Sharjah investments continue to grow and direct effects on job opportunities and productive sectors

Sharjah, September 18 / WAM / The economic performance indicators of the Emirate of Sharjah began days after the announcement of Sharjah issued by the UAE’s fastest growing list in attracting foreign direct investments during the first half of 2025 revealing actual effects on the level of job generation and expanding the production base in light of the high investment rates in major sectors that included consumer products, food, drinks, commercial services and equipment Industrial.

Sharjah recorded an exceptional growth in foreign direct investment flows during the first half of 2025, as the volume of capital investments increased by 361% to $ 1.5 billion, compared to 325 million dollars in the same period in 2024, and the number of new projects increased by 57% to 74 projects compared to 47 projects last year.

This growth included a direct reflection on the labor market, as the data of the Sharjah Foreign Investment Office (Invest in Sharjah) revealed the creation of 2,578 new jobs with a growth rate of 45% compared to 1,779 jobs in the corresponding period, with a large percentage of them in productive and service sectors that support the Sharjah strategy in promoting economic growth and expanding the base of qualitative employment.

For his part, His Excellency Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that the distinguished results achieved by the emirate in the field of foreign direct investment during the first half of 2025 confirms Sharjah’s position as an attractive and safe destination for investors thanks to the wise economic vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

His Excellency Ahmed Obaid Al -Qusayr, Executive Director of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shorouk) said that the exceptional performance achieved by Sharjah in attracting foreign direct investments this year reflects a clear vision and collective determination, noting that the strategic efforts of the Sharjah Foreign Investment Office formed a basic pillar in promoting the global competitiveness of the emirate, as the office was able to attract capital with the keenness to match it Investments with the long -term vision of Sharjah in the areas of sustainable development, empowerment of competencies and economic diversification, in a way that ensures the emirate’s survival is a reliable destination for investors and a model for balanced development in the region.

His Excellency Hamad Ali Abdullah Al -Mahmoud, Head of the Economic Development Department in Sharjah, stressed that the results of foreign direct investment flows during the first half of 2025 indicate the ability of the business sectors in Sharjah to achieve sustainable growth leaps that meet the aspirations towards the highest level of excellence and leadership, according to the vision of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, which contributes to the advancement of the economic environment into advanced stages that enable us to continue growing with steady pace.

His Excellency Ahmed bin Rakad Al -Amiri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, stressed that Sharjah’s investment achievements today reflect the strength of its integrated system, which was established by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, while making culture and economics parallel to a development project aimed at building a sustainable knowledge society and economy.

Dr. Abdulaziz Saeed Al -Muhairi, President of Sharjah Health Care City, said that these distinguished results of foreign direct investment in the emirate reflect the growing status of Sharjah as an attractive destination for investors and we confirm our firm commitment to continuing to attract quality investments in the health care sector and encourage companies operating in the pharmaceutical industries to take the emirate to take a strategic headquarters for the growth of its business. We also seek to operate artificial intelligence technologies in the field of health To attract these qualitative investments, with a humanitarian support and vision led by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

His Excellency Hussein Al -Mahmoudi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Complex, said: The results of foreign direct investment in Sharjah for the first half of 2025 affirm the strength of the investment environment provided by the emirate under the leadership of wise and a clear vision for the future and represents the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Complex as a major platform for attracting specific investments in the fields of technology and scientific research where we work to link knowledge to the industry And converting ideas into projects with a concrete economic and societal impact in a way that enhances the competitiveness of Sharjah and devotes its position as a global destination for innovation and sustainable development.

Saud Salem Al Mazrouei, Director of the Free Zone Authority in Al -Hamriyah and the Free Zone Authority of Sharjah International Airport, explained that the standard results recorded by the Emirate of Sharjah reflects the leading position of the Emirate of Sharjah on the global investment map, and that growth rates represent a real embodiment of the economic development process witnessed by the emirate in light of the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah to promote economic diversification and raise the competitiveness of the business environment.

Rashid Abdullah Al -Obed, Director General of Sharjah Media City (Shams) stressed that the success of the emirate in attracting foreign direct investments reflects the strength of the economic environment and the integration of its development and vital institutions, explaining that “Shams” is a living model for this integration by supporting the renewed media sectors, empowering entrepreneurs, creators and content makers, which enhances productive diversity and creates job opportunities with added value.

Sarah Al -Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Center for Entrepreneurship (Sharia), said that every increase in economic growth rates in Sharjah is a direct indication of the widening horizon in front of entrepreneurs and the growing confidence in the supportive environment that embraces innovation and bets on young energies and we are in a sail.

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