In another ambitious move to increase Sharjah’s depth and reach of foreign investment, some of the emirate’s most influential economic drivers met with trade delegates, officials and businesspeople from Hong Kong recently, to present the unique opportunities and incentives which make Sharjah one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region. Sharjah’s FDI Office ‘Invest in Sharjah’, the investment ...

Sharjah’s hotel sector saw a 94 percent increase in the number of Russian guests during the first half of 2017, according to Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA). Sharjah hotels reported a total of 106,693 Russian guests staying during the first six month of the year, compared to 54,017 guests during same period in 2016. The increase is a ...

China Arab International Technology Transfer Co. Ltd. (CAITTC), a platform for technology transfer and scientific cooperation between China and Arab countries, will open its regional technology centre and headquarters at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP)*. As part of the memorandum of understanding signed between the company and SRTIP, a centre for technology transfer will be established to help ...

As part of its commitment to support aspiring entrepreneurs in the region, Sheraa recently hosted the One Young World MENA Caucus  at the Sheraa Hub in American University of Sharjah, bringing together delegates to debate, formulate and share innovative solutions for the pressing issues facing the region. One Young World (OYW) is a global platform founded in 2009 that gathers ...

Listen to Sharjah Investment and Development Authority CEO Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal talk to the Business Breakfast Dubai Eye 103.8FM team about Sharjah FDI Forum 2017 (19-20 September 2017)

Innovation and technology were the subjects under discussion during the final panel sessions on the opening day of Sharjah FDI Forum 2017, which concluded yesterday (Wednesday) at the Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah. The two-day global investment forum was held under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member Ruler of Sharjah. ...

Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) this week inaugurated a 42,000 square foot (3,900 sqm.) temporary expansion for Expo Centre Sharjah to accomodate the continued growth of Sharjah’s fairs and exhibitions, in particular the highly anticipated Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which takes place from 1-11 November. Last year’s Sharjah International Book Fair hosted 1,681 publishing houses from 60 ...

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, the first day of the Sharjah FDI Forum 2017 has headlined with an expert panel of internationally renowned business leaders and technology gurus to explore the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) on future economies and societies – ...

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, yesterday presided over the opening of the  Sharjah FDI Forum 2017, which commenced at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, Sharjah. Read more about Sharjah FDI Forum 2017 – Sharjah eyes fourth industrial revolution – FDI Forum debates the fourth industrial revolution – Innovation and ...

Images from the third Sharjah FDI Forum, which is taking place from 19-20 September 2017 at Al Jawaher Reception & Convention Centre in Sharjah, UAE. Read more about Sharjah FDI Forum