Shurooq and SANAM Group to Develop $50 Million School in Sharjah

SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with SANAM Group to develop a new American curriculum K-12 school within Sharjah Sustainable City, in a project expected to attract investments of up to $50 million (AED183 million) over the coming years.

The new educational campus will accommodate approximately 2,435 students from kindergarten through Grade 12 and will be developed on a 29,275-square-metre plot in the Um Fanain/Al Ruqa Al Hamra area under a 35-year agreement.

The agreement was signed by Yousif Al Mutawa, Chief Real Estate Officer of Shurooq, and Dr Sulaiman Tareq Al Abduljader, Vice Chairman and CEO of SANAM Group, in the presence of Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Shurooq.

The development forms part of broader efforts to strengthen community infrastructure within Sharjah Sustainable City, one of the emirate’s flagship master-planned residential communities focused on sustainability, integrated living, and family-oriented development.

The new school is expected to support the growing demand for high-quality educational facilities within Sharjah’s expanding residential communities while reinforcing the long-term liveability of Sharjah Sustainable City.

Al Mutawa said the project aligns with Shurooq’s wider strategy of developing integrated communities that address the evolving requirements of residents while creating long-term value from strategic land assets.

“Education is one of the most important components of a complete residential community, and this school will support families, enhance quality of life and contribute to the development of a more connected and liveable environment in Sharjah Sustainable City,” he said.

He added that partnering with SANAM Group reflects the importance of collaborating with specialised private-sector operators capable of delivering long-term educational and community value.

The planned campus will include modern classrooms, advanced science and technology laboratories, robotics and engineering labs, innovation and maker spaces, and three dedicated libraries serving different academic levels.

The school will also feature arts studios, open learning hubs, a black box theatre, and a 500-seat multi-purpose hall designed to support creativity, collaboration, and cultural engagement alongside academic development.

Student wellbeing and safety have also been integrated into the project design through dedicated kindergarten zones with enhanced security measures, counselling offices, therapy and sensory integration rooms, and specialised healthcare clinics for students.

Sports and recreational facilities are set to include an indoor sports hall, football pitch, swimming pools, rooftop recreational areas, landscaped green spaces, shaded pedestrian walkways, and botanical gardens.

According to SANAM Group, the project forms part of its broader GCC expansion strategy within the education sector and reflects growing regional demand for sustainable and future-ready educational environments.

Dr Al Abduljader described the partnership as an important milestone in advancing SANAM’s long-term vision for sustainable education investments across the Gulf region.

“Together, we look forward to developing an integrated educational environment that enables academic excellence and is defined by innovation, sustainability and community engagement,” he said.

Once completed, the school is expected to become a major educational asset within Sharjah Sustainable City while supporting Sharjah’s wider ambitions to strengthen its position as a destination for sustainable family living and future-focused education.