The Report: Sharjah 2023

Actionable Business Intelligence on Opportunities for Commerce, Trade and Investment

Get expert, on-the-ground insights into the latest business and economic trends in UAE: Sharjah. Produced by a dedicated team of in-country analysts and researchers, The Report: Sharjah 2023 provides the in-depth business intelligence you need to evaluate, enter and excel in the market.

Sharjah, with a largely non-oil-based economy and a population of 1.8m, is a dynamic centre for manufacturing, education and tourism. It is also prioritising sectors such health care and finance, with a focus on sustainability. With significant infrastructure investment and the rollout of strategic initiatives, Sharjah is poised for continued economic growth and development.

Sharjah stands out as a prime destination for manufacturing, culture and education. Its economy is nearly 96% non-oil based, and the emirate hosts six specialised free zones, offering flexible investment options and advanced infrastructure. In 2022 Sharjah's population reached 1.8m, with a focus on a young, urban demographic.

The emirate's commitment to economic diversification is evident through initiatives supporting small businesses and investment in tourism. Recognised internationally for its culture, Sharjah aims to become a top regional family tourism destination, Sharjah is expanding its infrastructure, including Sharjah International Airport, while progressing towards a sustainable and diversified economy, harmonising economic resilience with cultural richness. This chapter contains interviews with Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Ahmed Al Qaseer, CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Mohamed Al Musharrakh, CEO, Invest in Sharjah. This chapter contains interviews with Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority and Chair, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre; Ahmed Al Qaseer, CEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority; and Mohamed Al Musharrakh, CEO, Invest in Sharjah.

Features and Benefits

• Go behind the scenes through exclusive interviews with influential leaders in the government, public and private sectors.
• Inform your market-entry strategies with sector-by-sector overviews of the main trends, opportunities and challenges.
• Get up to speed with conversations in local boardrooms through in-depth and thought-provoking analyses of the most topical economic and business issues.
• Leverage comparative research to spotlight synergies, competitive advantages and areas for improvement.
• Forecast scenarios for the year ahead, using a combination of hard stats and expert analysis, in a concise format designed to save you time.
• Make data-driven business decisions with digestible macroeconomic and sector indicators and infographics

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