Sharjah24 is the official news platform of Sharjah, UAE. The goal of the mobile app redesign was to modernize the user interface, enhance the content consumption experience, and ensure smooth performance across both Arabic and English languages.

As the Senior UI Designer, I was responsible for leading the visual and user interface design of the entire app. I worked closely with internal stakeholders and developers to deliver a high-fidelity, brand-aligned experience.

Make the news content more accessible and engaging

Design a bilingual (Arabic & English) interface

Improve navigation and content hierarchy

Ensure visual consistency across mobile platforms

Deliver developer-ready assets with documentation

Analyzed regional and international news apps (e.g., Al Jazeera, BBC, Gulf News)

Studied user behavior for news consumption on mobile

Identified content types: articles, videos, breaking news, social embeds

Paid close attention to RTL (Right-to-Left) layout requirements for Arabic

Created user flows and wireframes to map out key journeys (e.g., reading articles, browsing categories, switching language)

Designed clean, modern UI screens in line with Sharjah24’s brand colors and typography

Delivered interactive prototypes for testing and stakeholder approvals

Coordinated with developers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation

Successfully launched on both iOS and Android platforms

Positive feedback from both internal stakeholders and app users

Significant improvement in user engagement and retention metrics post-launch

App is live and serving thousands of users across the UAE