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Al Majaz Waterfront, Al Qasba, Al Montazah and Heart of Sharjah destinations in focus The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is well prepared to participate in the World Travel Market (WTM 2014), the leading global event in the travel industry, which will take place at Excel Exhibition Centre in the British capital of London from 3-6 November. Shurooq’s Participation in the event - under the umbrella of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) - is in line with the Authority’s ambitious strategy to promote Sharjah as a leading investment and tourist destination in the region and the world.…

Bodour Al Qasimi: the forum serves as a platform to reinforce government efforts to attract investors Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), is organising ‘Sharjah Forum: Future Opportunities and Challenges’, set to take place on November 2nd, in the presence of a number of chairpersons, CEOs and directors generals of the Sharjah Government’s authorities and departments. Held for the first time, the forum aims to provide a platform for decision makers in Government sector in the emirate of…

The WORLD FORUM for Foreign Direct Investment will happen in Sharjah, 8-10 February 2015 Held annually in locations around the world, The WORLD FORUM for Foreign Direct Investment provides a unique platform to network and discuss global location decisions amongst FDI dealmakers, including globally expanding companies, economic and investment agencies, and the multipliers and site consultants who advise both parties. The aims of the WORLD FORUM are to improve the dialogue between government and industry on global FDI — to provide a better understanding of the conditions which attract corporate investors and how to overcome the challenges companies face when…

Several meetings conducted with key industry players The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has successfully concluded its participation in Cityscape Global 2014, the region's leading property event, which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 21-23 September. Shurooq's stand attracted a high level of interest and widespread acclaim from numerous dignitaries and VIP's, including Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, and Shaikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as well as a number of investors and visitors interested in the real estate industry. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of…

High level meetings and seminars during Shanghai Roadshow The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has successfully concluded an investment roadshow to Shanghai China as part of its ongoing strategy to promote the Sharjah as a world-class destination for international investment. The roadshow followed Shurooq’s participation, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy, in the 18th China International Fair of Investment and Trade in Xiamen, which took place on 8 – 11 September. The roadshow, which took place from 11 - 12 September, was aimed at promoting Sharjah’s investment potential among Chinese investors and familiarising the Shanghai business community…

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is set to showcase its portfolio of projects this coming week with its participation in the 2014 edition of Cityscape Global, which is taking place from 21-23 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Shurooq, who continues to act as one of the major drivers in the emirate of Sharjah’s growth, will be making use of the opportunity to showcase its diverse range of mixed-use master planned development projects as well as to leverage the excellent investor networking platform that this premier international event offers. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, COO of the Sharjah…

Shurooq welcomes high placed delegation at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently welcomed a delegation of representatives of the US Congress at a roundtable event hosted at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event formed part of a visit by the delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the aim of participating in an educational and cultural exchange. The delegation, led by U.S. Congresswoman and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, was met by H.E Robert Waller, US Consul General to Dubai, HE Abdalla Sultan…

CEO Clubs welcomes Shurooq CEO at network lunch meeting The rapid development of Sharjah, and specifically the role being played in this development by Shurooq – the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, was brought into sharp focus at the most recent network lunch meeting of CEO Clubs UAE – the local chapter of the world largest business networking club, the CEO Clubs Network Worldwide. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum the business lunch, which took place in Dubai, welcomed Shurooq CEO H.E Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal as key speaker and was attended by…

29 religious and social lectures organised over 12 days The Ramadan educational and awareness activity ‘Eiman Oasis’, an initiative by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department, ended on a high note in Sharjah last Saturday evening, in participation of 16 scholars and preachers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries, who delivered valuable lectures that addressed various religious, educational and daily life topics. The Eiman Oasis activities this year included 29 lectures hosted at Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque in Sharjah, Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque in Khorfakkan, and Al Huda…

Live broadcast through social networking platforms The activities of the Ramadan awareness and educational initiative ‘Eiman Oasis’ which are being organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in collaboration with the Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department have received highly positive feedback from audiences who attended the lectures at the three mosques, namely Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque in Sharjah, Omar Ibn Al Khattab Mosque in Khorfakkan and Al Huda Mosuqe in Kalba. Topics of the five lectures organized at Al Salaf Al Saleh Mosque in Sharjah in the first week of Ramadan varied from “Prophecy House in Ramadan”, delivered…