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Sharjah Chamber concludes "Sharjah shopping offers"

Sharjah, January 18 / WAM / The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded the “Sharjah Shopping Offers 2025-2026” activities, achieving great success in stimulating the commercial and tourism movement in various regions of the emirate over a period of 46 days, and presented cash and in-kind prizes with a total value of 4 million dirhams, from which 800 winners benefited.

The offers extended to include the city of Sharjah, reaching the central and eastern regions, with the participation of thousands of shops and shopping centers, which contributed to strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading shopping destination and achieving positive economic returns that were directly reflected in the growth of retail sector sales and increased tourism momentum, in line with the Chamber’s strategy to support the local economy.

His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadhi, Director General of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed that the retail sector represents a fundamental pillar in the economic diversification system pursued by the Emirate of Sharjah, pointing out that the promotional offers come within a comprehensive vision aimed at enhancing the contribution of this sector to the emirate’s gross domestic product, as the retail sector in Sharjah accommodates thousands of commercial establishments and provides tens of thousands of job opportunities, adding that the Chamber is working according to an integrated strategy linking the revitalization of commercial activity, strengthening the tourism sector, and supporting productive families and local farmers in order to achieve integration between the various economic sectors. It consolidates Sharjah’s position as a leading investment and commercial destination at the regional and international levels.

For his part, Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director General of the Communications and Business Sector at the Sharjah Chamber, pointed out that the season recorded a remarkable public attendance that exceeded expectations, as the participating shopping centers witnessed a continuous flow of visitors throughout the promotion period, especially during the weekends that coincided with entertainment events and raffles in a number of commercial centers.

He pointed out the importance of strategic partnerships with government agencies, such as the Department of Suburbs Affairs and the Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, in expanding the base of beneficiaries and doubling the economic impact of the event, stressing that the shows succeeded in combining commercial promotion, family entertainment, and supporting Emirati heritage.

Jamal Bouznjal, general coordinator of Sharjah Shopping Offers, confirmed that the promotional offers witnessed a qualitative development in the distribution of activities that contributed to attracting shopping goers, and included the central and eastern regions as well as the city of Sharjah, in light of the keenness to diversify the entertainment content to suit different age groups and interests. He pointed out that the work team succeeded in organizing many diverse events during the weeks of the promotions, ranging from interactive activities, heritage shows, and family competitions, stressing that the offers program received the approval of the public and commercial partners, which enhances the chamber’s efforts to continue enriching the shopping offers. And please the audience.

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