Sharjah: The Emirate of Sharjah attracted investments worth USD 1.5 billion during the first half of this year, marking a growth rate of 361% compared to the same period last year.

According to Emirates News Agency, Mohamed Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, shared insights on the sidelines of the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025), which commenced today. He highlighted that new laws and legislations have significantly contributed to this remarkable growth in investment.

Al Musharrkh noted that the investments were primarily concentrated in the industrial, technology, agriculture, and services sectors. Invest in Sharjah is actively targeting European, Indian, Brazilian, and American markets to attract more global investments.

He also mentioned that last year saw the launch of the world’s first AI-powered trade license in collaboration with Microsoft. This initiative has facilitated and eased challenges for new investors entering the UAE markets, with Sharjah being a focal point. India leads the list of nationalities investing in the Emirate, followed by Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, and China.

The 2025 edition of the forum, held concurrently with the World Investment Conference (WIC) for the first time, features over 130 international speakers and 160 specialised sessions. It is anticipated to draw over 10,000 participants from across the globe.