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Sharjah Investment and Development Authority to connect with British business community to highlight projects and investment opportunities in the emirate Investors from Great Britain will have the opportunity to find out about the advantages of doing business in Sharjah thanks to a special business–to-business (B2B) forum being held in the country’s capital, London. Organised by The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) under the banner ‘Sharjah Day,’ the April 8 event will introduce British investors and businesspersons to prominent opportunities in Sharjah, with an emphasis on the many projects run by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Sharjah Day aims…

Event discusses key sectors and prospects for U.A.E.-based Portuguese companies to invest and develop in Sharjah Sharjah, U.A.E., April 02, 2016 – The most effective ways of enhancing business between Sharjah and Portugal were high on the agenda at a key meeting organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with AICEP Portugal Global Trade and Investment Agency. More than 50 business stakeholders attended the premium roundtable event, which was held at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and which brought together senior dignitaries from Sharjah’s business community and representatives from successful Portuguese companies based in the U.A.E. Welcome addresses…

Shurooq aims to strengthen media ties and focus on the importance of developing and sustaining environmental and eco-tourism projects in Sharjah The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with the Sharjah Media Corporation and the Sharjah Media Centre, organized a media trip for the journalists to discover the wonders of Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism project, as well as take part in various fun-filled safari rides, dune-bashing activities, live musical performances, entertainments and series engaging activities during the evening. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the developing body for the Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism project, along with Mahmoud Rashid…

Sharjah and Canadian representatives discuss investment at a business roundtable session Top business leaders from Sharjah and Canada held a Roundtable session yesterday (February 23) organized by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with the Canadian Business Councils in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Panellists, consisting of top executives from leading government sectors in Sharjah, discussed keys areas of investment and growth in the emirate, and also presented key achievements at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. While Canada was represented by HE Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Consul General of Canada to Dubai and Colin Beaton, Board Member of…

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) to provide employment opportunities to students at the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology Career Fair The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), is set to offer its employment opportunities to all students at the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology’s (SHCT) Career Fair taking place on March 2nd 2016. The annual SHCT Career Fair is organized by SHCT to provide its students and graduates with the opportunity to meet HR managers from leading organizations around the UAE, and takes place at SHCT’s premises. Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) aims to meet with various potential…

New company seeks to develop investment, commercial, industrial and real estate projects in Sharjah and beyond The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a partnership agreement with Emaar Properties and Eagle Hills, an Abu Dhabi-based property developer, to establish a new real estate company in Sharjah called Omran Properties. The aim of the partnership is to boost joint cooperation between the three parties and expand economic investments in the emirate. The MoU was signed by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), and HE Mohammed Al Abbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties…

A delegation sought to attract investment in Sharjah and gave a presentation on investment opportunities A delegation from the Sharjah Investment and Development authority (Shurooq) has taken part in the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) that took place from 18-19 January 2016 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Shurooq’s participating delegation was let by Saud Meqdad Al Suwaidi, Director of Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment at the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and included Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, Deputy Director of Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment at Shurooq, and Diana Yonghui MA, Investment Promotion Executive at Shurooq. Under a theme…

HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), recently visited the Sharjah Center for Astronomy & Space Sciences at its headquarters in the University City of Sharjah to discuss means of cooperation between the authority and the centre with the joint aim of boosting tourist activity. HE Marwan Al Sarkal and the accompanying delegation were received by Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Deputy Director of the Sharjah Center for Astronomy & Space Sciences, Marwan Anwar Shwaiki, Manager of Sharjah Planetarium and Mohammed Fadil Talafha, Assistant Manager of Sharjah Planetarium. Marwan Al Sarkal presented a number of…

Visit conducted to inspect the progress of the project SheikhaBodourbint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently visited the Mleiha Eco- tourism and Archaeological Project, which isundergoing development by Shurooq in collaboration with theDirectorate of Town Planning and Survey, Directorate of Antiquities at the Department of Culture and Informationand the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA), with the aim of establishing a new tourism destination that will attract nature and heritage lovers alike. SheikhaBodour was accompanied during the inspection visit by HE Marwan bin JassimAl Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Operating…

China Trade Week Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) participated in China Trade Week forum in Abu Dhabi from December 7-9 by calling for closer commercial ties between Sharjah and China. The authority invited Chinese investors and business leaders to take advantage of the emirate’s strategic geographical position and the services and facilities offered to allow easy access to nearby markets, particularly the GCC and North Africa markets. Shurooq, the silver sponsor of the conference, held meetings with participating businessmen to present the opportunities available in Sharjah and to highlight the facilities and incentives offered by Sharjah Government to foreign…