The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has reported exceptional results across its real estate portfolio, with total investments and partnerships reaching AED 5.8 billion and 96.4% in units sold across three flagship developments – Maryam Island, Sharjah Sustainable City, and Ajwan in Khorfakkan. Together, these projects comprise 4,520 units, of which 4,358 have been sold to local and international ...

Representatives from Kiribati and Zanzibar called for a ‘reframing of global investment logic’ at the Sharjah Investment Forum–World Investment Conference (SIF–WIC 2025) on Thursday, urging investors to recognise the untapped potential of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The session “Looking at the Glass Half Full – The Comparative Advantage of SIDS, ...

The UAE’s manufacturing sector grew 7.7% in the first quarter of 2025, contributing 13.4% to the nation’s non-oil GDP — a surge that experts attribute to the country’s rapid embrace of Industry 4.0 technologies. The figures and other key insights framed discussions on the second day of the Sharjah Investment Forum – World Investment Conference  (SIF-WIC 2025), where a high-level ...

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 ...