Sharjah strengthens status as global realty investment hub

The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) honoured 25 real estate entities that won the “Real Estate Excellence Award,” in recognition of their efforts in advancing the real estate sector and reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading global investment destination.

The ceremony was attended by Abdulaziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, and Abdul Aziz Rashid Al-Saleh, Director of the Department, along with department directors and representatives of real estate institutions operating in the emirate. The event reflected the strong partnership between the Department and key stakeholders in the real estate sector.

The ceremony included the recognition of sponsors and winners across the various categories of the 2025 “Real Estate Excellence Award.”

In the Real Estate Development Companies category, the winners were: Al Thuraya Real Estate Company and Asas Real Estate Company.

In the Real Estate Offices category, the winners were: Al Deqqa Real Estate Office, Sama Al Sharjah Real Estate Office, Al Sahel Al Shamali Real Estate Office, Qasr Al Shuhd Real Estate Office, Al Sahel Al Sharqi Real Estate Office, Mohammed Al Youha Real Estate Office, and Al Shahiq Real Estate Office.

In the Administrative Supervision Services Companies for Owners’ Associations category, the winners were: Al Mudeer Administrative Supervision Services Company, Pluto Company, and Al Afzal Company.

Advancing Sustainable Real Estate Development

Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi stated that the “Real Estate Excellence Award” is not merely a recognition platform, but a message of appreciation for those who have contributed sincerely to the development of this vital sector. He noted that the award serves as a key driver for innovation, the advancement of professional standards, and the promotion of a culture of positive competition among entities operating in Sharjah’s real estate market.

He added that the Department values the significant role of its strategic partners and supporting entities in the success of the award, praising the efforts of its employees as the cornerstone of its achievements.

He concluded by emphasising that excellence is not a final destination, but an ongoing journey, affirming the Department’s commitment to further strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading model in sustainable real estate development, in line with the vision of its wise leadership.

The new cycle of the award comes as part of the Department’s efforts to promote a competitive and sustainable real estate environment. It has witnessed a comprehensive development of evaluation criteria aimed at enhancing performance quality, fostering innovation, and strengthening sustainability.

The updated framework focuses on environmental sustainability, digital transformation, financial efficiency, risk and safety management, and the development of real estate professionals to improve customer satisfaction. It also emphasizes transparency within owners’ associations and supports corporate social responsibility, reflecting the Department’s commitment to building a more efficient and modern real estate ecosystem.

Meanwhile Sectoral Business Groups operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) affirmed that the emirate’s economy is advancing a resilient and sustainable growth model, underpinned by a comprehensive development strategy and a robust economic framework capable of navigating regional and global changes.

They praised Sharjah’s strategic role in supporting the business environment through a flexible legislative framework and advanced logistics capabilities, driving investor confidence and accelerating growth across priority sectors.

Sectoral Business Groups emphasised that business continuity in the emirate is driven by a long-term strategic framework centered on economic diversification, effective public-private partnerships, and business continuity investment in modern infrastructure and business-support services. This model has fostered a resilient economic ecosystem capable of converting challenges into growth opportunities, strengthening corporate competitiveness, and supporting sustainable performance across sectors.

In this context, Mustafa Mohammed Al Hosani, Head of Foodstuff Trade and Industry Sector Business Group, stated that the UAE has positioned food security as a strategic priority, supported by long-term planning and a well-defined governance model integrating public and private sector roles.

He added that the UAE has diversified its import sources through a multi-supplier policy spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, alongside flexible trade agreements, which have strengthened supply chain resilience.

He noted that targeted investments in domestic production and advanced agri-tech solutions, including hydroponics, vertical farming, aquaculture, and livestock, have strengthened self-sufficiency and supply stability for essential commodities.

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