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CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority brings region’s foremost conference on foreign direct investment to a close ‘Sharjah is open for business’ – that was the message delivered by HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) during his closing address at the Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which concluded on Thursday at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq and high level business and investment executives and dignitaries. Organised by Shurooq in collaboration with…

Global foreign direct investment event will host panel discussion on bi-lateral trade This year’s Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which takes place September 28-29, at the Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa, will host a panel discussion to explore the strategic relationship between the UAE and India. Titled ‘Growing Trade Links between India and the UAE,’ the activity will form a central plank of the forum, which is organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with the UK's Financial Times. Participating in the discussion will be Paras Shahdadpuri, Chairman of Nikai Group of…

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…

The very first panel on day 2 at the Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 taken up by one of the most important economic discourses in this part of the world The fact that ‘Growing trade links between India and the UAE’, was the theme of the very first panel discussion of the second day at the Sharjah FDI Forum 2016, underscores how important this issue is to not only the two countries in question, but also to big investors, financial experts and business leaders from around the world. Chaired by three Indian panelists, namely, Paras Shahdadpuri, Chairman, Nikai Group of Companies;…

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…

CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority brings region’s foremost conference on foreign direct investment to a close ‘Sharjah is open for business’ – that was the message delivered by HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) during his closing address at the Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Forum (Sharjah FDI Forum 2016), which concluded on Thursday at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq and high level business and investment executives and dignitaries. Organised by Shurooq in collaboration with…

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…

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…

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…

An opening keynote on day 2 of the Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 that puts much in perspective for the need of future diversification of the UAE economy The resounding success of the first day of Sharjah FDI Forum 2016 led to visitors and participants trickle in even earlier on day 2. With seats at the Jawaher Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre occupied by over 300 elite decision makers, business leaders and economic experts, the second day got off to a strong start with an opening keynote by Dr Nasser Saidi, President, Nasser Saidi & Associates, Member of Regional Advisory…