Sharjah has recorded an outstanding surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2025, marking the strongest growth among all the emirates in the UAE. The Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, announced that the emirate attracted 74 new FDI projects from January to June 2025, a 57% increase from 47 projects in the same period last year. Capital investment soared by 361% to $1.5 billion, up from $325 million in H1 2024. Job creation also saw a significant rise, increasing by 45% to 2,578 new positions compared to 1,779 previously.
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), highlighted that this strong economic momentum reflects a comprehensive vision focused on human wellbeing and balanced development. She emphasized that these investments are strategically aimed at aligning ambition with community needs, blending culture with sustainable growth to create a resilient development model.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, attributed the remarkable growth to the emirate’s stable economic environment, advanced infrastructure, and investor-friendly regulations. He noted that Sharjah’s flourishing investment ecosystem is reshaping its development landscape by creating quality jobs and expanding economic participation, positioning the emirate as a leading destination for business and investment.
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