The markets in Jubail, located in the cities of Sharjah, Al Dhaid, and Khor Fakkan, welcomed over 629,000 visitors during Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, underscoring their essential role in supporting the food security framework within Sharjah. The markets ensured a steady supply of fresh and diverse food products while maintaining highly efficient supply chains.
The visitor numbers were distributed among the market branches, with the Jubail market in Sharjah attracting approximately 430,000 visitors, the Jubail market in Al Dhaid recording around 131,000 visitors, and the Jubail market in Khor Fakkan receiving about 68,000 visitors. This illustrates the growing footfall and the trust that consumers place in various regions of the emirate.
Eng. Abdullah Al Shamsi, Director of Sharjah Markets, stated that the figures reflect an increasing patronage and the confidence shoppers have in the Jubail markets, which are reinforcing their role as an integrated system that effectively bolsters food security in the emirate. He highlighted their operational efficiency and adaptability to fluctuating demand, particularly during peak seasons, ensuring product quality, supply continuity, and market stability, while providing a comprehensive shopping experience that meets the diverse needs of the community.
Talal Mohammed, Director of Central Region Markets, emphasized their commitment to enhancing operational readiness and increasing market capacity to match the rising demand by diversifying products and ensuring the availability of high-quality essential goods, thereby meeting community needs efficiently and sustainably.
Hilal Al Naqbi, Director of Eastern Region Markets, noted that the Jubail market in Khor Fakkan continued to play its vital role throughout the holy month and Eid al-Fitr by consistently providing fresh and varied products, part of a comprehensive structure that addresses shopper needs, enhancing visitor comfort while supporting market stability.
These results exemplify Sharjah Asset Management’s commitment to developing the Jubail markets into vital centers with strategic significance, contributing to local economic support and enhancing the resilience and sustainability of supply chains. This establishes the emirate as a leading model in achieving food security and addressing community needs in various circumstances and seasons.