The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has presented its strategic roadmap for the period of 2025 to 2027. This initiative aims to drive significant improvements in the performance, operations, and service quality of the Chamber. The strategy is focused on supporting business sustainability, growth, and anticipating future business trends while enhancing competitiveness and leadership in the region.

During the second periodic board meeting for 2025, chaired by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, key figures including Sheikh Majid Faisal Khalid Al Qasemi, First Vice Chairman, and Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice Chairman, were in attendance. The meeting also included Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, and other senior officials, who discussed various strategic plans aimed at fulfilling the objectives of the new strategy.

The objectives of the 2025-2027 strategy include strengthening Sharjah’s economic landscape and promoting entrepreneurial excellence across commercial, industrial, professional, agricultural, and digital sectors. Furthermore, the strategy emphasizes delivering world-class services to boost competitiveness, facilitating the international expansion of local businesses, and creating new global trade opportunities.

The Chamber’s initiative seeks to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, aiming to establish a sustainable business environment. It also plans to enhance economic and social sustainability by facilitating investment-driven economic projects that reinforce Sharjah’s economic framework. Additionally, the strategy intends to attract high-value investments and strengthen strategic partnerships with local and global stakeholders.

Abdallah Sultan Al Owais highlighted that the new strategy aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah. He pointed out that the Chamber is committed to attracting high-value investments and advancing the digital economy while also focusing on infrastructure development as essential components for future growth.

Moreover, the meeting reviewed key initiatives and achievements from the first half of 2024, emphasizing enhancing the services provided by the Chamber and its subsidiaries. Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi underscored that these achievements align with the Chamber’s performance benchmarks, aiming to solidify Sharjah’s status as a leading regional investment destination.

Trade missions organized by the Sharjah Chamber have proven successful, with recent trips to Uganda and Kenya providing new investment opportunities for members. The Chamber also emphasized its role in fostering strategic business partnerships between Sharjah’s private sector and global markets.

Additionally, the board discussed the Chamber’s plans to strengthen Sharjah’s economic network with countries worldwide and attract top talent and investors. The meeting highlighted efforts to ensure the success of the Sharjah Ramadan Festival, which significantly boosts retail activity and sales across the UAE.