This week’s Sharjah Forum brought together 150 decision makers from key government departments to discuss the emirate’s economy, economic development and strategies to attract continued foreign direct investment (FDI). Organised for the second time by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the forum was hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Sharjah ...

‘Sharjah is ready to embrace its next stage of development’ – that was the message delivered at the second Sharjah Forum, which was held on Sunday at Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism Destination. Titled ‘The Future of Sharjah,’ the event organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) brought together more than 200 representatives of Sharjah’s government sector to discuss capitalising ...

Sharjah World Music Festival 2017 in pictures (click to view full size)