The Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (RUWAD), affiliated with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), has approved funding for two new entrepreneurial projects, with a total financing value of AED 800,000. This came during the 40th meeting of the Foundation’s Project Funding Committee – the first of 2026 – held last week at the Department’s headquarters under the chairmanship ...

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), conducted a review visit to Al Rayaheen Retreat in Khorfakkan as part of Shurooq’s ongoing oversight of its heritage hospitality portfolio. During the visit, Her Highness was briefed on a series of refinements implemented across the retreat to enhance the guest journey, improve ...

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with the Indian Business and Professional Council in Sharjah, organised the Sharjah–India Business Roundtable, aimed at strengthening economic partnerships between the business communities of the Emirate of Sharjah and the Republic of India. The roundtable explored new opportunities for investment and collaboration in priority sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and logistics, ...