Sharjah

BASE39 is set to serve as a gateway for the next generation of creatives, providing co-working spaces, design and prototyping labs, audio-visual studios, exhibition and performance areas, and fabrication labs.

Both self-nomination and third-party nominations are open.

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will return for its ninth edition from 31 January to 1 February 2026.

Sheraa partnership with Startup Middle East aims to deepen UAE–India ties.

A total of 857 lands were sold, alongside 332 of units in towers and 312 of built-in land transactions

Selected residents will have the opportunity to live and work at either Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Sharjah City or the Kalba Ice Factory in Kalba, during the residency period running from November 2025 to March 2026.

Applications will be accepted until September 7, 2025, with 20 startups selected to participate in the intensive support initiative.

Sharjah is uniquely placed to serve as a regional hub for high-impact M&A activity.

The company has also completed 60 million sq.ft. of development

This year's SEF saw over 300 speakers from 45 countries, 250 activations, and five dynamic stages.

Annual event showcases what the future holds.

Headquartered in Sharjah's University City, the SCQ may expand its presence to other regions within the emirate.

Financial support to be offered to individuals who earn a pension below AED17,500 per month.

For Sharjah to lead the way in student entrepreneurship, it must continue to build on its existing infrastructure, expanding access to resources and reducing barriers to entry.

"This issuance not only supports Sharjah's ambitious infrastructure projects but also showcases our dedication to providing innovative financing solutions that align with the needs of our clients and investors."

The Emerging Entrepreneurs initiative is set to enhance Sharjah's entrepreneurial landscape and stimulate local economic development.

The joint impact investment initiative is targeted primarily towards local as well as locally-based designers that are in need of mentoring and support to scale their fashion concepts.

"In the last 10 years, we grew by about 10x. And now, we expect to grow by another 10x in the next 10 years."

The ten-week accelerator program will then provide selected participants with access to funding opportunities, networking, regional experts and resources, as well as an ecosystem that fosters innovation.

Titled "Marhaba: Welcome to Sharjah", the discussion was held on the Impact Stage and saw experts in tourism and business development discuss strategies for promoting Sharjah as a global destination.

Held under the theme #WhereWeBelong, the event aims to showcase the power of belonging for inspiring real change through the talks and discussions on its five stages.