emirates7 - Sharjah Media City (Shams) has awarded the design contract for the Shams Studios project to STUDIOI, marking a major step forward in strengthening Sharjah’s media and film production infrastructure.
This initiative aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to establish the emirate as a leading regional and global hub for media production.
As part of Shams' commitment to fostering creative industries, the project aims to serve as a fully integrated media production center. It will offer state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced studios designed to accommodate the evolving needs of film and media production companies, while also attracting key industry players and professionals.
Shams Studios will feature five cutting-edge studios, each spanning 1,710 square meters, with a total project area of 38,136 square meters. These facilities will support a wide range of media and film production activities.
The development will also include comprehensive post-production amenities, such as editing suites, visual effects studios, and sound processing rooms, ensuring a seamless and high-quality production workflow.
Additionally, the complex will offer collaborative workspaces for creative professionals, office spaces for production companies, and modern meeting rooms. A dedicated hotel and exclusive suites for actors and production teams will provide comfort and privacy, complemented by recreational facilities designed to foster creativity and innovation.
The construction contract is anticipated to be awarded by the fourth quarter of 2025, with a structured timeline in place for the project's development, construction, and equipping phases. This initiative is set to enhance Sharjah’s capacity to host major media productions efficiently.
Commenting on the project, Rashid Abdullah Al Obad, Director of Sharjah Media City, emphasized, "Shams Studios embodies our dedication to building world-class infrastructure that keeps pace with the latest advancements in media and production. This is more than just an investment in facilities—it is an investment in the future. By creating a fully integrated environment, we aim to support creatives and businesses globally, fostering innovation and excellence in media production."
He further highlighted that through this initiative, Sharjah aspires to become a premier destination for major production companies and media professionals, thereby generating employment opportunities, diversifying the local economy, and driving sustainable development in the emirate.
This initiative aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to establish the emirate as a leading regional and global hub for media production.
As part of Shams' commitment to fostering creative industries, the project aims to serve as a fully integrated media production center. It will offer state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced studios designed to accommodate the evolving needs of film and media production companies, while also attracting key industry players and professionals.
Shams Studios will feature five cutting-edge studios, each spanning 1,710 square meters, with a total project area of 38,136 square meters. These facilities will support a wide range of media and film production activities.
The development will also include comprehensive post-production amenities, such as editing suites, visual effects studios, and sound processing rooms, ensuring a seamless and high-quality production workflow.
Additionally, the complex will offer collaborative workspaces for creative professionals, office spaces for production companies, and modern meeting rooms. A dedicated hotel and exclusive suites for actors and production teams will provide comfort and privacy, complemented by recreational facilities designed to foster creativity and innovation.
The construction contract is anticipated to be awarded by the fourth quarter of 2025, with a structured timeline in place for the project's development, construction, and equipping phases. This initiative is set to enhance Sharjah’s capacity to host major media productions efficiently.
Commenting on the project, Rashid Abdullah Al Obad, Director of Sharjah Media City, emphasized, "Shams Studios embodies our dedication to building world-class infrastructure that keeps pace with the latest advancements in media and production. This is more than just an investment in facilities—it is an investment in the future. By creating a fully integrated environment, we aim to support creatives and businesses globally, fostering innovation and excellence in media production."
He further highlighted that through this initiative, Sharjah aspires to become a premier destination for major production companies and media professionals, thereby generating employment opportunities, diversifying the local economy, and driving sustainable development in the emirate.