Sharjah, February 18 , 2026: A high-level delegation from Sharjah has concluded a two-day investment roadshow in Ahmedabad and Chennai, reinforcing economic ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration across technology, industry, services and culture.
The ‘Sharjah–India Investment Roadshow’ was organised by the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in collaboration with Invest in Sharjah and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The initiative reflects growing momentum in bilateral trade and investment between the emirate and key Indian economic hubs.
Strong Economic Indicators
The visit comes amid robust economic growth between Sharjah and India. Indian investments have created more than 3,600 jobs in Sharjah over the past five years. During the first nine months of 2025 alone, Indian investors recorded AED 6.1 billion in real estate transactions in the emirate, underlining sustained confidence in Sharjah’s investment climate.
More than 45,000 Indian companies currently operate across Sharjah’s free zones and mainland, spanning manufacturing, trade, logistics and technology sectors. In 2025, over 100 Indian foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were implemented in Sharjah, with a combined value nearing USD 3 billion.
Connectivity has also strengthened commercial ties, with 110 weekly flights linking Sharjah to 13 major Indian destinations.
High-Level Delegation
The delegation was led by Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations and the Higher Committee for Economic Integration in Sharjah. It included H.E. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah; Marwan Saleh Alichla, Director of Investment Promotion and Support at Invest in Sharjah; Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director of Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC); and Mohammed Bani Hammad, Director of Business Development at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK).
Expanding Industrial and Technology Partnerships
Business seminars hosted in collaboration with CII brought together leading industrialists and investors in both cities. In Chennai, the delegation was received by Ajit Chordia, Chairman of CII Chennai Zone and Managing Director of Olympia Group India, alongside senior business leaders. In Ahmedabad, Sunil Dave, Convenor of the CII Gujarat State Panel on International Trade and Exports Collaboration and Managing Director of BC Instruments India Pvt Ltd, welcomed the Sharjah officials.
In his keynote address, Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi emphasised Sharjah’s commitment to direct engagement with India’s dynamic industrial centres.
“The vibrant automotive, engineering, technology and manufacturing sectors in Chennai and Ahmedabad reflect the same ambition that drives Sharjah’s economic strategy,” he said, describing the cities as natural partners for long-term cooperation.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh highlighted the depth of the Sharjah–India partnership, noting that India remains one of Sharjah’s most trusted trade and investment partners.
“Our objective is to translate this strong relationship into concrete partnerships that enable Indian companies to scale regionally and globally from Sharjah,” he said.
CII representatives underscored that the UAE–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has further strengthened the trade and investment landscape, creating a stable and open framework for bilateral growth.
Spotlight on Emerging Opportunities
Panel discussions titled “Investment Opportunities in Sharjah” were held in both cities, focusing on advanced industries, logistics, digital transformation, research and development, smart solutions and creative sectors.
Officials also highlighted growing interest among Indian publishers in establishing operations in Sharjah, supported by the specialised ecosystem at Sharjah Publishing City. Meanwhile, SPARK’s advanced infrastructure was presented as a gateway for Indian companies seeking access to markets across the Middle East and Africa.
The delegation additionally held meetings with industrial and technology firms to explore collaboration in advanced manufacturing and knowledge-based industries, aligning with Sharjah’s long-term vision to build a diversified, innovation-driven economy.
The roadshow marks another milestone in Sharjah’s expanding economic diplomacy, reinforcing its position as a strategic bridge between India and global markets.
