Sharjah ICT Sector Research Highlights

Overview

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. Although telecommunications and internet provision are managed primarily at the federal level, the emirate has developed advanced digital services to improve the lives of its residents. Sharjah’s mobile application…

Interview

Najla Al Midfa, CEO, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa): Interview
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Interview:Najla Al Midfa, CEO, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) How would you assess the environment of innovation and creativity for entrepreneurs? NAJLA AL MIDFA: Our approach goes beyond funding, and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and mindset. This is achieved in part through inspiring would-be entrepreneurs through events like the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival. At the…

Interview

Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP): Interview
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Interview:Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) How has the COP28 UN Conference on Climate Change impacted the local innovation ecosystem? HUSSAIN AL MAHMOUDI: COP28 was a pivotal event for the UAE because of its catalysing role across various sectors as a driver of innovation. Beyond being a global climate summit, the conference was a platform where…

Chapter

The Report: Sharjah 2023: ICT
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Aligned with national strategies like We the UAE 2031, Sharjah is positioning itself as a competitive ICT centre through innovative digital transformation policies and substantial infrastructure investment. The emirate has implemented advanced solutions including a digital payment mechanism to enhance accessibility to information and services for residents. The UAE's comprehensive digital government…

Country Report

The Report: Sharjah 2023
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Sharjah has emerged as a diverse economic powerhouse, with nearly 96% of its economic output driven by non-oil sectors. As host to six free zones and featuring a population of 1.8m, the emirate is prioritising economic diversification and cultural richness. Robust growth is seen across sectors like manufacturing, construction and real estate, supported by initiatives like Sharjah Sustainable City.

Country Report

The Report: Sharjah 2021
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As it seeks to capitalise on the innovative opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Sharjah benefits from developed transport and logistics infrastructure, access to the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and a well-connected international airport. A number of initiatives aimed at developing the economy and encouraging investment inflows have been implemented over the past decade. Sha

Covid Response Report

Report: What does pandemic-driven digitalisation mean for health care in the MENA region?

Faced with a significant rise in demand for health care services during the pandemic, technology has proven to be a useful tool in overcoming the capacity limits of health care facilities in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE. This report looks at how each of these markets reacted to the pandemic in its initial stages, the role of digital health services in improving access to information and…

Country Report

The Report: Sharjah 2018
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The emirate has had particular success in developing a thriving industrial and manufacturing sector, which revolves around its two free zones and 19 industrial zones. As a result, Sharjah is one of the main industrial bases in the UAE, with manufacturing accounting for 17.2% of emirate-level GDP. Meanwhile, its deep commitment to promoting education remains a mainstay of Sharjah’s regional ident

Economic News

Sharjah: Telecoms roll-out
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The telecommunications industry in Sharjah and the wider UAE is expecting important changes with the introduction of long-term evolution (LTE) and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services, as well as mobile number portability (MNP), all of which look set to be launched later this year by the country’s two biggest telecoms firms.The Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) announced…

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