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Shurooq successfully concludes participation in AIM 2015 The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has successfully concluded its participation in the fifth edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), a major gathering of the global investment community, which took place in Dubai from 30thMarch to 1stApril. Shurooq attended as an exhibitor and a silver sponsor of the meeting, an important avenue through which elite corporate and individual investors from every corner of the world will make informed decisions about their future investments. Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, was invited onto the panel of session four of the…

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, have signed an MoU to promote Sharjah’s world-famous business projects and brands across the globe. The MoU was signed by Mr Adel A. Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, and HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, in the presence of a number of senior executives from both authorities. Under the terms of the MoU, Shurooq and Air Arabia undertake to encourage, promote and facilitate investment and development participation among their business communities to…

Shurooq networks with Emirati graduates from British universities The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has concluded its successful participation in the second edition of the UAE-UK Pioneers Forum, which took place on February 6th and 7th at the Park Plaza Hotel in London, UK. Held around the theme: "Innovation in the UAE", the Pioneers Forum 2015 represented a significant opportunity for international businesses operating in the UAE to engage with ambitious and talented Emirati students in the United Kingdom. Speaking about participation, Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Operating Officer of Shurooq, said: "The forum was an invaluable platform to…

B2B meetings conducted to strengthen business ties The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has successfully concluded its participation in the Trade Mission to India, which took place from 15-18 December. Shurooq’s participation comes in line with its ambitious strategy to highlight Sharjah’s diverse business potential and investment opportunities and to promote Sharjah as a leading business and investment hub in the region and entire world. The four-day B2B event, otaled d by the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry, was an opportunity for Shurooq to introduce its rich portfolio of ground-breaking projects to Indian investors and keep…

WORLD FORUM for Foreign Direct Investment The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has confirmed an impressive line-up of top international thought leaders and CEOs of multinational corporations as speakers for the 12th WORLD FORUM for Foreign Direct Investment, to be held on February 7-10, 2015, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Being organised by Shurooq, in collaboration with Conway Events, the global event is attended by CEOs and senior executives from local and international organizations, investment promotion agencies and economic development organizations. Speaking about the upcoming event, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, commented, “Sharjah’s selection to…

Lyrics of the first of its kind musical play by national poet Ali Al Khawar As part of the nationwide celebrations to mark the 43rd UAE National Day, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will host the premiere of the musical play ‘Country of Innovation’, on Tuesday, December 2, at 7:30 pm at the Flag Island. The lyrics of the musical were written by national poet Ali Al Khawar and composed by Khalid Nasser. The Director of the show will be Hassan Rajab, the Writer is Ismail Abdullah Chairman of the UAE Theatrical Association (UAETA), and the Assistant Director…

Hoisting the UAE’s flag off a 75-meter flagpole in Khorfakkan Consistent with its commitment to strengthening national identity and to foster national sense of belonging, and as part of the UAE’s 43rd National Day celebrations, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is set to hoist the UAE’s flag off a giant flagpole in Khorfakkan on Tuesday, December 2, in what is considered a first of this scale National Day celebration in Khorfakkan. The initiative to raise the UAE’s flag off a 75-meter flagpole in celebration of the UAE’s National Day will be carried out by Shurooq for the second…

Lyrics of the first of its kind musical play by national poet Ali Al Khawar As part of the nationwide celebrations to mark the 43rd UAE National Day, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will host the premiere of the musical play ‘Country of Innovation’, on Tuesday, December 2, at 7:30 pm at the Flag Island. The lyrics of the musical were written by national poet Ali Al Khawar and composed by Khalid Nasser. The Director of the show will be Hassan Rajab, the Writer is Ismail Abdullah Chairman of the UAE Theatrical Association (UAETA), and the Assistant Director…

Sharjah-Japan Business Roundtable explores increased cooperation The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with the Japan Business Council (JBC) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), recently hosted the Sharjah-Japan Business Roundtable, which took place on the 11th of November at Multaqa Al Qasba Conference and Meeting Hall in Sharjah. The event, which forms part of Shurooq’s strategy to increase business ties with countries across the globe and promote Sharjah as a leading business and investment destination in the international arena, was attended by HE Hisashi Michigami, Consul General of Japan in Dubai, Mr Yasuyuki Fujitani, Chairman of…

Shurooq explores increased cooperation with Spanish business The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has concluded the Sharjah-Spanish Roundtable. The roundtable was organised in collaboration with the Spanish Business Council with the aim of promoting Sharjah as a leading investment destination in the region and the world. The Sharjah-Spanish roundtable is the most recent in a series of initiatives undertaken by Shurooq in line with its strategy and ongoing efforts to highlight the Emirate's investment potential and solidify its position as a regional business hub. The event was attended by Mr. Victor Suanzes, Commercial Attaché to the Spanish Embassy -…