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Sharjah Economic Research Highlights

Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA)

In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about Sharjah’s strategies...

Sharjah’s path to a sustainable future through sector diversification and green investment

Oxford Business Group will soon be launching The Report: Sharjah 2023. The report explores the emirate’s economic diversification initiatives, as well as efforts to attract investment, and advance environmental...

The Report: Sharjah 2023
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Sharjah, with a largely non-oil-based economy and a population of 1.8m, is a dynamic centre for manufacturing, education and tourism. It is also prioritising sectors such health care and finance, with a focus...

UAE: Sharjah Economic Spotlight
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Sharjah's location and sustainable development projects bolster investment appeal
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With its economy showing robust growth as it bounced back from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sharjah is embarking on a new programme of investment and development. Already a major...
Interview

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority
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On creating favourable conditions for start-ups and attracting investment
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Sharjah at the forefront of renewable energy production
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Sharjah’s energy sector is undergoing a period of dynamic change as the emirate develops its existing resources, and transitions towards clean and renewable energy sources. In pursuing its goals...
Interview

Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor, Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
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On the importance of innovation in finance
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Sharjah's economic development accelerated by digital infrastructure investment
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Innovative digital transformation policies alongside sustained investment in related infrastructure have helped establish Sharjah as a digital centre within the UAE and the broader GCC region...
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Sustainable development boosts Sharjah's ecotourism credentials
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With tourism emerging as a pillar of Sharjah’s development strategy, the emirate is providing incentives to encourage businesses to harness its tourism-related strengths, while also ensuring...
Overview

Sharjah's growing non-oil sector and cultural events among advantages
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The third-largest emirate in the UAE after Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Sharjah stands as a prime manufacturing, cultural and education destination in the country. It is home to two amphitheatres, 16 museums, a variety...

Sharjah's location and sustainable development projects bolster investment appeal
Sharjah's location and sustainable development projects bolster investment appeal
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, on creating favourable conditions for start-ups and attracting investment
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority
Sharjah at the forefront of renewable energy production
Sharjah at the forefront of renewable energy production
Technological breakthroughs: Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor, Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), on the importance of innovation in finance
Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor, Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
Sharjah's economic development accelerated by digital infrastructure investment
Sharjah's economic development accelerated by digital infrastructure investment
Sustainable development boosts Sharjah's ecotourism credentials
Sustainable development boosts Sharjah's ecotourism credentials
Sharjah's growing non-oil sector and cultural events among advantages
Sharjah's growing non-oil sector and cultural events among advantages
 

Report: Social and governance considerations in the automotive industry

The rise of connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicle megatrends in the automotive industry are bringing social and governance considerations to the fore of ESG strategic thinking...

Special Reports on the GCC
Focus Report

Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones

Recent disruptions to global supply chains and recognition from policymakers about the urgent need to diversify the economy are combining to stimulate industrial development in Oman...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?

Vision 2030 includes social development initiatives to empower micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and citizens, promote entrepreneurship and widen access to financing...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?

Guided by the Vision 2030 strategy for diversification, rapid advancements are being made in Saudi industry, mining, logistics and renewable energy. As the Kingdom works towards reaching net-zero...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: The future of sustainable finance in Kuwait’s banking sector

The regulatory landscape for Gulf financial service providers is changing, with growing awareness of the need for banking institutions to adopt sustainable finance frameworks and responsible lending...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges

With the publication of its National Environment and Climate Change Strategy in 2021, Qatar has recognised that a proactive and holistic approach is needed to meet the challenge of global warming and...
ESG Intelligence Report

Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa

Automotive stakeholders are increasingly aware that the business-as-usual scenario that has sustained the industry for more than 100 years is no longer tenable. Regulatory changes and emissions-reduction...

Focus Report: Trade and investment opportunities in Oman's special economic and free trade zones
Report: What factors are driving social development in Saudi Arabia?
Report: How can Saudi Arabia finance sustainable industrial development?
Report: The future of sustainable finance in Kuwait’s banking sector
Report: How Qatar is confronting environmental and social challenges
Report: The road to a zero-emission automotive industry in the Middle East and Africa
 

Report: What are the post-pandemic prospects for Sharjah's economy?

Sharjah entered the pandemic period in a resilient position thanks to a highly diversified and digitalised economy supported by strong fundamentals at the national level...

Economic Reports & Interviews in the Middle East
OBG Talks

Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?

As the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) work towards economic diversification objectives and net-zero goals, opportunities are opening up for automotive manufacturers to roll out innovations...
Vidcast

Video: Balancing hydrocarbon goals with emission reduction targets

In an interview with BBC World News on Thursday, December 13, Oliver Cornock, OBG’s Global Editor-in-Chief, analysed and shared his insights on the agreement that was reached at the 2023...
Media Video

How will e-learning trends shape the future of education?

With an e-learning revolution under way across the world, policymakers and stakeholders in emerging economies are discussing how best to harness technological solutions to meet long-term...
OBG Talks

ESG transition in the petrochemicals trade

Among the sustainability challenges facing the global petrochemicals industry is the difficulty measuring Scope 3 carbon emissions along the supply chain. This challenge is particularly pressing for...
OBG Talks

ESG in Saudi Arabia's digital economy

As Saudi Arabia pursues a path of national digital transformation, stakeholders must take care to ensure the benefits of the digital economy are shared by the whole of society. In this latest vidcast...

Is the Gulf ready for electric and autonomous vehicles?
Video: Balancing hydrocarbon goals with emission reduction targets
How will e-learning trends shape the future of education?
ESG transition in the petrochemicals trade
ESG in Saudi Arabia's digital economy
 

Economic News & Views on the GCC

Economic View

Eman Mojali, CEO, Bahrain National Insurance

On building a regulatory framework and consumer awareness to support growth

Economic View

Michael Michael, CEO, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) and Qatar Business Events Corporation

On catering to local and global audiences with new technologies and safety measures

Economic Views

Jack Uppal, President and Managing Director – Africa and Middle East, General Motors (GM)

On learning from supply chain challenges and the development of other segments

Economic View

David Grover, Group CEO, ROSHN

On the trends shaping the Kingdom’s real estate market

Economic View

Wajdy Al Ghabban, CEO, Catrion

On developments in Saudi Arabia’s catering industry

Economic Views

Ahmed Al Shamsi, Managing Director and CEO, Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS)

On innovative approaches in water conservation and reuse

Economic View

Ali Al Dhaheri, CEO, Tadweer

On the business opportunities presented by sustainable waste management

Economic News

Gulf countries look to space to harness scientific and commercial opportunities
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In the push to embrace emerging technologies and harness their potential commercial opportunities, Gulf countries are launching new initiatives to bolster their domestic space industries. In June Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers approved the transformation of the Saudi Space Commission, which was launched in 2018, into a full government agency known as the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to the space sector and exploration activities. The move followed the successful launch...

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