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The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) championed Sharjah as an investment destination at The Korea Overseas Investment Fair & Conference (KOIF) 2015, held recently in Korea’s Gyeonggi Province. Shurooq, which received its own booth at the Conference, was represented by Elie Armaly, Director of Business Development. Mr. Armaly gave a presentation during the investment seminar examining four key sectors in Sharjah: travel and tourism, transport and logistics, healthcare, and the environment. Business-to-business meetings were also arranged by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency office in Dubai for Shurooq’s delegation at the stand. Elie Armaly, Director of Business Development of Sharjah…

Ramadan lectures continue at mosques in Sharjah and Khorfakkan Activities of the Ramadan educational and awareness lectures ‘Eiman Oasis’, an initiative by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department, have completed the first six lectures delivered by renowned scholars and preachers at Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque in Sharjah and Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Khorfakkan. Eiman Oasis’ lectures included many topics that highlighted the tolerance of Islam and will be concluded on 14th of Ramadan (30th of June). Worshippers at Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque in Sharjah positively responded to Sheikh Haitham…

14 preachers to deliver 23 lectures in various religious, educational and daily life topics Activities for the 10th edition of the Ramadan educational and awareness activity ‘Eiman Oasis’, an initiative by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with the Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department, will run in Sharjah from the 19th to 30th of June (2nd to 13th of Ramadan 1436 H). This year, 14 prolific scholars and preachers will deliver 23 valuable lectures that will address various religious, educational and daily life topics. Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque in the emirate of Sharjah will host 12 lectures,…

Shurooq signs MoU with Berlin Partner for Business and Technology The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has concluded its participation in the 8th Arab-German Business Forum, held from June 8-10 2015, in Berlin. The Forum addressed current and prospective Arab-German cooperation in the fields of infrastructure, security technologies, industrialization, free zones, financial services, EPC projects, construction and housing, and the role of women in business. Organized by the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it brought together more than 600 leading experts and decision-makers from the fields of business, politics and science. HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO…

The Sharjah Investment and Development (Shurooq) has been named the Top Investment Promotion Agency in Middle East for this year 2015 Best to Invest Awards by Site Selection magazine, in recognition of its outstanding efforts in attracting foreign direct investments and driving Sharjah’s growth. The Top Agency Awards recognise excellence at national and regional economic development offices globally in areas such as responsiveness, knowledge and linguistic diversity, online access to incentives information, respect for investor confidentiality and after-care services on yearly basis. The winning agencies were carefully selected by a distinguished group of editors, location consultants, and foreign direct investment…

Ajman Tourism Development Department and Shurooq sign agreement to strengthen tourism cooperation Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Dubai, to strengthen collaboration and promote all tourism and cultural landmarks and historic sites in Ajman and Sharjah. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market 2015 and was attended by HE Faisal bin Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Director General of Ajman Tourism Development Department and HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shuooq, who signed the agreement on behalf of their respective…

 The island features  500 butterflies and various recreational and cultural activities In the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, (Shurooq), the authority unveiled Al Noor Island: its latest tourism and leisure project which boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is set to serve as a vibrant cultural and recreational destination for the emirate’s residents and visitors. The announcement of the new project was made during a press conference held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai World Trade Centre in the presence of media representatives. Speaking on the occasion, Sheikha Bodour bint…

Authority readies to unveil new premium tourism project and promote its diverse portfolio of world-class destinations The Sharjah Investment Development Authority (Shurooq) is set to participate in the upcoming 2015 Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2015) for the 5th time, which will be taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 4th to the 7th of May. Shurooq’s participation will centre on showcasing the diverse range of world-class projects that the Authority is currently developing in the emirate of Sharjah. In addition, the Shurooq delegation has scheduled meetings with representatives of leisure operators, travel agencies, and other…

Shurooq successfully concludes five-day roadshow to Taiwan and Shanghai The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) promoted Sharjah to investors from around the globe at the World’s Investment Summit, the culmination of a roadshow to Taiwan and Shanghai that took place from April 19-23. Shurooq, represented by Mohamed Al Musharrkh, Head of Investment Promotion, and Diana Yonghui MA, Investment Promotion Executive, joined on the roadshow by Sharjah Economic Development Department, represented by Saeed Al Mheiri; and Sharjah Healthcare City, represented by Binu G. Pisharadi, Manager of Commercial Affairs. The Authority began the five-day roadshow in Taiwan, where it met with…

In participation of Sharjah Economic Development Department, and Sharjah Healthcare City The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is conducting a five-day roadshow from April 19-23, beginning in Taiwan, where it is meeting with leading bodies in trade, industry and commerce, before moving on to Shanghai, where it will participate in the World’s Investment Summit. Shurooq is being represented by Mr. Mohamed Al Musharrkh, Head of Investment Promotion, and Ms. Diana Yonghui MA, Investment Promotion Executive. The Authority is being joined on the roadshow by Sharjah Economic Development Department, represented by Saeed Al Mheiri; and Sharjah Healthcare City, represented by…