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Sharjah Investment and Development Authority

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Source: Emirates 24|7

Sharjah Records AED 46.8 Billion in Real Estate Transactions Over Nine Months

Sharjah registered AED 46.8 billion in real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2026, drawing roughly 10,000 new investors from over 130 nationalities. Officials and business leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum highlighted 8% to 12% rental yields and digital regulatory protections as key growth drivers. Demand is shifting toward off-plan properties, master-planned residential communities, and long-term rental income.

Industry News
Source: Gulf News

Sharjah Prioritises Ports and Rail Logistics Amid Shifting Global Trade Routes

Sharjah is positioning ports and logistics at the forefront of its investment strategy as geopolitical tensions reshape global trade routes. Speaking at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority CEO Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer highlighted Khorfakkan Port and the UAE's rail network as central to this push. Al Qaseer emphasised that the emirate complements rather than competes with Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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