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Sharjah GDP rises to AED92.7b in 2017

Sharjah’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached AED92.7b in 2017, increasing by an average of 4.7 per cent, according to figures released by the Sharjah Economic Development Department. Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Economic Development Department, (SEDD) said that the increase in GDP reflects the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, ...

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SEC reviews Sharjah’s GDP, gain insight into economic performance

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, led a meeting of the Council at the Ruler’s Office. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Executive ...

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Sharjah’s non-oil GDP exceeds $24bn in 2018

Sharjah Economic Development Department report says non-oil sectors account for 91.9% of the emirate’s total GDP Sharjah’s 2018 non-oil GDP hit AED89 billion ($24.2 billion), according a report issued by Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), with all non-oil sectors accounting for 91.9 percent of the emirate’s total GDP. The report, cited by state news agency WAM, said that the transport, ...

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S&P lowers Sharjah credit rating, forecasts GDP growth for 2017-2020

Global credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has lowered its long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Emirate of Sharjah from ‘A/A-1’ to ‘BBB+/A-2’ with a stable outlook. The agency attributed the change largely to an increase in government debt and slower than expected fiscal consolidation. S&P also forecasts faster economic growth in 2017, increasing ...

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Sharjah’s GDP growth rate could reach 13%

The Emirate of Sharjah’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth could reach 13 percent in 2014, according to comments made by Hussain Mohamed Al Mahmoudi, director-general of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to UAE newspaper Khaleej Times. Al Mahmoudi informed the paper that the Chamber expected the emirate’s GDP to reach AED 113 billion (US$30.8 b) this year compared to ...

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Sharjah achieves strong 8% GDP growth in 2013

The emirate of Sharjah’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8 percent during 2013, according to new statistics released by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy this week. According to the Ministry, Sharjah’s economy fared well during the last global financial crisis and bounced back from -5 percent GDP downturn in 2009 to +4 percent GDP growth in 2010, 7 ...

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Sharjah showcases economic visionary at AIM Congress 2025

 The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) have concluded their participation at ‘AIM Congress 2025’, showcasing a wide range of sustainable and forward-thinking investment opportunities across major sectors including agricultural technology, smart industrial solutions, and cutting-edge health and education technologies. Throughout the three-day event; held from April 7 to 9 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC); Invest in ...

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Sharjah’s Ramadan Majlis to discuss sustainable growth in UAE

Graced by the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade; and Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah; the Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened on Thursday in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and ...

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Sharjah Investment Forum 2024 panel highlights agility, sustainability and human capital as pillars for building smart economies

The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) 2024 on Wednesday explored the challenges and opportunities nations face in creating technologically advanced economies, providing actionable insights to adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape, at a panel ‘Building Smart Economies’, which featured high-level Emirati experts from key sectors.   Agility and infrastructure: The key to economic resilience Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the ...

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi inaugurates Sharjah Investment Forum 2024

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), inaugurated the 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024) on Wednesday. The 2-day forum is organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and ...

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