Sharjah Chamber registers 30,000 memberships in H1

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reported an impressive surge in registered memberships in the first half of 2026, recording nearly 30,000 new memberships and membership renewals.

According to SCCI’s data, the Sharjah Chamber signed up 2,800 new member companies during the first half of 2026, reporting 26,100 membership renewals across industrial, commercial, and professional sectors and 900 free zone memberships (new and renewed).

During the first half of the year, the Sharjah Chamber issued around 30,000 certificates of origin and processed 911 attestation transactions.

Saudi Arabia ranked as Sharjah’s largest export destination, with the total export and re-export values surpassing AED1.5 billion, followed by Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and Ethiopia. The figures reflect Sharjah’s diversified export network and trade partnerships and its expanding access to diverse global markets, further consolidating the emirate’s position as a competitive regional and international trading centre.

Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, said the positive performance indicators recorded during the first half of 2026 demonstrate the resilience of Sharjah’s economic and investment ecosystem. They also underscore the success of ongoing initiatives to strengthen private sector competitiveness and drive sustainable business growth across strategic sectors.

He noted that the Sharjah Chamber continues to implement the objectives of its 2025-2027 Strategy, which is centred on strengthening the emirate’s economy, advancing entrepreneurship, and fostering a more agile and sustainable business environment that promotes innovation and responds effectively to evolving global economic trends.

“The Sharjah Chamber remains committed to strengthening its role as the representative of the business community and a strategic partner in the emirate’s economic development. It continues to expand its network of local and international partnerships, support national companies in entering new markets, and attract high-value investments that contribute to diversifying Sharjah’s economic base,” Al Awadi added.

He emphasised that the next phase will focus on launching specialised initiatives and programmes aimed at enhancing the private sector’s preparedness for the evolving demands of the new economy. These efforts will further reinforce Sharjah’s position as a preferred destination for business and investment and as a leading regional hub for trade, industry, and services.

Meanwhile Ajman Chamber has concluded the first phase of its Industrial Facilities Visitation Programme, organised in collaboration with the Ajman Department of Finance and Ajman Transport Authority. The first phase included visits to six leading local factories to review their production capabilities and outstanding quality standards.

Procurement officials from government entities across the Emirate of Ajman participated in the programme.

The programme aims to strengthen cooperation between the government sector and national industrial establishments in the Emirate of Ajman by enabling government procurement officials to closely explore the advanced production capabilities of local manufacturers and the remarkable progress they have achieved in quality and manufacturing, particularly in the food and beverage, detergents and hygiene products sectors.

The programme focuses on highlighting the efficiency of the industrial sector in the emirate and its ability to meet the needs of government entities in accordance with the highest quality standards. It also aims to promote greater reliance on national products within the government procurement framework, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of local manufacturers while supporting the UAE’s industrial development goals under the national Make it in the Emirates initiative. The Chamber is implementing the Industrial Facilities Visitation Programme in a series of phases to expand the number of participating factories and further integrate them into the government procurement system.

Owners and representatives of participating factories highlighted Ajman Chamber’s role in creating sustainable marketing opportunities for national manufacturers through a range of supporting initiatives and programmes, including participation in local and international exhibitions, field visits and specialised forums. They said these efforts enhance the competitiveness of national products and expand their reach to new markets and government entities.

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