Sharjah to develop Industrial Zone 6 in next two years at a total cost of Dhs283m

Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), told Al Khaleej that the infrastructure development project for Industrial Zone 6 represents a significant milestone in the emirate's economic development.

The project is expected to cost around Dhs283 million in total and is scheduled for completion within 24 months.

He confirmed that the project responds to government directives aimed at enhancing the business environment, attracting investment, and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors to the industrial zone.

This was announced during a media briefing organised by the SCCI and attended by several senior officials, including Major General Abdullah Mubarak Bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, and Dr Salah Bin Butti Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Sharjah Initiatives Implementation Authority (Mubadrah), Engineer Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, Saeed Sultan Baljoo Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, Engineer Hamad Juma Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Planning and Survey Department, Obaid Saeed Al Tunaiji, Director General of Sharjah City Municipality, and representatives of the companies implementing the project.

He explained that the project includes the construction of 20 kilometres of internal roads that meet the latest standards. In addition, an integrated network will be implemented for draining rainwater, as well as a sewage network and a smart lighting network, all of which will keep pace with modern urban developments.

The project also includes telecommunications networks, security cameras and parking spaces.

He pointed out that these measures will improve the efficiency of the infrastructure and facilitate high traffic flow. This will meet the needs of investors and boost the emirate's competitiveness.

The project will directly increase the attractiveness of the industrial zone and boost its investment value. Once completed, the zone will be more organised and efficient.

This will be reflected in higher land prices, increased demand for ownership and trading, and greater expected financial returns on land. These developments will boost landowners' revenues and stimulate economic activity in the region.

Al Owais explained that the project's scope extends beyond improving basic services to include establishing a significant economic pillar that will contribute to the development of industrial infrastructure and enhance Sharjah's attractiveness as a regional and international business hub.

He emphasised that the SCCI will continue to be a key partner in these efforts. It will collaborate with various government entities and departments, as well as the private sector, to implement projects according to the highest quality standards and achieve the desired objectives for the national economy.