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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

New brand aims to position itself as the flagship driver for investment and financial growth across Sharjah ‘Invest in Sharjah’ to showcase the emirate’s core economic components and business prospects His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has witnessed the launch of ‘Invest in Sharjah’, an initiative which aims to unveil the rich array of investment opportunities in the Emirate of Sharjah to businesspersons and investors across all sectors. Established to become the authoritative trend for business and investments in Sharjah, ‘Invest in Sharjah’ incorporates a modern vision designed…

Key panel event, held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi during first day of Sharjah FDI Forum, discusses importance of emirate’s foreign direct investment policy for growth Sharjah’s unique position as a gateway for international business expansion was the topic under discussion at a key panel event held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, which took place at the opening of the Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which commenced yesterday at the Al Jawaher Reception…

Sessions on diversification beyond UAE’s oil economy and furthering trade links with UK and Europe at the Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 The first two sessions of day 1 at the Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 introduced crucial business themes, like the future of the UAE beyond oil and strengthening trade partnerships with UK and the rest of Europe, bringing together some of the region’s financial experts, CEOs of big businesses, policymakers, entrepreneurs and more to share their experiences and expertise. The overarching theme of the two sessions were encapsulated in the phrase ‘ease of access’. Every key speaker and panelist took…

Growth of two of the UAE’s key sectors was a highlight of global forum’s first day Healthcare and logistics were two of the key sectors under the spotlight at the Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which opened yesterday at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the first day of the two-day forum saw the hosting of a panel discussion that examined how the emirate’s business friendly environment and willingness to…

Vital contribution of smaller businesses – the topic under discussion during key panel event during first day of Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 The crucial role that SMEs play in the UAE economy was highlighted during a closing session of the first day of Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which concluded yesterday (Wednesday) at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. ‘How important is global connectedness for SMEs?’ was the title of the panel discussion moderated by Jacopo Dettoni, Deputy Editor of fDi Magazine - organiser of the forum in conjunction with the Financial Times…