UAE: Sharjah

In recent decades, pharmaceuticals production has expanded its geographical reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a 2015 survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm Strategy&, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by 2018....

These are times of rapid expansion in Sharjah’s health care sector, as the emirate seeks to meet the needs of both an expanding population and heightened demand for top-of-the-range medical services, changes that are highlighted by the opening of hospitals, clinics and pharmacies, as well as the development of the new Sharjah Healthcare City (...

In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural...

The next few years are scheduled to see a range of major mixed-use real estate projects come on-line in the emirate, with these likely to transform its built landscape and global appeal for investors and visitors alike.

With a host of real estate, major transport and infrastructure projects either being developed or in the pipeline, Sharjah’s construction sector is going through a busy time. Much of the new work is addressing previous shortages in areas such as gated and lifestyle communities, higher-end offices and retail premises, and more modern industrial...

Located in the heart of one of the Middle East’s most vibrant real estate markets, Sharjah has begun to carve out its own distinct profile on the global property map. The emirate has committed to higher-end developments, while widening ownership structures. It has also grown both economically and demographically, now offering its own much...