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SRTIP stands as a national model for innovation: Sheikha Bodour
Gulf Today
|June 10, 2025
In a high-level meeting chaired by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) in its 4th session set the stage for the next phase of growth, building on past year’s phenomenal achievements that have made it one of the region's fastest growth technology parks.
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The meeting, hosted at the iconic headquarters of BEEAH Group, brought together industry, academic, and government stakeholders committed to reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading regional hub for innovation.
Opening the session, Sheikha Bodour extended her gratitude to board members and stressed the importance of building robust partnerships across sectors. “SRTIP stands as a national model for innovation, where the synergy between research, industry, and policy continues to unlock transformative opportunities. Our shared mission is to deliver impactful outcomes in sectors that matter most to the future of our society—healthcare, mobility, sustainability, and manufacturing,” she noted.
SRTIP CEO Hussain Al Mahmoudi presented highlights of 2024, showcasing progress in major projects, business development, and further expansion. He outlined the outlook for 2025 with a renewed focus on infrastructure readiness, tenant growth, and attracting new innovation-driven enterprises.
Al Mahmoudi said, “With guidance from our board and support from our partners, SRTIP is entering an exciting phase of development—one that prioritizes performance, strategic land use, and sectoral innovation. Our commitment to national goals and global competitiveness is stronger than ever.”
This story is from the June 10, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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