The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two parties to provide high-quality services, by uniting efforts between the various entities and local authorities in Sharjah. The agreement aims to achieve the emirate’s vision in the field of digital transformation and contributes ...
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Sharjah’s ‘Sabaa Sanabel’ wheat becomes first national product to get ‘Made in the UAE’ mark
“Sabaa Sanabel” flour, made from the wheat indigenously produced in Emirate of Sharjah, has clinched a new laurel becoming the first national product to obtain the “Made in the UAE” mark. The ‘Sabaa Sanabel’ wheat flour has met the highest quality and safety standards in force in the UAE, boosting its competitiveness in the market and earning the trust and ...
Read More »Hamriyah Free Zone inks agreement with Infinite Mining & Energy to establish a multifunctional oil refinery
The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has cemented its leading position and appeal for investment in the oil and energy sector following a deal with an Indian company Infinite Mining & Energy. Infinite announced that it is going to double its investment in the free zone and establish a multifunctional oil refinery. The new facility will have a daily production ...
Read More »7% boost in industrial licence renewals in 2022: Sharjah FDI Office
Remarkable growth signifies the enduring appeal that Sharjah holds for businesses The emirate of Sharjah has recorded a spectacular year-on-year growth in its manufacturing sector with a sharp 7 percent increase in the renewal of industrial licences in 2022, according to the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). This was announced by the office during its participation in the second ...
Read More »MoF calls for relying on official publications on Corporate Tax
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has called on the public to rely only on official publications and posts issued by MoF and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regarding the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the Corporate Tax Law) and the associated Cabinet and Ministerial Decisions. The Ministry said a number of posts ...
Read More »SEDD passes ISO 9001:2015 Periodic Review
Sharjah Economic Development Department “SEDD” succeeded in passing the procedures of the periodic follow-up visit to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate after passing the audit phase on all work procedures followed by it, and ensuring that all conditions and requirements of the total quality system in its various departments are met. The scope of the application of this ...
Read More »Sharjah’s economy grew 5.2% in 2022 on the back of economic diversification efforts
Sharjah’s gross domestic product grew by 5.2 per cent last year, driven by economic diversification efforts that are aligned with the emirate’s development strategy. The emirate registered Dh136.9 billion ($37.2 billion) in GDP earnings last year compared with Dh130.1 billion in 2021, Sharjah’s Department of Statistics and Community Development said on Tuesday. The DSCD data is based on a survey ...
Read More »Sharjah’s entities collaborate to boost economic development
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has discussed with the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah ways to develop and strengthen cooperation and coordinate the development of effective mechanisms for exploring new markets, creating economic partnerships, and monitoring investment opportunities in various key sectors. Both sides also discussed ways to bolster Sharjah’s position as an attractive economic hub ...
Read More »Sharjah Chamber, Shams review ways to upgrade emirate’s investment climate
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Sharjah Media City (Shams) have discussed exploring opportunities for collaboration and enhance coordination to support investors in the emirate. The two sides also discussed exchanging best practices in media promotion and marketing of economic programmes, initiatives, and projects, with a particular focus on developing innovative marketing channels and mechanisms to promote ...
Read More »Sharjah: 21,486 real estate transactions worth AED5.9bn in Q1 2023
The report shows that the total number of real estate transactions executed in the emirate during the first quarter of 2023 has reached 21,486 transactions, with a total value of AED 5.9 billion, while the total value of real estate mortgages amounted to AED 1.7 billion. His Excellency Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shamsi, Director General of Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, ...
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