Sharjah’s recent achievements show its vision and goal to be a regional leader in crucial areas such as education and culture. It also aims to provide world-class services and opportunities to its people and residents.

It has made investments in infrastructure, industry, real estate, tourism, education, and health care during the last several years. It also implemented a number of initiatives to assist companies affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. As a result, Sharjah’s GDP increased by 5.2% during 2022, thanks to the various economic diversification measures that are in line with the emirate’s growth goal. In addition, it recently approved a Dh32.2 billion budget for 2023. This budget was designed to reinforce financial foundations in order to improve economic competitiveness as well as cultural, scientific, and touristic leadership.

In the cultural sphere, the emirate, which proudly hosts 30 museums and several yearly events that attract people from all over the world, was named the Islamic Cultural Capital in 2014 by the Islamic Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Furthermore, UNESCO dubbed it the 2019 World Book Capital. Many cultural events and festivals take place here, including the Sharjah International Book Fair, the Sharjah Biennial, Sharjah Heritage Days, and the Sharjah Light Festival. These activities boost its tourist appeal and reinforce its status as a knowledge-driven society, particularly when combined with its educational and scientific growth. Sharjah, for example, is home to a number of famous academic institutions that provide high-quality education and research, such as the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the University of Sharjah (UoS).

Sharjah’s objective of contributing to the growth of the UAE and the globe remains unchanged. Its tenacity inspires everyone to believe in its bright future.