emirates7 - Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has announced that the 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) will take place on October 22–23 at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future.”
For the first time, SIF will be held in conjunction with the World Investment Conference (WIC), which is marking its 29th edition and debut in Sharjah. The joint agenda underscores the emirate’s growing reputation as a trusted hub for international economic dialogue.
Organised in collaboration with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the UAE Ministry of Investment, the event will bring together global leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore practical solutions to current economic challenges. Key discussions will focus on sustainable investment, green finance, food security, and strategies to boost resilience and cross-border growth.
UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi stressed that hosting the two events side by side reflects the country’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships, supporting innovation, and strengthening the UAE’s position as a flexible, globally connected investment destination.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, noted that the theme resonates with the global shift toward responsible and impact-driven investment. Citing the Global Impact Investing Network, he highlighted that more than 3,900 organisations now manage USD 1.57 trillion in impact assets, growing at an annual rate of 21% since 2019. He said combining SIF and WIC will widen the scope of discussions and enable the region to develop stronger partnerships in response to global economic transformations.
Dr. James Zhan, Chairman of the WIC Executive Board, described the conference as a launchpad for a collective global strategy—“a Decade of Investment for Good”—that leverages capital as a driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and shared prosperity.
This year’s agenda will examine how technological disruption, climate change, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping the investment landscape. Sessions will highlight the importance of sustainable finance, ESG adoption, smart agriculture, food security, and the role of the green economy, which was valued at nearly USD 7.9 trillion in Q1 2025.
The forum will also explore regulatory reforms and enabling frameworks to attract long-term capital, particularly to emerging markets, while spotlighting the role of startups and SMEs in advancing FDI. Cooperation among governments, international organisations, and the private sector—as well as public-private partnerships—will feature prominently in the discussions.
By hosting SIF alongside the WIC, Sharjah reaffirms both its and the UAE’s pivotal role in shaping the global economic landscape, promoting sustainable growth, and integrating the national economy with international markets.
For the first time, SIF will be held in conjunction with the World Investment Conference (WIC), which is marking its 29th edition and debut in Sharjah. The joint agenda underscores the emirate’s growing reputation as a trusted hub for international economic dialogue.
Organised in collaboration with the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the UAE Ministry of Investment, the event will bring together global leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore practical solutions to current economic challenges. Key discussions will focus on sustainable investment, green finance, food security, and strategies to boost resilience and cross-border growth.
UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi stressed that hosting the two events side by side reflects the country’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships, supporting innovation, and strengthening the UAE’s position as a flexible, globally connected investment destination.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, noted that the theme resonates with the global shift toward responsible and impact-driven investment. Citing the Global Impact Investing Network, he highlighted that more than 3,900 organisations now manage USD 1.57 trillion in impact assets, growing at an annual rate of 21% since 2019. He said combining SIF and WIC will widen the scope of discussions and enable the region to develop stronger partnerships in response to global economic transformations.
Dr. James Zhan, Chairman of the WIC Executive Board, described the conference as a launchpad for a collective global strategy—“a Decade of Investment for Good”—that leverages capital as a driver of inclusive growth, sustainability, and shared prosperity.
This year’s agenda will examine how technological disruption, climate change, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping the investment landscape. Sessions will highlight the importance of sustainable finance, ESG adoption, smart agriculture, food security, and the role of the green economy, which was valued at nearly USD 7.9 trillion in Q1 2025.
The forum will also explore regulatory reforms and enabling frameworks to attract long-term capital, particularly to emerging markets, while spotlighting the role of startups and SMEs in advancing FDI. Cooperation among governments, international organisations, and the private sector—as well as public-private partnerships—will feature prominently in the discussions.
By hosting SIF alongside the WIC, Sharjah reaffirms both its and the UAE’s pivotal role in shaping the global economic landscape, promoting sustainable growth, and integrating the national economy with international markets.