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SCCI launches app to boost eng. in Sharjah Summer Promotions
SCCI launches app to boost eng. in Sharjah Summer Promotions

Sharjah 24

time23-07-2025

  • Business
  • Sharjah 24

SCCI launches app to boost eng. in Sharjah Summer Promotions

Designed to optimise user engagement, the app aims to elevate the overall customer experience by facilitating their participation in various promotional activities, events and raffles, offering an integrated interactive platform throughout Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025, which will run until September 1. Organised by SCCI and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), this year's edition features the participation of more than 1,000 retail outlets and entertainment destinations across all cities and regions of the emirate. The application serves as a dynamic engagement tool, allowing users to register purchase receipts from participating shopping centers and outlets to qualify for prize draws. Rewards include gold bars and numerous shopping vouchers. This strategic move aims to drive consumer spending, stimulate commercial activity, and boost tourism in Sharjah during the summer season. Equipped with an integrated database, the application provides users with up-to-date information related to Sharjah Summer Promotions' activities and events. This includes raffle draw conditions, timelines, locations, and winner announcements, supported by a live link to the official campaign website. Additionally, it highlights key promotional elements including the newly launched mascot character "Shamsa" and offers detailed insights into daily activities and participating venues throughout Sharjah. The application allows users to establish personalised accounts, ensuring seamless engagement in all year-round marketing and promotional activities organised by the Sharjah Chamber as part of the campaign. This feature enables real-time updates on all ongoing events. The app also includes a dedicated communication interface to facilitate direct user interaction, allowing for streamlined feedback and inquiries, thereby enhancing service quality and audience engagement. In his remarks, Jamal Bouzanjal, General Coordinator of Sharjah Shopping Promotions, said that the launch of the smart application reflects the Sharjah Chamber's commitment to advancing the digital infrastructure of the campaign. He noted that the app is designed to deliver a modern and user-centric shopping experience, marking a qualitative leap in audience engagement. It offers secure and convenient access to digital raffles and real-time information on event schedules, prizes, and partner outlets, ultimately supporting Sharjah's economic momentum and enhancing tourism flow throughout the summer season.

SCCI finalises preparations for 9th Al Dhaid Date Festival
SCCI finalises preparations for 9th Al Dhaid Date Festival

Sharjah 24

time16-07-2025

  • Business
  • Sharjah 24

SCCI finalises preparations for 9th Al Dhaid Date Festival

To feature extensive participation from palm farmers and date producers from across the UAE This year's edition will feature extensive participation from palm farmers and date producers from across the UAE, alongside government entities, private agricultural organisations, and home-based businesses. One of the most important economic, heritage-themed, and agricultural events annually Al Dhaid Date Festival is one of the most important economic, heritage-themed, and agricultural events annually organised by the Sharjah Chamber. It focuses on promoting palm cultivation by encouraging farmers to implement advanced agricultural practices to enhance palm tree protection and date quality, thereby contributing to the UAE's food security and sustainable agricultural growth. Multiple competitions This year's festival will feature multiple competitions with substantial prizes allocated to winners, categorised into major segments, including 'Ratb (Date) Beauty' Contest, 'Best Lemons', 'Fig Contest', 'Ratb Al Kharaif Beauty' Contest for children, and a homegrown date competition (only for women). The festival will host a variety of cultural and heritage-themed activities Furthermore, the festival will host a variety of cultural and heritage-themed activities, as well as a series of workshops focused on modern agricultural methods and palm tree care. These events aim to foster agricultural innovation and drive the adoption of advanced agricultural techniques to increase productivity and improve product quality. Aligns with Sharjah's strategic vision In his remarks, His Excellency Mohammad Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, emphasised that the festival aligns with Sharjah's strategic vision of promoting sustainable food security through agriculture that combines inherited traditions with modern technologies. A vital platform to support agricultural growth in Sharjah 'Al Dhaid Date Festival serves as a vital platform to support agricultural growth in Sharjah, enabling hundreds of farmers to adopt best practices, innovate, and engage in knowledge-sharing with investors and young entrepreneurs. This contributes to economic empowerment, promotes palm cultivation as a strategic crop, and strengthens Al Dhaid's position as a leading agricultural and tourism destination,' he added. The festival will commence on July 23 with the 'Best Lemons', 'Fig Contest' and 'Ratb Al Kharaif Beauty' competitions, to be followed by the 'Khneizi Dates Beauty Contest' on July 24 and 'Al-Khalas Dates Beauty Contest' on Friday, July 25. On Saturday, July 26, the festival will host the 'Shishi Dates' competition, while the festival's concluding day (Sunday, July 27), will announce the winners of both the 'General Dhaid Elite Dates' and the 'Northern Emirates Dhaid Elite Dates' competitions. The Organising Committee of Al Dhaid Date Festival has set a few general conditions and specific terms for participation in dates competitions of this year's edition. These include using locally produced dates for the 2025 season that are only grown in the participants' own farms. Participants must also present dates that are at an optimal ripeness stage. The dates should be free from insect infestations, dead insects, or any apparent defects, weigh 4kg, and be presented in a traditional basket, with specific conditions applying to elite categories and the lemon and fig contests. Participation in the home-grown dates competition is limited to women from the Northern Emirates, while the children competition is restricted to participants from Sharjah's Central Region, to maximize community engagement and promote inclusivity.

