The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council will host a policy breakfast in honor of a visiting high-level delegation from the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), led by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Shurooq, in Washington, D.C.  Following scene-setting remarks by H.E. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Shurooq CEO His Excellency Marwan Al Sarkal will present on key investment and commercial opportunities in the emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The event will provide a unique opportunity for industry and public sector officials to explore potential avenues for further U.S.-U.A.E. partnership, specifically in regard to the Northern Emirates.

About the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq):

Established in 2009 by Emiri Decree issued by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Shurooq was created to oversee social, cultural, environmental and economic development on the basis of Sharjah’s distinct Arab and Islamic identity.

Shurooq’s three key duties are:

Investment:

Shurooq identifies investment opportunities throughout Sharjah, links various projects with suitable investors, offers professional and economic consultancies and provides potential investors with accurate investment evaluations and feasibility studies.

Development:

Shurooq is planning and developing a number of heritage and waterfront, as well as commercial, projects. The authority has started carrying out some of these, obtained the necessary approvals for others, and has completed the final master plans of yet to be announced projects.

Assets and Properties Management:

Shurooq is looking to establish lasting, profitable and sustainable partnerships. We currently manage a number of assets within our portfolio and can manage future joint venture assets to keep the projects aligned with the collective investment goals.

For more information, visit: http://shurooq.gov.ae/en.