Shurooq concludes its GCC showcase
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The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently concluded its roadshow in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. These road shows formed part of its strategy to not only strengthen economic relations between Sharjah and the GCC countries, but also to promote the emirate as a key investment destination. The target audience were businessmen and local and international companies operating in the GCC countries.
The three-day road show included roundtable events, in the presence of members of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, respectively. Shurooq’s delegation was led by Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Shurooq’s chief operating officer, included Mohamed Al Hosani, director waste treatment and disposal technology, Bee’ah, Mohammed Juma Al Musharrekh, head of investment promotion at Shurooq, Marwan Alichla, investment promotion excecutive at Shurooq, Binu Pisharadi, commercial affairs manager of Sharjah Healthcare City and Hamad Al Mazimi, from Sharjah Healthcare City.
Al Qaseer underlined special relationships between Sharjah and the GCC countries and highlighted existing cooperation in various economic, tourism and cultural fields. He said that the Authority would provide them with various privileges and facilities to tap into available opportunities.
Al Qaseer further added: “We seek, through our road show, to highlight the investment potential in Sharjah and to familiarize business groups and economic authorities with available investment opportunities. We aim, also, to explore ways of developing investment partnerships, economic relations and cooperation with our brotherly countries. We seek to reinforce and expand these relations to new levels of growth.”
The investment opportunities available include a number of the Authority’s mega projects, including Al Jabal Resort – The Chedi Khorfakkan, Sir Bu Nuair Island, the Heart of Sharjah, Al Bait Hotel, Al Majaz Waterfront, Flag Island, Kalba Eco-tourism project, Al Montazah Amusement and Waterpark, and Al Hisn Island.
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