Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi addressed the Ras Al Khaimah–China Business Summit in Shenzhen, engaging nearly 300 delegates and institutional investors. Discussions focused on cross-border cooperation in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy.
Sharjah registered AED 46.8 billion in real estate transactions during the first nine months of 2026, drawing roughly 10,000 new investors from over 130 nationalities. Officials and business leaders at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum highlighted 8% to 12% rental yields and digital regulatory protections as key growth drivers. Demand is shifting toward off-plan properties, master-planned residential communities, and long-term rental income.
The UAE Ministry of Investment has signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing-based China Securities to collaborate on asset management, capital markets, and investor connectivity. The ministry will serve as a federal gateway providing regulatory guidance and network access as the brokerage builds its UAE presence. The agreement follows China Securities opening an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
The ninth Sharjah Investment Forum will host specialized workshops on October 14–15, 2026, at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme 'Building Adaptive Economies'. The sessions will address AI-driven supply chain resilience, UAE tax compliance, commercial arbitration, and female leadership. According to Invest in Sharjah, the emirate attracted AED 7.74 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025.
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