SEDD organizes “Towards Promising Commercial Investment” Introductory Workshop

Sharjah Economic Development Department “SEDD” organized an introductory workshop for investors, entrepreneurs, and owners of national projects from different sectors. This initiative comes as part of the Department’s efforts to enhance direct communication with the business community and to raise awareness of the services and initiatives it offers to support national projects and stimulate the investment and entrepreneurship environment in the Emirate.

At the beginning of the meeting, SEDD welcomed the delegation, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to support entrepreneurs, improve direct communication with them, and look into to their aspirations and needs. It also highlighted the services and facilities available to support national projects and stimulate investment, thereby contributing to economic growth and empowering ambitious young people to join the labour market with confidence and competence.

The meeting featured an introduction to a number of services and initiatives, most notably registration and licensing procedures, business centers, and business matchmaking. Also, the meeting highlighted the process of how to access these services and their role in supporting entrepreneurs and facilitating economic activities.

Commenting on such meeting, Khalid Al Suwaidi, Director of Commercial & Industrial Development Department, stated that emphasized that organizing these introductory meetings reflects the Department’s commitment to strengthening direct communication channels with investors and entrepreneurs, and to gain a closer understanding of their needs and aspirations.

Likely, Al Suwaidi added that SEDD is committed to promote continuous communication with investors and national entrepreneurs, and to raise awareness of the services and initiatives designed to support their projects and facilitate their business operations. He added that these meetings serve as a vital platform for highlighting challenges and proposals, and developing solutions and services that align with the needs of the business community in a way that supports Sharjah’s vision to provide a stimulating and sustainable economic environment.

In addition, Al Suwaidi stated: “Through these meetings, we aim to encourage owners of ideas and projects to engage in the experience of establishing new projects, and to benefit from the services and initiatives available, in a way that enhances their participation in economic activity and supports the growth and development of their projects.”

It should be noted that the meeting comes as a part of SEDD’s plan to enhance engagement with various categories of investors and entrepreneurs and to raise awareness of available services. These efforts aim to foster an environment that supports entrepreneurship and national projects, strengthen effective communication between the Department and its target audience, and build strategic partnerships among investors.