SHARJAH, 6th May, 2025 (WAM) --The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah received a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in the UAE.
Sheikh Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director of DGR, received the guests and led discussions on strengthening cultural and economic cooperation. The meeting also focused on building stronger ties between Sharjah and prominent American institutions, particularly emphasising the emirate’s strategic sectors.
The visit provided a platform for engagement with key government and economic bodies in Sharjah. It also offered an opportunity to highlight Sharjah’s vibrant business and investment environment, while reaffirming the emirate’s commitment to fostering enterprise development and expanding international cooperation across various strategic sectors.
The two parties discussed opportunities to deepen ties between Sharjah and American institutions and businesses and explored potential areas for future collaboration.
As part of the programme, the delegation visited key entities across the emirate, including the Sharjah Executive Council, the Department of Economic Development, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), the Khorfakkan Municipal Council, and the House of Wisdom.
Commenting on the visit, Sheikh Majid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi reaffirmed Sharjah’s commitment to strengthening engagement with global cultural and business communities.
He noted that drawing on international experiences and cultivating relationships with global leaders contributes to the development of local institutions, stimulates economic and cultural growth, and further consolidates Sharjah’s status as a leading international hub for culture, business, and sustainability.
During a visit to Sheraa, the delegation was briefed on the centre’s efforts to support entrepreneurs and emerging businesses. Discussions focused on potential collaboration areas in innovation and entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on supporting start-ups and creative enterprises, as well as facilitating the exchange of expertise between Emirati and American institutions. Sheraa invited the U.S. delegation to participate in the forthcoming Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival.
As part of the agenda, the delegation visited the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD). They were briefed on the strengths of the local economy and the range of promising investment opportunities available across the emirate.
At the Sharjah Executive Council, the delegation was briefed on the emirate’s development strategies and the breadth of investment opportunities in areas such as the creative economy, technology, and environmental sustainability.
As part of the visit, the delegation met with members of the Khorfakkan Municipal Council, who presented the city’s ongoing tourism and development initiatives.
The delegation also met with representatives from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry to explore prospects for trade and economic cooperation between the business communities of Sharjah and the United States.
The visit concluded with a tour of the House of Wisdom, where the delegation explored its wide-ranging facilities and programmes that integrate culture, community engagement, and education.