HOTEL HOLIDAY INTERNATIONAL Al Buhaira Corniche PO Box 5802 T: +971 6 573 6666 www.holidayinternational.com reservation@hhi.ae Rooms: 249 rooms including four accessible rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: Multilingual staff in business centre with secretarial service and four multipurpose event halls with poolside space to accommodate 3000 guests in outdoor events. Health & Leisure Facilities:…
VISA REQUIREMENTS GCC citizens do not require an entry visa to the UAE, but requirements for other nationalities vary. It is recommended to confer with your country’s embassy prior to travel. Most UK, US and East Asian travellers can obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, which can be extended at an immigration office. The EU signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement with the UAE, allowing its…
Inteview:Mohamed Al Musharrkh How do you evaluate the global investment climate, and what factors position Sharjah as an attractive investment destination against this backdrop? MOHAMED AL MUSHARRKH: In evaluating the global investment climate for 2023-24, we see a landscape of resilience and gradual post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery, with foreign direct investment (FDI) flows rebounding. However,…
Interview:Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi How do you assess Sharjah’s progress in enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and which industries are poised for further activity? SHEIKHA BODOUR BINT SULTAN AL QASIMI: Sharjah has made significant strides in strengthening its entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the rate of economic growth in the emirate has outpaced the global average following…
Interview:Ahmed Al Qaseer What steps have been taken to attract investment and improve the business climate? AHMED AL QASEER: In addressing global macroeconomic developments, it is crucial to recognise how the Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the landscape. In Sharjah, the government’s swift action significantly contributed to our resilience, especially in terms of the rapid vaccine…
Interview:Waleed Al Sayegh What is your assessment of the current investment climate in the emirate? WALEED AL SAYEGH: Sharjah has a diverse and attractive economic climate for various types of investment and sectors. The emirate is focusing on the promotion of sustainable growth in the knowledge economy, innovation, the strengthening of the circular economy and clean energy, as well as in…
Interview:Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud Which leading industries are attracting foreign investment, and how do you envision their development in the near future? HAMAD ALI ABDULLAH AL MAHMOUD: Sharjah envisions expanding into the advanced technology, medical, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries, with an emphasis on clean hydrogen production. Traditional industries like machinery,…
Interview:Sheikh Mohammed bin Saqr bin Hamad Al Qasimi In what ways can evolving labour standards and policies foster and attractive work environment? SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN SAQR BIN HAMAD AL QASIMI: The evolution of labour legislation and policies is crucial in shaping an attractive and ethical workplace. We are focused on developing and implementing robust labour regulations to ensure compliance…
Interview: Hatem Al Mosa What opportunities and challenges do you identify for the oil and gas sector in terms of achieving net-zero emissions goals? HATEM AL MOSA: While SNOC is a national oil company, it has set its own net-zero target for operations by 2032. Although this places SNOC ahead of the UAE’s 2050 target, our aspirations are fully aligned. There is a need for sustainability to coexist…
Interview:Khaled Al Huraimel In what ways can waste-to-energy innovations help meet objectives related to long-term energy security and environmental sustainability? KHALED AL HURAIMEL: The region has seen significant advancements in the waste-to-energy segment in recent years, with various opportunities for energy recovery from waste being identified and pursued. These innovations have made…
