Sharjah Chamber Of Commerce Supports Sectoral Business Growth And Investment Initiatives

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has reiterated its commitment to bolstering Sectoral Business Groups to ensure they perform optimally and initiate impactful projects. This initiative is aimed at enhancing competitiveness and drawing in new investments. The Chamber regards these groups as crucial partners in achieving strategic goals and fostering sustainable economic growth in Sharjah.

During a regular meeting at the SCCI headquarters, chaired by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, this commitment was underscored. Key attendees included Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI; Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Business Sector; Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of the International Relations Department; along with heads and deputies of the Sectoral Business Groups and representatives from government entities.

The meeting reviewed the operational progress of these business groups and discussed the framework for the Sharjah Chamber’s 2026 action plan. This plan aligns with the Chamber's 2025–2027 strategy and Sharjah's broader economic vision, aiming to drive sustainable development and economic resilience. The focus is on empowering the emirate’s economy, boosting competitiveness, fostering innovation, promoting sustainability, and building a resilient ecosystem to attract high-value investments.

Abdallah Sultan Al Owais emphasised ongoing engagement with private-sector representatives to understand sectoral dynamics better. He highlighted exploring new opportunities that enhance Sharjah’s economic competitiveness. "The alignment of the emirate’s strategic economic vision with key sectors' operational needs is vital," he stated.

Heads of Sectoral Business Groups presented their achievements and shared plans covering sectors like manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, serviced apartments, shopping centres, used car trade, and legal services. They acknowledged the Chamber's effective support while stressing the importance of accelerating digital transformation and establishing robust governance frameworks.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to launch new strategic initiatives. These include forming new business groups and joint teams dedicated to trusted digital transformation. Additionally, there will be reinforcement of ongoing legal capacity-building programs to support Sharjah’s economic ecosystem.

The Chamber remains committed to representing business interests effectively while strengthening public-private collaboration. This dedication is crucial for aligning proposed plans for 2026 with ongoing strategic frameworks that emphasise core priorities such as entrepreneurship empowerment and international expansion support.

With inputs from WAM