Alexandria International, a leading manufacturer in the flooring and office furniture sector, has recently inaugurated its state-of-the-art logistics distribution centre in Sharjah, encompassing operational facilities spanning 74,000 square feet. This strategic move positions the centre to efficiently cater to both the local UAE market and the wider regional sector while taking advantage of Sharjah’s strategic location and reputation as a hub for business excellence.

In pursuit of a comprehensive understanding of Alexandria International’s corporate activities, future initiatives, and the strategic opportunities it has leveraged within Sharjah, a delegation from the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), conducted a high-level visit to the company’s newly inaugurated centre. Headed by HE Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Sharjah FDI Office, the delegates also comprised Marwan Saleh Alichla, Director of Investment Promotion and Support; Hamad Obaid Al Shamsi, Regional Investment Promotion Manager; and Salim Al Musharrkh, Senior Executive Investment Promotion, who were received by Mohammed Khateeb, Board Member; and Ismail Zidan, Executive Director of Alexandria International.

Investor friendly environment Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Sharjah FDI Office ‘Invest in Sharjah,’ said: “Effective communication with investors and business leaders stands as a foundational element of our success strategy. We endeavour to enhance our services by actively engaging in dialogue, gaining valuable insights into their requirements and expectations. The positive results of this constant communication is reflected through the operational expansion of companies we are witnessing in Sharjah, which translates their confidence in the emirate as a diverse and unique investment destination.” “This visit is aimed at enhancing the environment that supports companies across the region, as well as addressing their suggestions, remarks and sharing our vision for the future. This aligns with Invest in Sharjah’s dedication to supporting the journeys of seasoned and emerging investors, in addition to providing them with aftercare services to ensure their continued success in Sharjah,” HE added.

A destination of choice for expansion Ismail Zidan, Executive Director of Alexandria International, thanked the delegates for the visit, lauding Invest in Sharjah’s efforts in the improvement of services offered to investors, and the provision of support and guidance needed to ensure the success of their investments. He noted that those remarkable efforts further cement collaboration between the public and private sectors, and contribute to building a sustainable and dynamic business environment.

“We have opted to broaden our business operations in Sharjah for several compelling reasons. The emirate has attractive investment advantages, starting with resilient infrastructure, talented human capital, and ending with the strategic location, which facilitate our access and expansion in the UAE and other GCC countries,” he added.

30 years in the UAE Founded in 1999, Alexandria International is a flooring and office furniture pioneer that has been present in the UAE for more than 30 years. Recently, the enterprise expanded operations in Sharjah through establishing a new operational facility in the emirate with future expansion plans. The company is specialised in office furniture and flooring, and offers inclusive services like design, creation, delivery, installation and storing.

The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) recently presented its unique investment opportunities during the recent Asian Financial Forum, revealing the array of its services and facilities aimed at stimulating growth and trade exchange in the Arab region as well as the Asian continent.  During the two-day event, the Invest in Sharjah delegation was led by Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, and Hamad Al Shamsi, Regional Investment Promotion Manager at Invest in Sharjah.

The 17th edition of the forum, held on Jan.24-25 in Hong Kong, gathered over 7,000 participants, including 160 senior figures and economic experts from 70 different countries, and more than 120 global exhibitors, as they discussed the reality and future of the global economy from an Asian perspective.

Invest in Sharjah participation featured a dedicated booth for Sharjah that depicts the investment landscape and facilitated discussions about collaboration with key Asian market decision-makers. The entity’s officials also promoted the vital sectors of Culture and Tourism, Mobility and Logistics, Health and Wellbeing, Greentech, Human Capital and Innovation, Advanced Manufacturing, and Agri-Food Technology.

The Invest in Sharjah booth witnessed the visit of Hussain Bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the Ambassador of the UAE to the People’s Republic of China, and Sheikh Saoud Almualla, Consul General of the UAE in Hong Kong, where they emphasized on the importance of the office’s proactive engagement in such forums aimed at enhancing the investment landscape, both within the UAE and, more specifically, in Sharjah.