SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reiterated its commitment to enhancing cooperation and partnerships with global companies, investors, and business leaders.
The announcement was made at SCCI ninth regular board meeting, where participants reviewed the Chamber’s key initiatives and achievements in the first half of 2024.
The meeting was led by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI, and attended by Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice Chairman of the SCCI Board of Directors and board members, and Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of the SCCI.
Also present were Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for the Support Services Sector at SCCI, and Abdulaziz Mohammed Shattaf, Assistant Director-General of the Communication and Business Sector at SCCI, along with several officials from the Sharjah Chamber’s affiliated entities.
During the meeting, the board showcased the SCCI’s key initiatives and achievements during the first half of 2024. They also
discussed various agenda items, with a particular focus on updates to ongoing projects, including infrastructure development projects Al Nahda (formerly known as Industrial Area 1) and Industrial Areas 6 and 7.
The board also reviewed the outcomes of the Chamber’s international engagements and its successes in establishing cross-border economic partnerships, developing a foreign trade exchange system, and attracting investment.
Abdallah Sultan Al Owais said the Chamber has successfully achieved most of its strategic goals outlined in its 2022-2024 strategy. These goals include supporting the business sector, promoting positive practices leading to a sustainable economy, and developing and diversifying Sharjah exports. Concurrently, the Chamber has also played a significant role in advancing infrastructure projects and diversifying investment opportunities.
‘As the emirate of Sharjah continues to bolster its economic relations globally, SCCI remains committed to supporting this direction. During the first h
alf of this year, the Chamber signed eight agreements and memorandums of cooperation with local and international economic organisations. It also organised a trade mission to India and numerous business forums to explore investment opportunities and foster business partnerships between Sharjah’s private sector and global markets,’ Al Owais added.
For his part, Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi emphasised that enhancing Sharjah’s status as a premier regional investment destination is a cornerstone of the SCCI’s 2024 strategy. The Chamber has focused on fostering cooperation with specialised entities, diplomatic missions, and official delegations.
During the first half of 2024, the Chamber held several meetings with more than 35 official, diplomatic, and trade delegations, organised more than 10 meetings with sectoral working groups and business leaders to explore future growth opportunities, and proposed strategies to strengthen the export system.
Additionally, it sought to bolster its presence at international
economic and trade exhibitions and events, as it participated in 12 local conferences and forums.
The Chamber has also prioritised supporting and facilitating the participation of Emirati entrepreneurs in international events and exhibitions. A notable example is the participation of the ‘Emirati Goldsmiths’ Platform at the International Handicrafts Trade Fair (MIDA) held in Florence, Italy.
Source: Emirates News Agency