The first day of the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum, held in conjunction with the 29th World Investment Conference (WIC-SIF 2025), set a powerful tone for action and collaboration through a number of ‘In Focus’ workshop sessions. The workshops moved beyond theory, offering pathways for SMEs, investors, and government entities to contribute to a diversified, sustainable economy; and participants were provided ...

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 ...

In a major leap toward strengthening the UAE’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has launched the Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge centre of excellence designed to accelerate industrial transformation in the region. The initiative stems from a strategic partnership between SRTI Park and Maxbyte Technologies, a leading industrial deep tech company ...

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced AED 7.2 billion in investments across 52 groundbreaking projects and experiences, transforming over 60 million square feet throughout the emirate. This announcement comes as Shurooq marks 15 years since its inception, highlighting a journey defined by sustainable growth, community impact, and cultural preservation. Rather than simply expanding its footprint, Shurooq has ...

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, presided over a meeting of the Council, on Tuesday, at the Ruler’s office. In attendance were His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and the Deputy Chairman of ...

A packed roster of workshops, dialogues, and masterclasses are underway at the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), taking place on September 18 & 19. Business leaders, industry experts, and government officials have shared key takeaways with students, professionals and other forum attendees across key topics like innovation, consumer behaviour, bilateral trade and more, within the context of AI and its ...

Ali Abdullah Al Jari Al Ketbi, Director of the Sharjah Export Development Centre (SEDC) revealed that the centre and the permanent exhibition affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), located in the main building of the Chamber, includes 200 manufacturing and exporting companies, out of approximately 3000 manufacturing companies in the emirate of Sharjah. He also said ...

The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has recently launched Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator 2.0 (SAIA) to boost the diversification of the national industrial base and contribute to the positioning of the UAE as an incubator of innovation and creativity In line with Industry 4.0, the accelerator program will provided local and regional start-ups with innovative solutions and ...

  Al Luluyah in Khorfakkan and Al Hira in Sharjah city combine the best of fitness and adventure to offer unrivalled beach experiences for residents, tourists, and holidaymakers Shurooq aims to support the diversification of Sharjah’s economy, boost GDP growth, and offer increased investment opportunities in various sectors The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of ...

Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Shurooq, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, shares his vision of how the UAE and Sharjah are winning over current challenges by fueling growth in vital sectors and harnessing homegrown technologies Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Shurooq, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority Even as the UAE continues on its path ...