The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the return of the Sharjah Summer campaign, which will offer an integrated package of distinguished experiences designed to enhance Sharjah’s position as an exceptional and competitive family, cultural, environmental, historical and heritage tourism destination.

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, has officially opened its newest lifestyle and retail experience in the Northern Emirates: City Centre Al Zahia.

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has recently announced the resumption of desert tours and related activities in the emirate with strict implementation of the precautionary measures and guidelines issued for desert tours and Sharjah tour operators.

The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) inaugurated the East Expansion project, which extends over an area of 4000 m2. 

H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, minister of economy, UAE; H.E Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, minister of state for entrepreneurship and SMEs, UAE; and H.E Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, minister of state for foreign trade, UAE, recently met with H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), to discuss areas of cooperation to support the country’s tourism sector.

Air Arabia, the first and largest low cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, recently announced its financial and operational results for the first half of this year ending June 30, as the global aviation industry continues to battle the impact of COVID-19.

To assure tourists that Sharjah’s travel and tourism establishments are looking after their health and safety, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has launched the ‘Sharjah Safe for Tourism’ stamp, a mark of assurance given to all establishments in Sharjah which fully adhere to the public health protocols and guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

The Sharjah Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of its recovery efforts, activating different sectors and activities by 50 percent in the emirate.

Sharjah Holding PJSC, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, in April welcomed the Holy Month by donating two tons of essential food items to families in need.

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) revealed that the emirate recorded a three percent growth in the number of hotel guests in 2019 as compared to 2018.