Sharjah Chamber finalises preparations for 9th Al Dhaid Date Festival, set to open on July 23
Sharjah Chamber finalises preparations for 9th Al Dhaid Date Festival, set to open on July 23

Zawya

time16-07-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

Sharjah Chamber finalises preparations for 9th Al Dhaid Date Festival, set to open on July 23

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has finalised all preparations to launch the 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, which will take place from July 23 to 27 at Expo Al Dhaid. This year's edition will feature extensive participation from palm farmers and date producers from across the UAE, alongside government entities, private agricultural organisations, and home-based businesses. The Al Dhaid Date Festival is one of the most important economic, heritage-themed, and agricultural events annually organised by the Sharjah Chamber. It focuses on promoting palm cultivation by encouraging farmers to implement advanced agricultural practices to enhance palm tree protection and date quality, thereby contributing to the UAE's food security and sustainable agricultural growth. This year's festival will feature multiple competitions with substantial prizes allocated to winners, categorised into major segments, including 'Ratb (Date) Beauty' Contest, 'Best Lemons', 'Fig Contest', 'Ratb Al Kharaif Beauty' Contest for children, and a homegrown date competition (only for women). Furthermore, the festival will host a variety of cultural and heritage-themed activities, as well as a series of workshops focused on modern agricultural methods and palm tree care. These events aim to foster agricultural innovation and drive the adoption of advanced agricultural techniques to increase productivity and improve product quality. In his remarks, H.E. Mohammad Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, emphasised that the festival aligns with Sharjah's strategic vision of promoting sustainable food security through agriculture that combines inherited traditions with modern technologies. 'Al Dhaid Date Festival serves as a vital platform to support agricultural growth in Sharjah, enabling hundreds of farmers to adopt best practices, innovate, and engage in knowledge-sharing with investors and young entrepreneurs. This contributes to economic empowerment, promotes palm cultivation as a strategic crop, and strengthens Al Dhaid's position as a leading agricultural and tourism destination,' he added. The festival will commence on July 23 with the 'Best Lemons', 'Fig Contest' and 'Ratb Al Kharaif Beauty' competitions, to be followed by the 'Khneizi Dates Beauty Contest' on July 24 and 'Al-Khalas Dates Beauty Contest' on Friday, July 25. On Saturday, July 26, the festival will host the 'Shishi Dates' competition, while the festival's concluding day (Sunday, July 27), will announce the winners of both the 'General Dhaid Elite Dates' and the 'Northern Emirates Dhaid Elite Dates' competitions. The Organising Committee of the Al Dhaid Date Festival has set a few general conditions and specific terms for participation in dates competitions of this year's edition. These include using locally produced dates for the 2025 season that are only grown in the participants' own farms. Participants must also present dates that are at an optimal ripeness stage. The dates should be free from insect infestations, dead insects, or any apparent defects, weigh 4kg, and be presented in a traditional basket, with specific conditions applying to elite categories and the lemon and fig contests. Participation in the home-grown dates competition is limited to women from the Northern Emirates, while the children competition is restricted to participants from Sharjah's Central Region, to maximize community engagement and promote inclusivity. For further information, please contact: Ali Elgendy Misbar Communications ali@ Ahmad Aldwairi Misbar Communications

Sharjah Chamber wraps up trade mission to India, strengthens industrial cooperation at private sector level
Sharjah Chamber wraps up trade mission to India, strengthens industrial cooperation at private sector level

Mid East Info

time13-07-2025

  • Business
  • Mid East Info

Sharjah Chamber wraps up trade mission to India, strengthens industrial cooperation at private sector level

