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Celebrating its 8th participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018, one of the largest travel and tourism exhibitions in the world and in the region, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) gives visitors and industry experts a virtual taste of authentic and leisure tourism in the emirate of Sharjah. Visitors, investors and industry experts at the Shurooq stand, which is exhibiting under the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority pavilion, are enjoying the unique opportunity to experience the Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism project through Shurooq’s latest Virtual Reality (VR) experience, where visitors are taken by air, land, indoors and…

More than 200 senior government officials, diplomats, consuls, business owners and investors have met at the Sharjah Economic Ramadan Majlis to discuss the essential role of incentives in developing the economy and attracting local, national and global investment. Organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the fourth edition of the event, titled ‘Economic incentives for accelerating business growth’, highlighted the legal, economic and logistical frameworks needed to encourage domestic enterprises as well as multinational corporations to either enter or expand…

Sharjah has welcomed the ASEAN community’s growing interest in the emirate’s robust and rapidly diversified economy, which attracted USD 1.63 billion in foreign direct investments in 2017 recording a sizeable jump in growth compared to 2016. Investors, diplomats, expanding enterprises and private businesses representing ASEAN members were brought together on a networking platform, the Sharjah-ASEAN Business Roundtable, organised by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah)in collaboration with the ASEAN Business Councils Alliance, recently on Thursday. Among prominent attendees were HE Samuel Tan Chi Tse, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore in UAE (Chair of ASEAN); HE Syed Md Hasrin…

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched ‘Sharjah Sustainable City today (Wednesday), the first urban mixed-use project in the emirate, which meets the highest standards of green economy and environmental sustainability. It is the outcome of a strategic partnership between Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers, a leading sustainable communities developer in the UAE. The AED 2 billion project is spread across 7.2 million sqft, and is strategically located in Sharjah near Al Rahmaniya area, easily accessible from the Sharjah International Airport and Sharjah University City. Upon…

In a step towards enhancing its operational efficiency, security and reliability, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has entered into a strategic partnership with Injazat Data Systems for managed services and journey to the cloud. The agreement which took place today (Monday 7th October) during Shurooq and Injazat’s participation at the 39th GITEX Technology Week at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) will support the development of Shurooq from a traditional OnPremise model – an organization that holds all its data at its physical location – to a hybrid cloud model with enhance flexibility and optimize the time and effort…

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, visited today (Monday) the Al Faya Retreat nestled in the heart of the Mleiha desert and the Al Badayer Retreat situated in the Al Badayer desert, which are part of the ‘Sharjah Collection’ – the luxury hospitality brand of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), managed by ‘Mysk by Shaza’. During the tour, His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah gained detailed insights into the world-class facilities which are being offered by both retreats, and their distinctive features which position them as one…

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of Advisory Committee of Sharjah World Book Capital (SWBC) and Vice President of International Publishers Association (IPA), has conducted a detailed inspection visit yesterday of the ‘House of Wisdom’ library project, developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and slated to open in April 2020. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, said: “Inspired by the vision of the His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, whose 40-year efforts have paved the way for  Sharjah’s global recognition as a hub for education, innovation and cultural appreciation, our emirate today serves as a vibrant destination for intellectuals,…

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, reaffirmed that the emirate of Sharjah is committed to executing key community and development projects in service of sustaining and growing its human capital with the best of care and wellbeing. This came during a public speech by His Highness The Ruler of Sharjah after welcoming guests, dignitaries and city’s residents at the distinct Kingfisher Retreat, built in the midst of Kalba’s natural and environmental reserve. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi also revealed that the emirate of Sharjah has assigned…

In support of the UAE’s directives to keep members of the community safe at home in the wake of the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and to encourage healthy eating habits in families, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has launched a free delivery initiative of organic foods to support families in need in Sharjah. Launched in association with the Sharjah Charity International and VeggiTech, a vegetation technology start-up in Sharjah, the free delivery initiative will be made available for more than 1,000 families throughout the period of the night-time curfew. Under the initiative, 6,200 kgs of fresh organic…

“This global pandemic is yet another reminder of our shared humanity…shared vulnerabilities, and shared destinies. No matter where you are today, we are all united in hope, prayer, and faith. We are also united by our love for books and reading”, said Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Head of the Advisory Committee of Sharjah World Book Capital 2019, during the virtually organised closing ceremony of Sharjah World Book Capital 2019. Her introductory remarks emphasised that people’s passion for books and reading have united all of humanity in the face of the crisis sparked by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The…