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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…

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…