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About SCTDA
Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority promotes the emirate of Sharjah as a destination of excellence and highlights the tourism industry as a major contributor to the socio-economic development of the nation.
Vision and Mission
SCTDA strives to be a model of excellence for high quality Hospitality and Tourism, constantly reaching for greater achievements and standards in all our endeavors.
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Customer Happiness Charter
The SCTDA Customer Happiness Charter is based on customer focused guiding principles.
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Organizational Structure
SCTDA’s organizational structure is a reflection of the Authority’s role as a strategic developer and supervisor of the tourism sector in the emirate.
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Chairman's Message
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority website. I hope you will enjoy its interactive features and find that it truly reflects the image of our beautiful emirate. The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has been at the forefront of celebrating, promoting and showcasing Sharjah, the home of Arab and Islamic Culture, as a safe family destination with a difference. In the past few years Sharjah has gone from strength to strength, making huge strides on all fronts – from remarkable economic progress to leaps in education, infrastructural development and art and culture.
HE KHALID JASIM AL MIDFA
Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority
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Articles and Press Releases
Keep up to date with SCTDA’s activities and events with the latest from our Media team and learn more about the emirate’s prestigious moments with stakeholders and visitors.
October 17, 2024
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), alongside a distinguished delegation of Sharjah entities, has concluded a multi-city roadshow across prominent Russian cities, including...
October 15, 2024
Launched during Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority’s participation in GITEX Global 2024
Khalid Jasim Al Midfa:
- The Sustainable...
Sept 27, 2024
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced key updates for the tourism sector during its annual meeting with partners and representatives from hotel establishments:
- Khalid...
May 8, 2024
Sharjah sees a surge in tourism, welcoming 1.5 million hotel guests in 2023, marking an 11% increase
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) revealed the emirate’s latest developments during ATM 2024:
- Russia and the Baltics lead the sector’s growth rates in the emirate...
May 02, 2024
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) alongside partners will spotlight the emirate’s flagship projects in “Sharjah Pavilion”:
- Khalid Al Midfa:...
March 6, 2024
Sharjah welcomes over 400,000 European visitors in 2023:
- European market constitute 27% of the total guests to the emirate
- Al Midfa: These figures represent opportunities...
February 27, 2024
SCTDA will spearhead the Sharjah delegation comprising 19 government and private entities
The Emirate of Sharjah is gearing up for its participation in the ITB Berlin - the world’s...
February 20, 2024
Festival witnesses 95% y-o-y growth in SMEs participation
The 13th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) was a sweeping success, drawing over 1.2 million visitors to 12 consecutive...
February 14, 2024
- Running until the 18th of February, Sharjah comes alive in a spectacle of light and sound across 12 iconic destinations.
- This year's show features the most advanced technologies from...
February 12, 2024
Sharjah Light Festival invites the public to join their free workshops and photowalk, allowing photographers to capture the magic of Sharjah's iconic light displays and cultural heritage.
With...
February 8, 2024
Khalid Jasim Al Midfa: The festival has become a major tourist attraction, enhancing the emirate’s standing, identity, cultural heritage and legacy
The emirate of Sharjah...
February 6, 2024
The 13th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival is set to illuminate the emirate in awe and wonder from 7-18 February, 2024:
- Light shows enthral the audience from 6:00 pm until 11:00 pm...
January 23, 2024
The shows will take place between February 7-18 and are set to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors:
- 12 consecutive days of enchanting light shows at 12 cultural and tourist sites and...
January 14, 2024
Second edition of the tournament marks conclusion of an unforgettable “Sharjah’s Week of the Stars"
Serbian Josef Nemec clinched the title of the second edition of the Sharjah International...
January 13, 2024
In a dazzling display of skill and sportsmanship, former Ukrainian international football star Andriy Shevchenko orchestrated a triumphant performance, leading his team, "Kalba Leopards," to clinch the...
January 12, 2024
The Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club is set to host the finale of the second edition of Sharjah International Footgolf Tournament tomorrow (Saturday), marking the culmination of the ‘Sharjah’s Week of...
January 11, 2024
HE Khaled Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), and Sheikh Salem Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Director of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority,...
January 10, 2024
The groundbreaking event held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council
Over...
January 04, 2024
- Organised by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority between January 10 - 13
- Renowned football legends, including Carles Puyol, Francesco Totti, Fabio Cannavaro, Seedorf,...
December 10, 2023
HE Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, presented the awards to the champions of the Grand Prix of Sharjah, the final event of the UIM F1H2O...
December 9, 2023
In a dazzling display of skill and speed, Jonas Andersson, the reigning UIM F1H2O World Champion from Sweden, claimed victory in the intense BRM Qualifications F1H2O, securing the fastest time in the gripping...
December 8, 2023
As anticipation reaches its peak for the second day of Grand Prix of Sharjah, the climactic conclusion of the 22nd edition of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, held under the esteemed patronage of His...
December 6, 2023
The grand prix of single-seater powerboat racing comes to the UAE for the first time and will witness 21 racers from around the world battle it out for ultimate glory, Dec 8-10, in Sharjah’s Khalid...
December 01, 2023
UIM F1H2O, the promoter and organiser of the ‘UIM F1H2O World Championship’, announced new modifications to the "Grand Prix of Sharjah" of the 22nd edition of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, held...
November 28, 2023
Khalid Al Midfa: Sharjah World Championship Week is a significant achievement in marine sports for the UAE .
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan...
05 March 2023
Sharjah is set to showcase its unique and authentic tourism experiences at the world's largest travel trade show, ITB Berlin from 7 - 9 March, in which more than 15 government and private entities...
July 17, 2022
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the return of its annual Sharjah Summer Campaign. Running from July 14 to September 30, 2022, SCTDA’s seasonal campaign features...
14 July, 2021
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the return of the Sharjah Summer campaign, which will offer an integrated package of distinguished experiences designed to enhance...
3 May, 2021
Several government institutions and hotels in Sharjah have launched an unprecedented campaign of discounts for Frontline Heroes who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is in collaboration...
29 Nov, 2020
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Youth Hostel Association and the Sharjah Archaeology Authority, with...
16 Nov, 2020
Seventh edition of Sharjah Hospitality Forum highlights new and innovative solutions to accelerate tourism recovery
• Confidence in future of local tourism sector growing in light of UAE’s fast...
10 Nov, 2020
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced that it will organize the Sharjah Hospitality Forum (SHF) on November 16, 2020, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan...
27 July, 2020
To assure tourists that Sharjah’s travel and tourism establishments are looking after their health and safety, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has launched the ‘Sharjah...
24 June, 2020
The Sharjah Government has announced the resumption of the second phase of its recovery efforts, activating different sectors and activities by 50 per cent in the emirate. The move is in line with the...
19 March, 2020
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) revealed that it has started to implement an emirate-wide awareness campaign designed to support local hotel establishments in preventing...
16 Feb, 2020
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the 10th edition of Sharjah Light Festival concluded its light shows yesterday...
5 Feb, 2020
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah; Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler’s Office,...
28 Jan, 2020
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced that it...
15 Jan, 2020
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) continues to work towards establishing a strong foothold in the Northern European tourism market. Efforts to draw in more visitors from the...
6 Jan, 2020
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the resumption of desert tours and related activities in the emirate with strict implementation of the precautionary measures and...