Sharjah Chamber Of Commerce Reports Strong Membership Growth Of 12% In First Half Of 2025

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) experienced notable growth in the first half of 2025. It recorded over 37,000 new memberships and renewals, marking a 12% increase from the same period in 2024, which had 33,000 memberships. This growth underscores the chamber's role in enhancing Sharjah's business environment.

In terms of trade, SCCI reported that the combined export and re-export values of its member companies reached approximately AED11 billion during this period. The chamber also issued 41,294 certificates of origin, a 6% rise compared to last year. These figures highlight SCCI’s efforts to bolster the emirate's business landscape.

Saudi Arabia emerged as the top importer from Sharjah, with export and re-export values exceeding AED5.9 billion. This reinforces strong trade ties between the two regions. Oman followed with more than AED1.6 billion, while Iraq accounted for over AED1.5 billion. Other key markets included Qatar, the UK, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kuwait, and India.

Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, remarked on the surge in memberships as a sign of growing investor confidence in Sharjah’s business ecosystem. He highlighted that Sharjah's favourable investment climate and competitive advantages have established it as a major hub for business and investment.

Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, noted that their performance reflects the successful implementation of their strategic plan for 2025–2027. This plan focuses on economic empowerment, entrepreneurial development, private sector competitiveness, and fostering a growth-oriented investment climate.

The chamber remained committed to diversifying its initiatives by launching strategic economic events and exhibitions aimed at advancing Sharjah’s economic development. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance the emirate's ongoing economic progress.

International Engagements

SCCI engaged in numerous business meetings with official delegations to foster partnerships between Sharjah’s private sector and global counterparts. The chamber facilitated discussions with sectoral business groups and entrepreneurs to expand international cooperation.

As part of these efforts, SCCI organised two trade missions to India and Mauritius in early 2025. These missions included high-level meetings with government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors to encourage cross-border business engagement.

The first half of 2025 demonstrated SCCI's commitment to supporting Sharjah’s economic landscape through strategic initiatives and international collaborations. The chamber’s activities have strengthened its position as a key player in promoting trade and investment opportunities within the region.

With inputs from WAM