Sharjah FDI surged 361% in H1 2025, driving 57% more projects and 45% job growth, reinforcing its role as a safe investment hub.
SHARJAH: Sharjah has announced record-breaking economic growth in the first half of 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) soaring by 361% to reach $1.5 billion compared to $325 million in H1 2024. The emirate also registered a 57% rise in projects with 74 new ventures launched and created 2,578 new jobs — a 45% increase from last year’s 1,779.
The latest figures confirm Sharjah’s success in attracting global investors across consumer products, food and beverage, business services, and industrial equipment, reflecting its vision for sustainable and diversified development. Senior officials noted that this trajectory enhances Sharjah’s position as a competitive, reliable, and safe destination for investors while reinforcing its long-term economic resilience.
H.E. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the results reinforce Sharjah’s appeal as a secure destination for global capital under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Shurooq, added: “These achievements go beyond numbers; they mean more jobs, stronger industries, and sustainable value for our communities.”
Sector growth has been remarkable. Consumer products surged 188% in capital investment, food and beverage posted 112% more projects, while business services achieved a 500% rise in investments and an 1100% jump in job creation. Industrial equipment also recorded a 100% increase in projects, reflecting Sharjah’s manufacturing strength.
Commenting on the report, H.E. Hamad Ali Abdalla Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, highlighted that the exceptional growth “demonstrates the ability of Sharjah’s business sectors to achieve sustainable leaps in alignment with the emirate’s vision.”
Healthcare, knowledge, media, and entrepreneurship also played pivotal roles in the expansion, with leaders from Sharjah Healthcare City, the Research, Technology and Innovation Park, Shams Media City, and Sheraa all noting the importance of high-quality investments, innovation, and support for SMEs in building a diversified economy.
With its robust free zones, enabling infrastructure, and knowledge-driven ecosystem, Sharjah is shaping itself as a global investment hub. The H1 2025 results underscore the emirate’s ability not only to attract capital inflows but to transform them into long-term opportunities, sustainable industries, and community benefits.
