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3/18/25, 2:13 PM Sharjah Ramadan Majlis discusses ways to develop economy – The Gulf Time Newspaper
Sharjah Ramadan Majlis discusses ways to develop

economy

SHARJAH/WAM

The Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and its impact on regional and
local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing.
Under the theme “Sharjah: Shaping the Future, Empowering Growth”, the event convened in the presence of Sheikha Bodour
bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for
Foreign Trade; and Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah.
In her welcoming address, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi emphasised the importance of the Majlis in bringing government entities
and stakeholders together within Sharjah’s ecosystem.
She said: “Sharjah’s future depends on our ability to thoughtfully integrate innovation with sustainability, ensuring our heritage

informs our progress, rather than limits it. The Ramadan Majlis symbolises this commitment, serving as a dynamic space for
dialogue where we collectively explore pathways to inclusive growth. Each partnership formed and each idea shared moves
us closer to a future that honours our values, supports entrepreneurs, and creates lasting economic resilience for generations
to come.”
This year’s Majlis was organised by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in
Sharjah), the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), and the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI
Park). This high-profile gathering brought together an impressive array of senior government officials from the UAE’s Ministry
of Economy (MoE), Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and Sharjah’s Economic Integration Committee; as
well as leaders and experts from diverse sectors including investment, tourism, manufacturing, technology, and
entrepreneurship.
The Majlis also included the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Invest in Sharjah and SRTI Park,
Sheraa and Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat), and between Invest in Sharjah and Alef Group aimed at
enhancing innovation and the entrepreneurship ecosystem as well as opportunities in the emirate’s property sector
respectively.

The main focus of the Ramadan Majlis was on devising strategies to enhance the manufacturing sector by examining
opportunities and challenges through an open discussion with leading figures. These efforts, while spotlighting exemplary
models and success stories, reinforce Sharjah’s expanding influence within the regional and global industrial arena, and the
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