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‘Invest in Sharjah’ to Host Arab World’s Most Influential Business Leaders

“Another step that elevates the emirate’s status as an Arab business capital.” The Sharjah FDI Office, (Invest in Sharjah), the FDI office operating under the government of Sharjah, has announced it will host a Sharjah-Arab Business Roundtable, a massive step in emphasising Sharjah’s importance in the Middle East’s finance and business sectors. Organised in collaboration with the Jordan Business Council, the event is a platform for Invest in Sharjah to showcase the emirate’s investment opportunities in a variety of different sectors, particularly trade, industry and real estate. According to the Sharjah Chamber of Industry and Commerce, in 2016, Sharjah’s GDP…
read more »Shurooq Coordinates Efforts to Protect Sharjah’s Cultural Heritage

Sharjah Investment and Development Authorityhosts meeting with Sharjah Antiquities Authority, Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Sharjah Museums Department As part of its mission to protect Sharjah’s rich heritage, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) hosted a meeting with Sharjah Antiquities Authority (SAA) and Sharjah Institute for Heritageand Sharjah Museums Department (SMD). The activity discussed effective ways to regulateand promote cultural preservation and followed Emiri Decree No. 5 of 2017issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Memberof the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, which relates to the organisation and protection of cultural heritage in Sharjah. The meeting…
read more »Williams secures dramatic victory in inaugural Sharjah Senior Golf Masters presented by Shurooq

Sharjah, UAE: The inaugural Sharjah Senior Golf Masters presented by Shurooq reached a thrilling conclusion as South Africa’s Chris Williams claimed his first title in six years at the first hole of a sudden-death play-off against Englishman Gary Marks. “Words fail me. After being eight years on the Tour and finally getting my second win after all these years is just amazing,” said Williams, whose last win came at the Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters presented by Stapleford Forum. “I’ve been playing well and scoring well in South Africa leading up to this event, playing in as many pro-ams as I…
read more »Shurooq Launches Spectacular Eco-Tourism Kalba Kingfisher Lodge

Twenty modern tents with private pools set against stunning natural backdrop As part of its strategy to provide the region’s leading sustainable tourist destinations, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has begun implementing the stunning Kalba Kingfisher Lodge, its latest ground-breaking eco-tourism project, in collaboration with the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA). Shurooq said that the five-star hospitability project, featuring a tented camp that offers unique experiences within the mangrove nature reserve in the heart of Kalba's natural beauty, is the perfect addition to its strategy of promoting environmentally friendly tourism. The Kingfisher Lodge, due to be…
read more »Shurooq Meets with Canadian Delegation to Discuss Business Links

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority plans for growth Business roundtable conducted with representatives of world’s second largest country Sharjah’s business links with the world’s second largest country was the topic on the table when Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) hosted a trade meeting with a delegation from Canada. The roundtable event saw the two parties assess an array of initiatives that have the potential to lead to significant mutual benefits for Canada and the UAE. Aimed at exploring bilateral investment opportunities as part of Shurooq’s efforts to enhance Sharjah’s economic landscape through increased trade cooperation, the meeting was chaired…
read more »CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Wins Golden Friends of India Award

Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal spearheads subcontinent investments His Excellency Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), was awarded with the Golden Friends of India Award in recognition of his pivotal role in promoting economic and investment relationships between Sharjah and India. Mohammad Al Musharrkh, Director of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), received the iconic award on behalf of His Excellency. The award, from the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), was seen as a mark of acknowledgement and appreciation from the Indian business community for His Excellency’s tireless efforts in…
read more »Sharjah Named in Top Ten Global Cities of the Future Survey
Highest-ranking Middle East and Africa city for connectivity An independent survey covering the most powerful and dynamic global economies, has named Sharjah as one of the top ten cities in the world for connectivity. Ranked at number six, Sharjah comes ahead of Frankfurt, Manchester, Miami and Dubai, reflecting its superb regional infrastructure and attraction as a business destination for foreign investors. Announcing the findings, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) said the key connectivity criteria were internet penetration and the capability and ease of movement of goods, areas in which Sharjah has made unprecedented progress. Having established itself as an…
read more »“Invest in Sharjah” Concludes its Participation at the 1st FDI Expo in London

Al Musharrkh: “Keeping track with the latest investment opportunities with the UK has always been our top our priority” “Invest in Sharjah” invited British investors to explore Sharjah’s rich industrial sector The Sharjah FDI office (Invest in Sharjah), the flagship driver for promoting investment opportunities in the emirate, recently concluded its participation at the inaugurating edition of the Foreign Direct Investment Expo 2016 (FDI Expo) in London, UK, which took place from November 17 – 18, 2016 at the London Olympia exhibition venue. FDI Expo gathered more than 3,500 elite speakers and visitors, and served as a key platform for…
read more »Ground Breaks for AED 45 Million Al Badayer Desert Camp Development in Sharjah

Shurooq to lead the development process of the project located in Al Badayer, Sharjah, with a scheduled opening of Q4 2017 New tourism destination to be UAE’s most popular spot for desert adventurers and tour providers The Sharjah Investment and development Authority (Shurooq) has commenced the implementation of Al Badayer Desert Camp project, valued at AED 45 million, which is expected to become one of its premium leisure and adventure destinations in Sharjah. The project will feature a unique set of experiences for desert adventurers within the golden dunes of Sharjah’s middle region. Moreover, the project aligns with Shurooq’s comprehensive…
read more »Shurooq and Bee’ah Partner to Improve Water Quality in Sharjah’s Khalid Lagoon

Memorandum of Agreement sets basis for environmental initiative Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, in ensuring the premium quality of living in Sharjah whilst preserving all natural and aquatic foundations in the emirate, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Sharjah Environment Company LLC (Bee’ah), in a bid at improving and preserving the quality of water in Sharjah’s Khalid Lagoon. Under the terms of the agreement, Bee’ah will undertake a series of initiatives over a period…
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