Sharjah Airport Authority has signed a cooperation agreement with e& UAE to provide tourists arriving in the country with a free SIM card as soon as they arrive at Sharjah Airport, as part of both sides' keenness to enhance the travel experience and strengthen digital services.
The service will enable visitors to connect to the internet directly upon arrival and benefit from 10GB of free data valid for 24 hours, allowing them to use essential applications such as maps, taxi booking, electronic payment and messaging, among other digital services, according to a press release published on the Sharjah Airport website.
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said that the cooperation with e& UAE to provide passengers arriving through Sharjah Airport with internet services from the moment of their arrival gives them an easier and more comfortable travel experience.
He added that the initiative comes as part of the authority's keenness to build effective partnerships with state institutions, contributing to enhancing the quality of services and providing added value to visitors, and reflects the airport's commitment to providing a good level of service, supporting the Emirate of Sharjah's position as a preferred destination for tourism and business.
For his part, Masood Sharif Mahmood, CEO of e& UAE, said that e& UAE is keen to enhance the digital experiences of visitors to the UAE and to enable them to access advanced digital solutions that exceed their expectations when visiting the country.
He stressed that the free SIM card makes it easier for visitors to stay connected from the moment they arrive, and that the initiative gives them comfort and flexibility and makes the travel experience smoother by quickly meeting their mobility and communication needs even before they collect their luggage, giving them a comfortable start to exploring the UAE and discovering its unique landmarks.
It is worth noting that Sharjah Airport received 9.1 million passengers in the first half of 2025, an increase of 10% compared with the same period last year. With the growing number of arrivals, this partnership stands out as an important step at the first point of contact with visitors, strengthening the UAE's role in digital identity and communications solutions and highlighting cooperation between the public and private sectors in support of national priorities.
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