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The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is rounding up preparations for its participation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2014), which will take place at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre from the 5th to the 8th of May 2014. Shurooq’s participation, which falls under the umbrella of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), will focus on showcasing the range of world-class projects that they are currently developing in Sharjah. Shurooq delegation will hold meetings with representatives of travel agencies and leisure operators to discus avenues of cooperation and explore investment opportunities available in the emirate’s tourism…

Meetings with elite investors planned The event will focus on investment operations in sectors like agriculture, tourism, entertainment, infrastructure and logistics, and will highlight the role of foreign direct investment in the Arab and regional economies, with a special focus on emerging markets which serve as the economic growth engine of the world. Participants will also discuss investment partnerships and investigate feasible regional and international investment options. A number of Sharjah's government authorities and departments, including the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sharjah Economic Development Department, Sharjah Healthcare City and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, will be participating within Shurooq's…

Shurooq takes part in 21st Moscow International Exhibition - Travel & Tourism Shurooq will be represented by Yousuf Ahmed Al Mutawa, Heart of Sharjah Manager, who remarked, "Russia presents a key tourism market for Sharjah. In the first half of 2013, Russian tourists represented a full 23 per cent of all European tourists who visited Sharjah, a figure that becomes even more significant when taken into consideration that European visitors made up the largest segment - 37 per cent - of the 951,592 guests staying at the Emirate's various hotels during the same period. In light of this Shurooq is…

Agreement aims to promote investment in Sharjah The MoU was signed by HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and David C. Chavern, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in the presence of a number of officials from both Shurooq and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Under the terms of the MoU Shurooq and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will endeavour to encourage, promote, and facilitate investment and development cooperation among their respective business communities, in addition to establishing, coordinating, and expanding a business network that…

Shurooq meets with key British organisations The Sharjah-British roundtable is the latest in a series of initiatives undertaken by Shurooq in keeping with its ambitious strategy and ongoing effort to highlight the Emirate's flourishing tourism industry and investment opportunities available in various economic sectors. The event was attended by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); HE Edward Hobart, British Consul General; HE Abdulla Al Mahyan, Chairman of Sharjah Health Authority and Sharjah Healthcare City, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq; Hussain Al Mahmoudi, Director General of Sharjah Chamber…

Series of meetings conducted with key industry players Running until 9 March, Shurooq is participating in the 5-day B2B event for the 7th consecutive year in line with its strategy and ongoing efforts to make the best of major international events and platforms in promoting Sharjah as a leading and investment destination in the region and the world. Shurooq's stand attracted high levels of interest and widespread acclaim with dignitaries and VIP's visiting the Authority's including, HE Nasser Ahmed Mahrazi Minister of Tourism of Oman and HE Juma Mubarak Al Junaibi, UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany. The…

Roundtable aims to promote business and investment opportunities in Sharjah The roundtable will be attended by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Shurooq, HE Edward Hobart, British Consul General, and David Burns, Deputy Chair of the British Business Group, in addition to a number of government representatives from both Sharjah and Britain, as well as members of the British Business Group and the British business community in the UAE. Following welcome notes by the Chairperson of Shurooq, the British Consul General in the…

Seminars in Hamburg and Berlin part of Shurooq's strategy to establish Sharjah as international investment hub The first of the seminars, on March 3rd, took place at Handelskammer Hamburg, while the second, on March 4th, was at IHK Berlin. Both events involved presentations focused on four key investment sectors: Travel and Tourism, Transportation and Logistics, Environment, and Healthcare. Shurooq's delegation included HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Chief Operating Officer of Shurooq, Elie Armaly Director of Business Development of Shurooq, Fidel Faraj, Head of Asset Management of Shurooq…

Key sectors highlighted during strategic business event In attendance at the Roundtable was HE Tang Weibin, Consul General of the People's Republic of China, government representatives from both Sharjah and China, as well as members of the Chinese Business Council and local Chinese businesspeople. The Roundtable is the latest in a series of recent initiatives by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) to encourage investment from China and, welcoming attendees to the event, HE Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), emphasised the objectives of the gathering - to reinforce existing business ties…

Seminars in Hamburg and Berlin form part of Shurooq's strategy to establish Sharjah as hub for international investment The first of the seminars, on March 3th, will take place at Handelskammer Hamburg, and the second, on March 4th, will be at IHK Berlin. Both events will comprise presentations focused on four key investment sectors: Travel and Tourism, Transportation and Logistics, Environment and Healthcare. In addition to the seminars, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), will be participating for the 7th consecutive year in ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, from the 5th to the 9th of March…