The upcoming eighth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum 2025 is set to attract significant momentum through numerous institutional and community partnerships. The event will feature 22 sponsoring entities that represent a variety of economic, developmental, and media sectors, along with seven exhibitors from regional and international investment and development firms, highlighting the forum’s prominent position as a gathering platform for investment leaders, decision-makers, and supporting institutions aimed at shaping the economy of the future.
This year’s forum is particularly special, taking place on October 22 and 23. It will function under a unified agenda that incorporates joint events with the “Global Investment Conference,” hosted in Sharjah for the first time. Organized by the Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Office in collaboration with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the UAE Ministry of Investment, the forum will feature 130 international speakers comprised of economic and investment leaders, over 160 activities, and an anticipated attendance of more than 10,000 participants from around the world.
Strategic Government Partners
The presence of major national institutions at the forum is reinforced through the participation of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a strategic partner, along with governmental partners such as the Department of Economic Development, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, and the Sharjah Media City (Shams). The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park will also participate as a site partner, which emphasizes the collaborative approach to supporting a business-friendly environment that attracts quality investments and fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.
In the gold sponsorship category, several organizations are involved, including the Emirates Development Bank, National Paints Factories, Arada Real Estate Development, the UAE Growth Fund, and Al Rasikhun Properties, showcasing a diverse array of sectors supporting the forum from finance, industry, real estate development, to sustainable investment.
Meanwhile, the Investment Bank will take on the role of platinum sponsor, whereas the silver sponsorship category includes TriLife Holdings, Fast Building Contracting, and Free Zone Maysan, further underscoring the active engagement of businesses and diverse services in supporting the forum’s agenda. The National Network will participate as a logistical partner, reflecting the service sector’s role in facilitating logistics and enhancing the efficiency of events, along with the Kiretsu Forum, a global network of angel investors and venture capitalists as a support partner, and Uber as the transportation partner.
Media Partners
On the media front, a selection of prestigious press organizations and global economic platforms will serve as media partners, including the Financial Times, Economy Middle East, The Business Year, Economic platform, and Finance and Business magazine, to cover the forum’s events and communicate its message to a global investment audience, solidifying Sharjah’s position as an international economic dialogue hub.
International Exhibitors
The accompanying exhibition will feature seven exhibiting entities that represent international and regional investment and development institutions, including Sharjah Publishing City – the Free Zone, the Islamic Development Bank Group (Thiqah), the Direct Investment Promotion Authority of Kuwait, the National Investment Promotion Agency of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, Tori Harris Business Solutions, and National Sukuk, providing a broad international dimension to the forum regarding knowledge exchange and exploration of cross-border collaboration opportunities.
These partnerships reflect the strategy of the Sharjah Foreign Direct Investment Office aimed at creating a comprehensive network of regional and global partnerships that guide investment pathways toward sustainable developmental impact, enhancing Sharjah’s standing as an ideal destination for investors and entrepreneurs seeking a flexible, advanced, innovative, and trustworthy economic environment with integrated sectors.