The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demonstrated impressive performance and positive growth indicators in the first half of 2025, reflecting its proactive efforts to enhance the business and investment landscape in Sharjah. The total registered memberships at the chamber exceeded 37,000, marking an increase of over 12% compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 33,000 memberships.
The value of exports and re-exports, as indicated by the certificates of origin issued by the chamber, reached approximately 11 billion dirhams. In the first half of this year, the chamber issued 41,294 certificates of origin, achieving a growth rate of 6%.
Data from the certificates of origin issued by the Sharjah Chamber during the first half of 2025 reveals that Saudi Arabia topped the list of importing countries from Sharjah, with exports and re-exports valued at over 5.9 billion dirhams. This underscores the strength of trade relations between the two regions and Sharjah’s status as a key supplier to Gulf markets. Oman ranked second with over 1.6 billion dirhams, followed closely by Iraq with more than 1.5 billion dirhams. Other significant export markets included Qatar, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kuwait, and India.
Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that the performance indicators for the first half of the year reflect the results of a comprehensive strategic plan implemented by the chamber under the guidance and vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. This strategy aims to enhance Sharjah’s position as a sustainable and developed economic center. He noted that the increase in membership during the first half of this year is a positive sign of growing investor confidence in Sharjah’s business environment and illustrates the attractive investment climate characterized by numerous advantages and incentives that position Sharjah as a primary business hub.
Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director General of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted that the positive indicators achieved by the chamber during the first half of 2025 reflect effective implementation of the chamber’s strategy for the years 2025–2027, which focuses on empowering the emirate’s economy, promoting entrepreneurship, supporting the business community, enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector, and fostering a supportive and growth-oriented business environment.