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Starting a Business

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival Presents Startup Pitch Competition Winners and SEFFY Awardees

This year's SEF saw over 300 speakers from 45 countries, 250 activations, and five dynamic stages.

Technology

AI Ethics to Gen Z: SEF 2025 Round Up

Annual event showcases what the future holds.

Entrepreneurs

Sharjah Announces New Creative Quarter to Attract Talent in Fashion, Jewellery, Design, and Handicrafts

Headquartered in Sharjah's University City, the SCQ may expand its presence to other regions within the emirate.

Leadership

Low-Income Retirees in Sharjah to Receive Supplementary Grant

Financial support to be offered to individuals who earn a pension below AED17,500 per month.

Starting a Business

How Sharjah Leads the Way in Student Entrepreneurship

For Sharjah to lead the way in student entrepreneurship, it must continue to build on its existing infrastructure, expanding access to resources and reducing barriers to entry.

Finance

Bank Of Sharjah Becomes Joint Lead Manager In US$750 Million Sukuk Issuance For The Government Of Sharjah

"This issuance not only supports Sharjah's ambitious infrastructure projects but also showcases our dedication to providing innovative financing solutions that align with the needs of our clients and investors."

Starting a Business

Sharjah Investors Services Center Launches The Emerging Entrepreneurs Initiative

The Emerging Entrepreneurs initiative is set to enhance Sharjah's entrepreneurial landscape and stimulate local economic development.

News and Trends

UAE-Based Designers Invited To Apply For Sheraa And Arada's New Initiative To Support Emerging Talent In Fashion

The joint impact investment initiative is targeted primarily towards local as well as locally-based designers that are in need of mentoring and support to scale their fashion concepts.

Entrepreneurs

Patient Pursuit: Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO, BEEAH Group

"In the last 10 years, we grew by about 10x. And now, we expect to grow by another 10x in the next 10 years."

News and Trends

With US$50,000 Up For Grabs, The 2023 Edition Of Sharjah Innovation Park's Accelerator Program Is Now Open For Applications

The ten-week accelerator program will then provide selected participants with access to funding opportunities, networking, regional experts and resources, as well as an ecosystem that fosters innovation.

Entrepreneurs

Sharjah's 68% Increase In Female Entrepreneurs Is One Of Many Signs Of The Emirate Becoming A Dynamic Startup Hub, Say SEF 2022 Panelists

Titled "Marhaba: Welcome to Sharjah", the discussion was held on the Impact Stage and saw experts in tourism and business development discuss strategies for promoting Sharjah as a global destination.

Starting a Business

Steven Bartlett, Mo Gawdat, Ahmed El Ghandour Among 130+ Speakers Headlining This Year's Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival On December 17-18, 2022

Held under the theme #WhereWeBelong, the event aims to showcase the power of belonging for inspiring real change through the talks and discussions on its five stages.

News and Trends

Sheraa Opens Registrations For New Six-Week Incubator Program For University Students And Fresh Graduates

The top three teams at the end of the program will be rewarded with cash prizes, with one out of the three grants offering a funding of up to AED5000.

Entrepreneurs

Sharjah Media City Chairman Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa Talks Venture Building, Startups, And Success Rates

"My mantra is: 'Don't expect others to do a task that you would not be prepared to do yourself.' I think this is something that makes a leader stand out."

Entrepreneurs

When Stars Collide: A Recap Of The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2021

More than 4,000 people attended the event, which had 55 business leaders, experts, influencers, and cultural figures from around the world leading nearly 60 activities comprising keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and more.