Sharjah’s Tourism Sector Proves Resilient Amidst Economic Crisis (11 March 2009)
Sheik Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) said that the impact of the global economic crisis on Sharjah’s tourism sector since the beginning of the year has been slight, as evidenced by the SCTDA’s statistical report .
The British Council And Sharjah Art Museum Host Public Debate On ’Orientalism Revisited’ (8 March 2009)
The debate served as an opportunity to discuss about the shared history including areas of bonding as well as conflicts covering all cultural aspects of the relations between the West and the Middle East.
73,000 German Tourists Visit Sharjah In 2008 (8 March 2009)
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi explained that Sharjah’s participation in ITB in previous years has had a marked effect on the emirate’s tourism sector.
VLCC Showcases Unique Bridal Packages At 4th Perfect Wedding Show In Sharjah (4 March 2009)
VLCC’s approach is to provide unique solutions - a holistic and scientific approach in addressing the mind and body, and oriented towards transformation.
Sharjah Economic Excellence Award Achieves 87 Per Cent Increase In Participating Business Establishments (1 March 2009)
The Board of Trustees of the Award, Chaired by H.E. Ahmad Mohammad Al Midfa, has likewise launched an information campaign to educate the private sector about the promising opportunities being offered by the Award.
1st Sustainable Development Congress In Sharjah (18 February 2009)
In addition, Abdul Karim Al Mazmi, the first UAE national to hold the post of president and general manager for BP Sharjah Oil Company in 2003 and also the first UAE national in BP to hold the post of regional vice president for the Middle East countries in 2006, will speak about the energy sector.
Air Arabia Records Annual Net Profit Of AED 510 Million, Up 35.6 Per Cent (16 February 2009)
Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced today its financial results for the year 2008.
Sharjah Islamic Bank Wins the Sharjah Economic Excellence Award 2008 (11 February 2009)
Mohammed Abdullah, CEO of Sharjah Islamic Bank, assured that winning the Sharjah Economic Excellence Award for the third time reflects quality performance, and the effective role played by the Bank in the financial sector in the Emirate of Sharjah.
Sharjah Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Establishes Local Arm Of World Business Council For Sustainable Development (22 January 2009)
Among the officials present at the meeting were Ahmad Mohammad Al Midfaa, Chairman, SCCI; Hussein Mohammad Al Mahmoudi, Director General, SCCI; and Bjorn Stigson, President of WBCSD.
Over 1.5 Million Tourists Visited Sharjah In 2008 (19 January 2009)
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), said the tourism sector scored growth in 2008, according to detailed statistics for the performance of Sharjah’s tourism sector for the year ending December 31, 2008.