Under the name “Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2020”, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SCCI, has recently announced that the exceptional shopping season in the emirate will kick off on July 22 and will last until August 21, stressing its commitment to stepping up efforts to support the retail sector and shopping centers in the Emirate of Sharjah, in light of the economic repercussions of COVID-19 pandemic.

“Such events would help boost the emirate’s economic activities and their sustainability, in addition to spreading happiness among community members through these attractive and amazing festivals,” added the SCCI.

Strengthening the retail sector

The Chamber went on to say: “Sharjah Shopping Promotionsaims to strengthen the retail sector through a host of events and activities that align with the current circumstances.”

“Our keenness to organize this exceptional event stems from our role in creating innovative solutions that would help serve the interests and activities of Sharjah’s business community,”

The Chamber underlined that the Sharjah Shopping Promotions will be featuring exciting offers and discounts of up to 75%, as well as weekly raffle draws for lucky winners during their shopping in the participating malls and centers, in addition to all-new programs and activities which will continue throughout the event.

Impactful role

In the same context, the SCCI has called the shopping centers and retail stores in Sharjah to register with the SCCI to take part in Sharjah Shopping Promotions.

The SCCI concluded: “The outcomes of our marketing events have shown the strong desire of the retail sector to actively participate in such exhibitions, thanks to their impactful role in boosting sales and reviving commercial markets.”

Partners of Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2020 include; Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (1st time as a strategic media partner), the strategic partners (Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Sharjah Economic Development Department, Sharjah Municipality), Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre (AGMC) BMW (diamond partner), in addition to large participation from shopping malls and retail stores the emirate.