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The session provided a platform for discussing Sheraa's current strategic positioning and offerings,
with initial feedback sought on how to advance its mission of growing Sharjah’s entrepreneurship
ecosystem. The meeting included a comprehensive presentation led by Sara Al Nuaimi followed by
strategic discussions.

Sharjah’s growing global appeal as a vibrant startup hub has been recently highlighted by the Global
Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER). Their 2024 ‘top startup ecosystem’ rankings has placed Sharjah
4th in GCC and 7th in the wider MENA region.

As the major engine fuelling these achievements, Sheraa has trained and upskilled a talented
community of over 18,000 entrepreneurial youth, supported a comprehensive ecosystem of over
420 startups including over 180 incubated ventures that have raised over $171 million in funding,
generated over $248 million in revenue, and created well over 1,900 jobs, contributing to the UAE’s
national economy. Moreover, Sheraa’s flagship event, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF),
has solidified the emirate’s reputation as a premier hub for talent, drawing over 30,000
changemakers from around the globe across its seven editions.

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