The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has concluded its participation in the 18th Conference of Arab Businessmen & Investors which was held under the slogan «Investing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Digital Economy» in, Manama, Bahrain from 11 – 13 November. The SCCI’s participation came within the delegation […]

Against the backdrop of an International Finance Corporation (IFC) report, which states that women-owned SMEs represent only 34 percent of the sector globally, of which 70 percent are undeserved by financial institutions creating a credit gap of USD 287 billion, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) is creating a new opportunity for women-owned early stage start-ups […]

“Tolerance is one of the fundamental values, on which the country was built until it has become an authentic and robust approach in Emirati society. Such an approach which was laid by the founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (may Allah rest his soul in peace), and then the wise leadership went on […]

The unparalleled beauty of Al Noor Island, seen in a unique mix of natural elements and awe-inspiring architecture, offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for the most glamorous and memorable weddings. The popular eco-leisure destination is enchanting in its wedding persona and offers a golden opportunity to those who want to make their dream of an ‘island […]

Experts and business leaders who took part in a Youth Circle discussion titled ‘The Future of Youth in the Era of Digital Enterprise’ on the side-lines of the fifth edition of Sharjah FDI Forum which kicked off yesterday (Monday), have called for youth to challenge the status quo in order to create change. The Shurooq […]

A panel discussion led by experts on education highlighted important issues regarding the future of education at the Sharjah FDI Forum today. Moderated by Billy Fitzherbert, Regional ME Editor, Oxford Business Group, the session titled ‘The Future of Education (Re-skilling Perspective for Digital Growth)’ had all speakers in agreement that education needed a major overhaul […]

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Ruler of Sharjah, the concluding day of the Sharjah FDI Forum 2019 headlined an expert panel of renowned banking experts and technology specialists to explore the hurdles to corporate sustainable growth and the implications of the developments […]

Over two days of discussions held at the fifth edition of the Sharjah FDI Forum 2019, the emirate’s growing investment potential in real estate, efforts being made to boost the MSME sector, the increasing contributions of female entrepreneurs and the UAE’s economic resilience despite the global slowdown have been put in perspective for over 1,500 […]

After the first day of discussions at the Sharjah FDI Forum 2019 offered the UAE outlook on future strategies for boosting the nation’s foreign investment environment, the second day zoomed in on Sharjah’s capabilities to attract FDI in sectors like industry, media, publishing, among others. The first panel discussion titled ‘Sharjah Government – Investing in […]

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, today (Tuesday) organized, in collaboration with the Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD) and Tijarah 101 Center, a workshop entitled: “Franchise Industry from Locality to Universality” The event comes as part of the SCCI’s efforts to bolster the business sector, help the Emirate’s private sector and entrepreneurs […]