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The UAE’s third-largest economy and the country’s industrial and manufacturing capital, Sharjah continues to pursue a successful growth strategy. Continued expansion in aviation services, the rise of vibrant free zones with strong transport and logistics links and significant investments in education and heritage projects is taking the emirate to a new level of economic and social diversity. Sharjah’s key economic players are therefore gearing up for the future with justified confidence

Organic growth strategy Sharjah’s distinctive economic and cultural heritage serves it well, and it is today the Middle East’s most diverse economy more..

Stepping on the gas Crescent Petroleum may have a truly international profile but chief executive Majid Jafar believes its Sharjah roots are as strategically-important as ever more..

Harbouring high hopes The UAE’s largest port operator has dramatic plans which could ‘virtually double the size’ of the company, managing director Peter Richards tells The Gulf in an exclusive interview more..

Painting the world skies red Since 2003 Air Arabia has been at the forefront of a new breed of low-cost carriers. Now its chief executive Adel Ali, the architect of this $2 billion success story, is planning the next stage of its global expansion more..

Pushing private sector enterprise Sharjah’s success in attracting private sector enterprise to its free zones is reflected in its strong contribution to the UAE’s manufacturing and industrial base more..

Gaining ground Sharjah’s United Arab Bank reported record profits in 2012 and expects a new focus on the SME business to pay dividends more..

Waste not, want not Sharjah’s goal to eliminate all waste sent to landfill by 2015 is on track, insists the company charged with delivering on the ambitious target more..

Broader horizons The recent inauguration of a new aircraft maintenance facility at Sharjah Airport suggests the emirate’s strategic advantages remain as strong as ever for the aviation industry more..