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Sharjah FDI Forum Reiterates the Importance of Partnership

Closing sessions highlight mutually beneficial relationships as being the key to business growth and success Shurooq CEO headlines panel session on investment trends forecasts for 2017, while Shurooq’s Sharjah FDI Director headlines panel session on FDI growth prospects in the region The forging of strong partnerships for business success was a key theme on the last day of Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which concluded on Thursday at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. Organised by of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in conjunction with the UK’s Financial Times and fDi Magazine,…
read more »Second Edition of Sharjah FDI Forum to be Held in September 28th and 29th 2016 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Center, Sharjah
More than 300 global investors, CEOs and high-profile economic seniors to attend and speak at the region’s largest FDI event Global event organised by Shurooq to be held under the patronage of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah The second annual Sharjah FDI Forum will take place on 28 and 29 September 2016 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, under the slogan “Sharjah FDI: The Gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia”, hosting more than 300 elite decision makers, business leaders and economic experts, who will gather to exchange their knowledge and expertise on trends and…
read more »Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Highlights the Importance of Economic Development in Achieving Sustainability

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority participates in the second edition of the GCC-British Economic Forum Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has participated in the second edition of the GCC-British Economic Forum, which took place on July 21. Organised by the Arab British Chamber of Commerce and hosted in London, the forum saw the attendance of senior Emirati and British officials, executives, decision-makers, investors and businesspersons. Held under the banner: ‘Vision, Challenges and Ambitions: Integration Prospects for a Better Future,’ this year’s edition of the GCC-British Economic Forum provided participants with the chance to explore emerging opportunities to forge business…
read more »Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Sharjah Chamber Enhance Joint Cooperation between Government and Private Sectors

“Ramadan Majlis”, organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in association with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted high-level business leaders at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) explored new strategies for cooperation between government and private sectors at the “Ramadan Majlis” evening organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in association with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), on Monday July 20th 2016, at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. Hosting an elite group of high-profile executives from the U.A.E.’s economic sector, the activity…
read more »Sharjah – Australia Roundtable: Investment-ready sectors and trade policies outlined for Australian investors

Organised by Shurooq, the business roundtable reviewed some of the lucrative sectors in Sharjah at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Initiative the latest in extensive programme of Shurooq activities to highlight emirate’s rewarding investment climate The lucrative opportunities for investment between Sharjah and Australia were the main item on the agenda at a “Sharjah – Australia Roundtable” organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in association with the Australian Business Council in Dubai (ABCD), the Australian Trade Commission and Australia Unlimited, which took place yesterday (Sunday) at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). The…
read more »Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Promotes Sharjah’s Investment Potential in Berlin

Organisation arranges the Sharjah-Berlin Seminar and participates in the 19th Arab-German Business Forum Organisation arranges the Sharjah-Berlin Seminar and participates in the 19th Arab-German Business Forum Promoting Sharjah’s array of investment opportunities to Germany’s business community was the basis of a recent visit to Berlin which was successfully concluded by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) on the day before yesterday (Friday). During their visit, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) was at the German capital as it organised the Sharjah-Berlin Seminar, while on the second day, it participated at the 19th Arab-German Business Forum. A high-level delegation comprising…
read more »Sharjah Piques the Interest of Global Investors at AIM 2016

Shurooq along with top Sharjah Government entities at the Sharjah Pavilion highlight their leading projects at annual Foreign Direct Investment forum Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that the Sharjah Pavilion at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2016 has successfully showcased Sharjah’s distinctive investment ventures to government officials, decision-makers and international investors at the leading global economic event, which is organised every year by the UAE Ministry of Economy. Sharing the pavilion with Shurooq were the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) and Hamriya Free Zone Authority (HFZA). This year’s participation demonstrated…
read more »Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Organises ‘Sharjah Day in London, UK’ to Highlight Emirate’s Business Potential

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…
read more »Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Roundtable Explores Opportunities for Portuguese Investment

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…
read more »Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) takes journalists on a “blast from the past” journey to Mleiha

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…
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