"Global Suites"The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival is a platform to connect startups with global markets
Sharjah, January 29 / WAM / The “Global Pavilions” area of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 brings together international founders directly with Sharjah’s legislative, investment and regulatory system in one integrated framework.
This region provides an advanced model for how emerging companies can move from the exploration stage to decision-making by providing clear paths for establishment, expansion, and building cross-border partnerships, starting from Sharjah as a regional center for business and innovation.
The “Global Pavilions” area, sponsored by Emirates NBD, attracts international delegations, global clusters of emerging companies, and partners of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, strengthening the festival’s position as a platform where cross-border dialogues are transformed into practical results.
The “Sharjah Pavilion” will lead the “International Pavilions” area and will include representatives of government agencies, free zones, real estate agencies and offices from the Emirate of Sharjah, including the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security, in addition to the Sharjah Center for Entrepreneurship (Sheraa), as the pivotal incubator and first supporter of the entrepreneurship system in the emirate.
Through this integration, international founders receive clear and practical guidance on establishing companies, licenses, residency, real estate solutions, and growth paths.
This integrated framework provides startups that place Sharjah among their options from day one with the necessary information, support and connections that enable them to launch and expand with confidence and stability.
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026 will host international blocs of startup companies representing Egypt, the Maldives, and Canada, in addition to startup companies from other countries around the world.
This broad participation enhances Sharjah’s role as a gateway for entrepreneurship and cross-border cooperation, leading to effective exchange between regional and international systems.
The “Global Pavilions” provide an interactive framework that allows participating delegations to build sustainable professional relationships and exchange experiences between entrepreneurship ecosystems in global markets that differ in terms of maturity, organization and legislation.
These pavilions constitute a practical space to explore opportunities for cross-border cooperation and develop partnerships between emerging companies, investors and policy makers, which contribute to the transfer of knowledge, comparison of operational models, and linking local innovation to regional and international markets within an organized and stimulating environment for growth.
Her Excellency Sarah Abdulaziz Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), said: “Sharjah provides an integrated entrepreneurial environment that supports the establishment of companies and the stages of their growth and expansion. Through the “Global Pavilions” area, local and international entities meet in one space, making it easier for emerging companies to identify available opportunities, understand business requirements in different markets, and build strategic practical relationships with potential partners. This direct communication allows companies to take clear steps towards establishment and expansion from Sharjah.”
For his part, Hamad Zayed, Group Head of Business Banking at Emirates NBD, said: “Emirates NBD is pleased to cooperate with the ‘Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2026’ through the ‘Global Pavilions’ area, which is one of the initiatives that is completely in line with our strategic interest in empowering companies and driving economic growth. We realize that the future of business knows no borders, and through this platform we seek to provide international founders with clear practical guidance, facilitate their access to the business scene, investments and legislation in Sharjah, and provide the necessary links.” Effective activity that accelerates the growth of emerging companies and expands the scope of their business in Sharjah.”
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