Officials: vision "Sharjah 2030" A roadmap towards a future based on innovation and sustainability

Sharjah, 23 October / WAM / Senior officials in government agencies concerned with entrepreneurship, investment, tourism and technology in Sharjah confirmed that “Sharjah Vision 2030” represents an ambitious economic plan based on innovation and sustainability and seeks to consolidate the emirate’s position as a global center that embraces thought, leadership and responsible investment within an integrated development environment that keeps pace with the UAE’s aspirations for a more prosperous future.

This came during a high-level session entitled “Sharjah 2030: Driving the Wheel of Innovation, Investment and Sustainable Growth” on the second day of the “Sharjah Investment Forum 2025” and the “World Investment Conference” organized by the Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Office “Invest in Sharjah”.

Participating in the session were His Excellency Khaled Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, His Excellency Ahmed Al Qaseer, Executive Director of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), His Excellency Mohammed Al Musharrakh, Executive Director of “Invest in Sharjah”, His Excellency Hussein Al Mahmoudi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), and His Excellency Sarah Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa).

His Excellency Khaled Jassim Al Midfa said that the UAE, thanks to the visions of its wise leadership, has become a global model in security, stability and quality of life, which has made it a preferred destination for tourism and investment at the regional level and the world. He explained that the tourism sector in the Emirate of Sharjah witnessed a 20% growth in the number of visitors during the year 2024, pointing out that Russia and China are among the most prominent markets exporting tourists to the emirate at a time when the state seeks to increase its income contribution. Tourism in the GDP to 450 billion dirhams by 2031.

He added that infrastructure development projects, such as the expansion of Sharjah Airport and major road networks, in addition to effective partnerships between the government and private sectors, contribute to enhancing the emirate’s investment attractiveness and consolidating its position as one of the thriving tourism and economic centers in the UAE.

His Excellency Ahmed Al Qaseer confirmed that the Authority represents the development and investment arm of the Emirate of Sharjah and is working to diversify its investment portfolio into vital sectors including hospitality, arts, real estate and entertainment, in a way that strengthens the economic structure of the emirate and consolidates its position on the regional and global investment map.

He pointed out that the Authority has succeeded, through a network of local and international partnerships, in consolidating Sharjah’s position as an attractive destination for qualitative and sustainable investments, explaining that Shurooq pays great attention to adopting modern technologies and supporting entrepreneurship projects that create new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Al Quseir said: Today we are reaping the fruits of solid strategic partnerships with the government and private sectors that have resulted in qualitative projects that embody Sharjah’s developmental spirit and its future vision of knowledge-based investment and sustainability.

His Excellency Mohammed Al Musharrakh stressed that the emirate is working to build an integrated and attractive investment system in cooperation with the Ministries of Investment, Economy and Foreign Trade and a number of local authorities, with the aim of consolidating Sharjah’s position as a major destination for business and investments in the region.

He pointed out that the emirate is focusing on developing strategic sectors that include health, agriculture and industry, explaining that it attracted more than 74 foreign investment projects during the first half of 2025, which reflects global confidence in its economic environment, pointing out that Sharjah launched the first investment license based on artificial intelligence in just five minutes, in addition to a package of new initiatives to stimulate emerging companies and attract quality investments.

He added that work is currently underway to build a system of real and sustainable partnerships that link Sharjah to global markets through a flexible and stimulating business environment that keeps pace with developments in the global economy and anticipates the future of investment.

His Excellency Hussein Al Mahmoudi explained that the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Complex “SPARK” adopts an innovative model that brings together academia, industry and the government sector with the aim of developing pioneering projects in the fields of advanced technology and supporting the innovation system in the emirate, noting that the complex allocates $40 million to support knowledge and scientific investments and works to enhance cooperation with universities and international research centers in the fields of technology. 3D and space industries, which contribute to building an economy based on knowledge and scientific research.

Al Mahmoudi added that the focus is not only on technology, but also on comprehensive social and health development, and we have global initiatives led by women that contribute to building a solid knowledge base and expanding the societal impact of innovative projects.

As for Her Excellency Sarah Al Nuaimi, she stressed that innovation and building partnerships represent two basic pillars in Sharjah’s journey towards the future, noting that sustainability is a top priority for the leadership within the agenda of food security, health, and waste management and recycling, which reflects the emirate’s commitment to a comprehensive and balanced development vision.

She said that Sheraa works to support emerging companies and expand investment opportunities through various local and international initiatives aimed at increasing the flow of entrepreneurs and emerging projects to Sharjah and creating a fertile environment for their growth and sustainability. We seek to bring together entrepreneurs and investors under one umbrella to ensure that Sharjah remains the preferred destination for entrepreneurship and innovation by adopting the best global practices in the fields of innovation. Sustainability and new technologies.

At the conclusion of the session, the participants praised the ambitious vision of the Emirate of Sharjah and its pioneering role in stimulating innovation, enhancing the sustainable investment environment, and building strategic partnerships that support comprehensive economic development within the path of “Sharjah Vision 2030.”

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