To what extent have technological trends sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic affected Sharjah’s investment environment?
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Articles & Analysis | How Sharjah positioned itself for post-pandemic growth from The Report: Sharjah 2021
As one of the most diversified emirates in the UAE, Sharjah is less reliant on hydrocarbons than many of its neighbours, and has a strong foundation in industry and manufacturing. Indeed, hydrocarbons account for around 4% of GDP, and no individual sector contributes more than 25% of the total. Given that it has shores on both the Gulf and the...
Articles & Analysis | How will Gulf countries recover from the pandemic? from The Report: Sharjah 2021
Facing the twin challenges of a sharp reduction in trade and a steep drop in the price of oil as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, countries in the Middle East weathered a particularly difficult 2020. While circumstances have been challenging, the region has looked to digital innovation as a path to recovery, and a number of governments have accelerated their existing plans...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Badr Jafar, CEO, Crescent Enterprises: Interview from The Report: Sharjah 2021
Which sectors offer the best prospects for venture capital (VC) amid the widespread disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah and Member of the UAE’s Supreme Council: Viewpoint from The Report: Sharjah 2021
The economy is a key driver of societal and cultural development. Therefore, the most important considerations when analysing the robustness of an economy must include the following questions: how could the economy help realise the ambitions of all segments of society? how could the economy champion the interests of all community members? how could peoples’ efforts become a...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohamed Al Musharakh, CEO, Invest in Sharjah: Interview from The Report: Sharjah 2021
To what extent has the pandemic affected foreign direct investment (FDI), and which sectors stand to benefit after the pandemic?