SHARJAH / WAM The aviation and tourism industry in the Middle East is set to be a driving force for the region’s economy, according to the 6th Arab Aviation Summit’s white paper report released on Monday. The region is expected to deliver a 5 percent growth, and connect an extra 258 million passengers to and from its airports by …

  Sharjah / WAM The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the FDI office operating under the Government of Sharjah, has announced the emirate’s total foreign direct investment is expected to exceed a record AED 1 billion by the end of the year – an anticipated growth of 15 percent on 2016. The figures are a massive testament to Sharjah’s focus …

  Sharjah / WAM A report published by Explori, an exhibition industry insights provider, showed the United Arab Emirates has ranked 1st in the MENA region for organising and hosting exhibitions. The report results were revealed during a meeting held by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) at Expo Centre Sharjah. The meeting was presided by Saif Mohammed Al-Midfa, …