Sharjah
At a glance
| Item | Fact |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi |
| Coasts | About 20 km on the Arabian Gulf, and towns on the Gulf of Oman |
| Main towns | Khorfakkan, Kalba, Dibba Al Hisn, Al Dhaid and Al Badayer |
| Islands | Including Sir Bu Nuair and Abu Musa |
| Ports | Three, including Khorfakkan with an expanding container terminal |
| Airport | Sharjah International (SHJ) |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Sharjah; UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet1,3
The economy
GDP rose from AED 136.4 billion in 2022 to AED 145.2 billion in 2023. Three sectors together contributed AED 72.5 billion: wholesale and retail trade with vehicle repair, manufacturing, and construction. The non-oil sector grew from AED 133.1 billion to AED 142.5 billion.1
Free zones
Source: UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone2
Where the emirates are
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sharjah have coasts on both sides of the UAE?
Yes. It has about 20 km of coast on the Arabian Gulf and the towns of Khorfakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al Hisn on the Gulf of Oman.
Sources
- UAE Government Portal: Sharjah
- UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone
- UAE Government Portal: Fact sheet
- UAE Government Portal: Abu Dhabi
- UAE Government Portal: Dubai
- UAE Government Portal: Ajman
- UAE Government Portal: Umm Al Quwain
- UAE Government Portal: Ras Al Khaimah
- UAE Government Portal: Fujairah
Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.