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Through its Participation in the World Tourism Market The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), is set to showcase its latest projects and destinations in this year’s edition of the World Travel Market (WTM), which will take place in London on November 2 – 5. Operating under the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority’s (SCTDA) pavilion at WTM, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) stand will feature Authority’s newest developments, including the Al Noor Island, a 45,470 square meter development and the Arab World’s first island to combine nature, art and entertainment, and Mleiha Archaeological and Eco- tourism Project,…

As part of its ongoing commitment to cementing the Emirate’s position as a leading regional business and investment hub, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), participated as a sponsor and exhibitor at the World Halal Tourism Summit (WHTS), held in Abu Dhabi from 19 to 21 of October. Through its participation at WHTS, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) introduced investors interested in Halal tourism to the available opportunities in Emirate, which is considered one of the leading international destinations in the sector. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)'s stand at WHTS displayed information about a range of its…

During its participation in Sharjah Day in Milan Bodour Al Qasimi: Cooperation between the UAE and Italy is reflected positively on national economy The Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), HE Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, yesterday presided over the Sharjah Day session in Milan, Italy. Organised by Shurooq, the session took place on the sidelines of the fifth Economic Commission between the UAE and Italy. Sharjah Day aimed at introducing a number of Italian businesses and entrepreneurs to available opportunities in the emirate. Sheikha Bodour emphasised that the UAE and Italy have excellent relations and a flourishing…

During its participation in the China Overseas Investment Fair As part of its ongoing commitment to cementing the Emirate’s position as a leading regional business and investment hub, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq),took part in the 7th edition of the China Overseas Investment Fair (COIF), which was held in Beijing on 22 – 23 of October. Led by Investment Promotion Executives at (Shurooq), Yonghui MA and Marwan Alichla, the Authority’s team organized a workshop titled “Sharjah investment Promotion Seminar”, which introduced Chinese and international investors to opportunities available in the Emirate. The team also highlighted some of Sharjah…

During an official UAE delegation’s visit to China Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Overseas Development Association (CODA), a non-profit organization that supports the development of Chinese enterprises overseas. Signed by HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Chief Executive Officer of (Shurooq), and Hu Weiping, Secretary General of CODA, the MoU aims to facilitate and promote trade and investments between Sharjah and China. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Badir A. Almusharrekh, UAE's Commercial Attaché in People’s Republic of China, along with a number of officials…

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…