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September 25, 2026Source: Gulf Business

Invest in Sharjah CEO Outlines Strategy for FDI, AI and Economic Diversification

Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, discussed the emirate's strategic focus on foreign direct investment, artificial intelligence integration, and economic diversification. The emirate recorded 142 FDI projects valued at AED 7.74 billion in 2025, creating 5,673 jobs, with approximately 75 percent already operational. Invest in Sharjah is directing capital into high-growth sectors including technology, advanced manufacturing, and logistics while expanding partnerships in Asian and global markets.

Policy & Legal Updates

September 25, 2026Source: mepmiddleeast.com

Dubai Municipality Hosts First Construction Legathon and Partners with Sandbox Dubai

Dubai Municipality hosted its first Future of Construction Legathon on 24 September at Emirates Towers to address regulatory frameworks for modern building technologies. During the event, Dubai Municipality signed a partnership agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation to pilot innovative solutions under Sandbox Dubai. The initiative will initially focus on the Smart Built Environment sandbox group.

Policy & Legal Updates

September 25, 2026Source: Gulf Business

Invest in Sharjah CEO Highlights FDI Inflows, AI Adoption, and Economic Diversification

Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), outlined the emirate's strategy focusing on foreign direct investment, artificial intelligence, and economic diversification. Sharjah attracted 142 FDI projects worth AED 7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) in 2025, with around 75 percent already operational. The agency is targeting quality investments across technology, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and logistics, while expanding outreach across Asian and global markets.

Industry News

September 25, 2026Source: GDNOnline

Ohana Breaks Ground on $4 Billion Manchester City Yas Residences in Abu Dhabi

UAE developer Ohana Development has officially broken ground on the AED 15 billion ($4.08 billion) Manchester City Yas Residences along Yas Canal in Abu Dhabi. The 1.67 million-square-metre waterfront development will deliver more than 2,000 residential units and a sports training academy in phases by 2029. An on-site Experience Centre was also launched alongside the ground-breaking ceremony.