesday 2 December 2025, welcoming both residents and visitors to Aljada, Masaar and Nasma Residences. Across all three destinations, families can enjoy a wide […]