Sharjah: The Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) and World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) will feature more than 60 workshops and conference sessions aimed at advancing global dialogue on sustainable economic growth and practical investment solutions. The sessions, held under the theme "Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future", will focus on empowering youth entrepreneurship, supporting SMEs, and exploring the impact of artificial intelligence and sustainability on investment decisions.
According to Emirates News Agency, Marwan Alichla, Coordinator-General of the SIF Committee, emphasized that the joint event represents a key milestone in shaping frameworks for a resilient and inclusive global economy. Alichla stated, "By convening the world's foremost thinkers and policymakers in Sharjah, we are building frameworks for a more sustainable global economy. These sessions will translate high-level strategies into actionable insights, empowering participants to contribute to positive transformation."
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority will highlight the emirate's strengths as a global crossroads for investment through its workshop Visit Sharjah - The Destination for Investment, Hospitality, Culture and Education. This workshop will showcase opportunities across multiple sectors, enhancing Sharjah's appeal to international investors.
A session titled Youth Initiatives and Entrepreneurship: From Ideas to Impact, hosted by the Sharjah Youth Council, will spotlight young entrepreneurs' role in shaping future economies. Meanwhile, the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad) will lead discussions on SME financing and local entrepreneurial growth.
The Emirates Growth Fund will host a session on Financing Solutions for the Missing Middle - Rising with UAE SMEs, focusing on innovative financing strategies to empower small businesses that represent over 60 percent of the UAE's non-oil GDP. This session aims to provide practical solutions to bridge the financing gap for SMEs.
NXN, the UAE's National Logistics Network, will present two workshops on digital logistics innovation. These workshops, including Delivering the Future: Waslah's Role in Seamless Digital Transformation, will explore the integration of advanced technologies in supply chains, aiming to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
High-level panels such as Future-Proofing Economies - From Risk to Resilience will address how countries can build resilience through diversification and innovation. Additionally, The Impact of AI and Sustainability on Investment Decisions will analyze how data intelligence is redefining capital allocation and global competitiveness.
Organized by the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) in partnership with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies and the UAE Ministry of Investment, the two-day event will feature over 160 activities and 120 business meetings. The event is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants from 142 countries from 22nd to 23rd October at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre.