Sharjah

Selected residents will have the opportunity to live and work at either Bait Obaid Al Shamsi in Sharjah City or the Kalba Ice Factory in Kalba, during the residency period running from November 2025 to March 2026.

Applications will be accepted until September 7, 2025, with 20 startups selected to participate in the intensive support initiative.

Sharjah is uniquely placed to serve as a regional hub for high-impact M&A activity.

The company has also completed 60 million sq.ft. of development

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

Annual event showcases what the future holds.

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

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

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.

"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."

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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."

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.

Organized by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the fifth edition of this annual event is being held under the theme of #WhenStarsCollide, with it also being free-to-attend for all visitors.

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has consistently fostered innovation and growth opportunities for its thriving community of entrepreneurs since inception in 2016.