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Sharjah-Japan Business Roundtable explores increased cooperation The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with the Japan Business Council (JBC) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), recently hosted the Sharjah-Japan Business Roundtable, which took place on the 11th of November at Multaqa Al Qasba Conference and Meeting Hall in Sharjah. The event, which forms part of Shurooq’s strategy to increase business ties with countries across the globe and promote Sharjah as a leading business and investment destination in the international arena, was attended by HE Hisashi Michigami, Consul General of Japan in Dubai, Mr Yasuyuki Fujitani, Chairman of…

Series of matchmaking meetings conducted with investors and key industry players The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has wrapped up its participation in the World Travel Market (WTM 2014), the leading global event in the travel industry, held at Excel Exhibition Centre in London, on a confident note. Shurooq's participation in the major travel event – under the umbrella of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) – comes amid Sharjah’s celebration as the 2014 Islamic Culture Capital and in the wake of the selection of Sharjah as the Capital of Arab Tourism for Year 2015. This year's fruitful…

Shurooq explores increased cooperation with Spanish business The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has concluded the Sharjah-Spanish Roundtable. The roundtable was organised in collaboration with the Spanish Business Council with the aim of promoting Sharjah as a leading investment destination in the region and the world. The Sharjah-Spanish roundtable is the most recent in a series of initiatives undertaken by Shurooq in line with its strategy and ongoing efforts to highlight the Emirate's investment potential and solidify its position as a regional business hub. The event was attended by Mr. Victor Suanzes, Commercial Attaché to the Spanish Embassy -…

Panellists discussed ways to develop investment sector in the emirate Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi: Building human capital and serving citizens are priority in government agenda His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah yesterday (Sunday) attended the Sharjah Forum: Future Challenges and Opportunities, which was organised by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), with the aim of discussing and presenting opportunities and challenges in the Emirate and enabling decision makers in…

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…

Sector expected to grow to AED1 billion by 2016, up from current AED780 million Marwan Al Sarkal: Sharjah government keen to expand sector by attracting FDI into solar energy generation plants and water desalination projects Sharjah's environment sector is expected to grow by 15 percent to almost AED1 billion by 2016, up from this year’s AED780 million, powered by a portfolio of groundbreaking eco-tourism projects currently under way. According to a study by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the environment sector is one of the Emirate’s four key sectors identified as major areas of potential growth. The three…

Meetings with key organisations during Ministry of Economy led visit Continuing its commitment to promoting the investment potential of the emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) concluded a series of high profile investment meetings with premier US based organisations and institutions during its recent participation as part of a high level delegation to the United States led by the UAE Ministry of Economy. The visit took place from 22nd of September and included meetings and events in Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; and Los Angeles, CA. The Shurooq delegation was led by Sheikha Bodour…

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…

Shurooq promotes Sharjah’s fast growing environmental sector during delegation visit The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently welcomed a delegation representing a number of SME’s operating in Japan’s renewable energy industry sector at its headquarters in Sharjah. JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization, aimed at exploring the numerous investment and business opportunities on offer in Sharjah’s burgeoning environmental sector. The delegation was met by Mohammed Juma Al Musharrakh, Head of Investment Promotion at Shurooq, as well as representatives from the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, the Sharjah Environment Company- Bee’ah, the Sharjah-based award-winning fully integrated environment and waste management…