The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 (SEF) brings its most exciting edition yet with trailblazing leaders and innovators, including H.E. Omar Saif Ghobash, Amy Cuddy, Sania Mirza, and Mostafa Salameh. The milestone 8th edition, scheduled for February 1 & 2, 2025, promises to bring unparalleled insights, inspiration, and impactful conversations that resonate with the global entrepreneurial community.

Organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), SEF 2025 has proudly announced Arada as its legacy partner, sponsoring the Impact Zone for the third consecutive year. Alongside the Impact Stage, which will spotlight the most influential figures of our times, the Impact Zone will host 25 key panel discussions and keynote speeches from more than 50 global and local speakers. Moreover, the zone serves as the platform for the opening ceremony.

 

A stellar line-up of global changemakers on SEF 2025 Impact Stage

SEF 2025 will feature an inspiring array of voices, each offering unique perspectives on resilience, innovation, and progress. Cultural diplomacy will be highlighted by H.E. Omar Saif Ghobash, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Cultural Affairs, a distinguished author and diplomat who currently serves as the Ambassador of the UAE to The Holy See and as an advisor to H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. His innovative approach to diplomacy and cultural engagement is sparking a global conversation about the future of work and community building.

Social psychologist Dr. Amy Cuddy, whose groundbreaking research on presence and power dynamics has reshaped how people approach confidence and communication, will take the stage to explore the science behind overcoming adversity and thriving under pressure. Joining her is tennis legend Sania Mirza, a trailblazer both on and off the court, whose journey as a champion and advocate for women’s empowerment continues to inspire millions worldwide. Rounding off the line-up is Mostafa Salameh, a celebrated mountaineer and humanitarian whose extraordinary story of summiting the world’s highest peaks while advocating for social causes speaks to the power of purpose-driven ambition.

 

Sheraa CEO hails legacy partnership with Arada

H.E. Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa highlighted the festival’s broader vision: “Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival has always been a space where ideas ignite and futures are forged. This year, our collaboration with Arada strengthens that vision by creating more opportunities for dialogue and action. We’re excited to bring together individuals whose work challenges the status quo and inspires us to imagine what’s possible. SEF 2025 is about real conversations and real connections that can drive change not just in Sharjah but far beyond its borders.”

As a legacy partner, Arada’s continued support strengthens SEF’s role as a platform for meaningful connections and groundbreaking conversations.

Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, stated: “Our long-term partnership with Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival perfectly matches with Arada’s mission to create and support spaces that enable people to lead positive and fulfilling lives. As the largest and most meaningful gathering of entrepreneurs in the UAE, SEF has an incredible track record of inspiring change and empowering innovation, and we’re excited to be taking part once again this year.”

SEF 2025 promises an unforgettable experience, from game-changing insights to unparalleled networking opportunities. The festival is a call to action for changemakers, visionaries, and anyone ready to leave a mark on the world.

Sheraa has designed different pass categories to enable visitors to access the region’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship in ways that match their expectations of SEF 2025. For more details, visit https://sharjahef.com/festival-pass.