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry SCCI, represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC), concluded its trade mission to India, with a series of business meetings and discussions involving key officials from economic entities in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the Business Forum organized by the Sharjah Chamber in Ahmedabad, the second stop of the mission. The forum explored key opportunities for both sides to strengthen economic partnerships and deepen industrial and investment collaboration between Emirati and Indian private sector stakeholders. The forum was attended by H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI; H.E. Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice Chairman of SCCI; and H.E. Jamal Mohamed Sultan Binhuwaidin, SCCI Board Member. Also present were Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Business Sector at SCCI; Ali Abdullah Al Jari, Director of the Sharjah Export Development Centre; and Jamal Saeed Bouzanjal, Director of Corporate Communication at SCCI; along with several Chamber staff. The forum also saw participation of business leaders, entrepreneurs and private sector representatives from both Sharjah and Ahmedabad, which is recognized as a major industrial hub in India. The forum's agenda included focused B2B meetings and detailed presentations highlighting key investment opportunities across diverse economic sectors in both Sharjah and Ahmedabad. Special emphasis was placed on Sharjah's business-friendly environment, including its world-class infrastructure and investor incentives. The Sharjah Chamber showcased its suite of support services aimed at enabling entrepreneurs to scale their operations and expand their global market reach. In his keynote speech, H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais said that the Sharjah–India Business Forum in Ahmedabad is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the rapidly growing economic and trade relations between the two countries. He noted that India's exports to the UAE totaled around USD 37.1 billion in 2024. India also ranked as the top destination for the UAE's non-oil exports, accounting for 13.5% of total exports and recording a record growth of 75.2% compared to 2023. 'Through this mission, we aim to convert this positive momentum into fruitful partnerships between the business communities of the UAE and India in general, and between Sharjah and Ahmedabad in particular, thereby enhancing economic and investment collaboration to support joint growth,' Al Owais added. He highlighted Sharjah's position as a premier investment destination for Indian enterprises, with more than 20,000 Indian companies now headquartered in the emirate, demonstrating increasing investor confidence in Sharjah's business climate. He further underlined the strategic significance of Ahmedabad as one of India's most vibrant industrial and economic powerhouses, noting that its business and industrial stakeholders stand to benefit from Sharjah's advanced industrial base, which hosts more than 35% of the UAE's total manufacturing facilities. Concluding the second leg of their trade mission to India, the Sharjah Chamber delegation carried out on-site visits to several economic institutions in Ahmedabad, where they gained insights into their business activities and service offerings. These visits featured discussions on potential areas of cooperation, industrial integration, exchange of expertise, and the adoption of best practices, with the aim of establishing investment partnerships that serve the interests of both sides.

Sharjah Chamber wraps up trade mission to India
Sharjah Chamber wraps up trade mission to India

Gulf Today

time13-07-2025

  • Business
  • Gulf Today

Sharjah Chamber wraps up trade mission to India

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Sharjah Exports Development Centre (SEDC), concluded its trade mission to India, with a series of business meetings and discussions involving key officials from economic entities in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the Business Forum organised by the Sharjah Chamber in Ahmedabad, the second stop of the mission. The forum explored key opportunities for both sides to strengthen economic partnerships and deepen industrial and investment collaboration between Emirati and Indian private sector stakeholders. The forum was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI; Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice Chairman of SCCI, and Jamal Mohamed Sultan Binhuwaidin, SCCI Board Member, along with several Chamber staff. The forum also saw participation of business leaders, entrepreneurs and private sector representatives from both Sharjah and Ahmedabad, which is recognised as a major industrial hub in India. The forum's agenda included focused B2B meetings and detailed presentations highlighting key investment opportunities across diverse economic sectors in both Sharjah and Ahmedabad. Special emphasis was placed on Sharjah's business-friendly environment, including its world-class infrastructure and investor incentives. The Sharjah Chamber showcased its suite of support services aimed at enabling entrepreneurs to scale their operations and expand their global market reach. In his keynote speech, Al Owais said that the Sharjah–India Business Forum in Ahmedabad is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the rapidly growing economic and trade relations between the two countries. He noted that India's exports to the UAE totalled around US$37.1 billion in 2024. India also ranked as the top destination for the UAE's non-oil exports, accounting for 13.5% of total exports and recording a record growth of 75.2% compared to 2023. 'Through this mission, we aim to convert this positive momentum into fruitful partnerships between the business communities of the UAE and India in general, and between Sharjah and Ahmedabad in particular, thereby enhancing economic and investment collaboration to support joint growth,' Al Owais added. He highlighted Sharjah's position as a premier investment destination for Indian enterprises, with more than 20,000 Indian companies now headquartered in the emirate, demonstrating increasing investor confidence in Sharjah's business climate. He further underlined the strategic significance of Ahmedabad as one of India's most vibrant industrial and economic powerhouses, noting that its business and industrial stakeholders stand to benefit from Sharjah's advanced industrial base, which hosts more than 35% of the UAE's total manufacturing facilities. Concluding the second leg of their trade mission to India, the Sharjah Chamber delegation carried out on-site visits to several economic institutions in Ahmedabad, where they gained insights into their business activities and service offerings. These visits featured discussions on potential areas of cooperation, industrial integration, exchange of expertise, and the adoption of best practices, to establish investment partnerships that serve the interests of both sides. WAM

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