Innovation, sustainability key to Sharjah's future, says Bodour

The Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah’s industrial future and its impact on regional and local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing

- Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter

Graced by the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah; Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade; and Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah; the Sharjah Ramadan Majlis 2025 convened in Mleiha, focusing on Sharjah's industrial future and its impact on regional and local economic growth, especially regarding manufacturing.

In her welcoming address, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi emphasised the importance of the Majlis in bringing government entities and stakeholders together within Sharjah's ecosystem.

She said: "Sharjah's future depends on our ability to thoughtfully integrate innovation with sustainability, ensuring our heritage informs our progress, rather than limits it. The Ramadan Majlis symbolises this commitment, serving as a dynamic space for dialogue where we collectively explore pathways to inclusive growth. Each partnership formed and each idea shared moves us closer to a future that honours our values, supports entrepreneurs, and creates lasting economic resilience for generations to come."

The main focus of the Ramadan Majlis was on devising strategies to enhance the manufacturing sector by examining opportunities and challenges through an open discussion with leading figures. These efforts, while spotlighting exemplary models and success stories, reinforce Sharjah's expanding influence within the regional and global industrial arena, and the emirate currently accounts for 358 of the UAE's total industrial output, underscoring its status in driving national industrial growth and competitiveness.