Sharjah Government Media Bureau

Desert-bred wheat from Sharjah outperforms global standards as demand grows for climate-resilient crops

SHARJAH, UAE (ots) - Sharjah has achieved a breakthrough in desert wheat cultivation, producing plants with protein levels nearly twice the global soft-wheat average and yields above international benchmarks, a result that researchers say marks significant progress in crop breeding for arid regions. ...

Sharjah Achieves Historic WHO Age-Friendly Status

SHARJAH, UAE (ots) - The Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, has reached a new global milestone by obtaining "Advanced Affiliate" membership in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. This makes Sharjah the first Arab city to achieve this prestigious status. This achievement underscores the emirate's deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of its senior residents and ...

Xposure Marks 10 Years of Visual Storytelling with Stellar Global Artists

Global Legends Unite: Rahman, Shankar and Mathlouthi Light Up Tanweer Festival 2025 / Sharjah strengthens its position as a global stage for music, art and culture

Sharjah Records $7.3B Real Estate Transactions in First Half of 2025, up 48.1% / People from 109 countries invest in Sharjah in H1 - Indian, Syrian investors lead

University of Exeter Honours Sharjah Ruler and Expands Arab and Islamic Institute