Heads of government departments and authorities are to meet in Sharjah on Sunday to discuss how the emirate can best meet the needs of business investors. Organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Forum will focus ...
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Sharjah banks report strong profit growth
Sharjah banks InvestBank (INVESTB), Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) and United Arab Bank (UAB) all announced strong profits for the first nine months of 2014. Investbank reported a six percent increase in net operating profit to AED 373 million (US$101m ), SIB reported a 33.5 percent increase in net profits to AED 295 million (US$ 80m), whilst UAB reported a 20 percent ...
Read More »SEC reviews draft tax law for firms engaged in natural resources
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, presided over a meeting of the Council, on Tuesday, at the Ruler’s office. In attendance were His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and the Deputy Chairman of ...
Read More »SIF 2024 offers hands-on learning focused on tech, trade, and business growth
A packed roster of workshops, dialogues, and masterclasses are underway at the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), taking place on September 18 & 19. Business leaders, industry experts, and government officials have shared key takeaways with students, professionals and other forum attendees across key topics like innovation, consumer behaviour, bilateral trade and more, within the context of AI and its ...
Read More »Al Ketbi: SEDC includes 200 manufacturing and exporting companies
Ali Abdullah Al Jari Al Ketbi, Director of the Sharjah Export Development Centre (SEDC) revealed that the centre and the permanent exhibition affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), located in the main building of the Chamber, includes 200 manufacturing and exporting companies, out of approximately 3000 manufacturing companies in the emirate of Sharjah. He also said ...
Read More »SRTI Park boosts UAE’s Industry 4.0 efforts with launch of Advanced Industry Accelerator 2.0
The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has recently launched Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator 2.0 (SAIA) to boost the diversification of the national industrial base and contribute to the positioning of the UAE as an incubator of innovation and creativity In line with Industry 4.0, the accelerator program will provided local and regional start-ups with innovative solutions and ...
Read More »Shurooq unveils new beach development projects valued at Dh197m
Al Luluyah in Khorfakkan and Al Hira in Sharjah city combine the best of fitness and adventure to offer unrivalled beach experiences for residents, tourists, and holidaymakers Shurooq aims to support the diversification of Sharjah’s economy, boost GDP growth, and offer increased investment opportunities in various sectors The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of ...
Read More »Why the UAE’s focus on food security is at the core of post-coronavirus recovery plans
Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Shurooq, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, shares his vision of how the UAE and Sharjah are winning over current challenges by fueling growth in vital sectors and harnessing homegrown technologies Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, executive chairman of Shurooq, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority Even as the UAE continues on its path ...
Read More »Shurooq Gearing Up for Major Announcements at ITB Berlin 2019
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) will be announcing exclusive business management updates and the latest behind its cultural and eco-tourism tourism profile at the 53rd edition of ITB Berlin, which will take place from 6-10 March. Shurooq will be among the top 10,000 companies and organisations from over 180 countries, who have confirmed participation at the international travel ...
Read More »Al Thuriah completes handover of Sahara Tower 4
Sharjah-based Al Thuriah Properties has announced the final handover of its AED 295 million (US$ 81m), 33-storey Sahara Tower 4 to home owners. The 3.1 million square foot (288,000 sqm.) mixed-use Sahara Complex on Sharjah’s Al Nahda Street, near to the border with Dubai, will ultimately have six residential towers. Construction of Sahara Towers 1 to 5 is already completed ...
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