Sharjah’s position as a strategically-located investment hub came into sharp focus at the World Investment Conference–Sharjah Investment Forum (WIC–SIF 2025) on Wednesday as top economist Mohamed El-Erian urged global investors to invest in the emirate’s ‘edge’ amid widening geopolitical and financial shocks. “If I were to invest $100 million in Sharjah, I would focus on leveraging its unique geopolitical position ...

In the face of growing global economic volatility, the 8th annual Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) convened a high-level panel on Wednesday titled “Future Proofing Economics – From Risk to Resilience”, spotlighting strategies that governments and investment promotion agencies can adopt to safeguard long-term economic stability while managing immediate risks. Moderated by Courtney Fingar, Senior Advisor at the World Association ...

The opening day of the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) convened international experts for a high-level panel titled “Green is the New Gold: Competitive Advantage through Sustainable Investment” to examine how sustainability is transforming the foundations of economic competitiveness. Moderated by Jacopo Dettoni, Chief Editor of the Financial Times’ fDi Intelligence and member of the WIC Executive Board, the ...