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3/18/25, 1:32 PM Sharjah Ramadan Majlis focuses on economic growth
Sustainable economic development
Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Shurooq, spoke about the authority’s focus on integrating sustainability
in Sharjah’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
He said: “At Shurooq, we champion Sharjah’s sustainability goals, believing they are central to our
emirate’s future. Our cultural conservation efforts preserve heritage while meeting modern tourism
demands, and with tourism playing a significant role in Sharjah’s economy and experiencing steady
growth in hotel guests, sustainable tourism has proven to be a key driver of economic diversification.”
Industrial investment
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, discussed the emirate’s efforts to attract
industrial investments and create a supportive business ecosystem.
He stated: “Sharjah’s manufacturing journey began in the 1970s and has grown into a thriving ecosystem,
with manufacturing now the second-largest contributor to our GDP. Our emirate has 20 industrial areas, 7
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