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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 ...

A fireside chat titled ‘From Content to Capital: How the Digital Generation Is Shaping Global Investments’ spotlighted the power of youth-led innovation and digital entrepreneurship in reshaping the global economy at the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025), on Wednesday.  The session brought together Raj Shamani, entrepreneur, investor, and one of India’s most influential digital voices, in conversation with Big ...

Government leaders from three continents convened at the World Investment Conference–Sharjah Investment Forum (WIC–SIF 2025) on Wednesday, urging countries to rethink investment promotion strategies to match rapidly shifting global capital flows. During the high-level session “Global Leaders’ Insights: Re-strategizing Investment Promotion and Facilitation at the Global Economic Shift,” ministers and policy makers from Europe, Africa, and Asia highlighted the need ...

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) successfully concluded its General Assembly and Steering Committee Elections yesterday, October 21, in Sharjah. The high-level gathering was held ahead of the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) held in conjunction with the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) which commenced today at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. As WAIPA’s highest ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); officially inaugurated the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) during a ceremony held at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre.   The two-day international ...

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) commences tomorrow (Wednesday, October 22), at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre; held in conjunction with the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) for the first time in Sharjah. The joint agenda is set to convene more than 10,000 participants from 142 countries, and a distinguished lineup of 130 ...

With a packed agenda featuring over 60 specialised workshops and conference sessions, the collaborative Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) and World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) is designed to advise and realise practical change in the global investment environment. The workshops will offer practical guidance on supporting SMEs with financing and local services, empowering youth entrepreneurship, and showcasing Sharjah’s diverse investment ...

The 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) held in conjunction with World Investment Conference (WIC 2025), has announced extensive institutional and community support to host the 2-day event in Sharjah. Uniting 22 government and private sponsors and partners from the economic, development, and media sectors, alongside 7 local and international exhibitors, the gathering solidifies its position as a key platform ...

The 8th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025), opens its doors to participants from 142 countries, providing a unique opportunity to engage with leading ministers, senior government officials, and heads of international institutions from across the region and the world. Being held in conjunction with the World Investment Conference (WIC) this year, under a unified agenda, the forum ...