Sharjah FDI Office, the investment promotion arm of the Sharjah government, unveiled that the emirate’s performance in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in various economic sectors has seen a sharp increase of 102 percent between 2016 and 2017.

Complimenting its rich festival calendar, Sharjah also stands out as being among the richest emirates when considering culture and heritage.

DUBBED AS THE THIRD LARGEST AND THIRD MOST POPULOUS EMIRATE, SHARJAH STANDS STRONG AS A REGIONAL CULTURAL HUB AS IT WELCOMES MILLIONS OF VISITORS EVERY YEAR, IN PART DUE TO ITS NUMEROUS ANNUAL FESTIVALS AND HERITAGE SITES.

AS AN INCREASINGLY POPULAR DESTINATION, SHARJAH HAS EXPERIENCED EXCEPTIONAL GROWTH IN RECENT MONTHS.

When LCCs first emerged in the MENA region, there was scepticism over whether they would survive.

Kalba Eco-Tourism Project, one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the UAE, now aims to create a sustainable platform for tourism development while prioritising environmental conservation.

“In April 2016, SCTDA launched Sharjah My Family Destination.

HAILED AS AN EMIRATE RICH IN HERITAGE AND EMBRACED IN CULTURAL PROJECTS, SHARJAH CONTINUES TO POSITION ITSELF AS A HUB OFFERING A PLETHORA OF RETAIL, LEISURE AND CULINARY PURSUITS, WATERSPORTS AND OTHER ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES GEARED TO CATER TO THE MOST DEMANDING TRAVELLING FAMILIES.

“Over the past few years, Sharjah has successfully carved out its name as an economic and investment destination and today is one of the major economic forces behind UAE’s growth.

Although Kasch believes that the slump in CIS arrivals is a temporary phenomenon and expects the segment’s return in the coming months, he also maintains the view that events, the launch of new projects and