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10/20/25, 3:38 PM Over 60 workshops & conference sessions set to advance global dialogue on sustainable economies at SIF x WIC 2025 – Pardais…

The workshops will offer practical guidance on supporting SMEs with financing and local services,
empowering youth entrepreneurship, and showcasing Sharjah’s diverse investment opportunities in

sectors like hospitality and culture. The high-level panels will also explore strategic themes, such as how
to build economic resilience and the impact of AI and sustainability on global investment decisions.

Commenting on this year’s agenda, Marwan Alichla, the Coordinator General of the SIF Committee, said:
“SIF – WIC 2025 represents a monumental moment for the global investment community, and by
convening the world’s foremost thinkers and policymakers in Sharjah, we are actively building the

frameworks for a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive global economy. The sessions curated for this

forum are designed to translate high-level strategy into actionable insights, empowering every
participant to become a contributor of positive transformation.”

Showcasing Sharjah’s competitive investment environment

As Sharjah continues to outperform many global markets; as demonstrated by the H1 2025 figures
showing how the emirate attracted $1.5 billion in FDI and created 2,578 new jobs; the Sharjah Commerce

and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) will showcase the emirate’s unique position as a global
cross-roads in the workshop “Visit Sharjah – The Destination for Investment, Hospitality, Culture &

Education”. Participants will gain insights into Sharjah’s diverse investment opportunities, world-class
hospitality, rich cultural heritage, and leading educational institutions.

Empowering the next generation of leaders

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