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SIF-WIC 2025 a key platform for leaders, policymakers
Gulf Today
|October 16, 2025
The 8th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2025) held in conjunction with World Investment Conference (WIC 2025), has announced extensive institutional and community support to host the 2-day event in Sharjah. Uniting 22 government and private sponsors and partners from the economic, development, and media sectors, alongside 7 local and international exhibitors, the gathering solidifies its position as a key platform for the leaders and policymakers shaping the future global economy.
Under a unified agenda, this year’s forum will take place on October 22-23 at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, marking it first time WIC is hosted in Sharjah. Their programme will explore global economic shifts, sustainable investment, future careers, and partnership models for sustainable development.
Organised by Invest in Sharjah in collaboration with WAIPA and the UAE Ministry of Investment, the event will gather over 130 distinguished speakers, for 160 sessions and is projected to attract more than 10,000 participants.
The forum is backed by major public institutions, and the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) returns as Strategic Partner, while the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), and Sharjah Media City (Shams) are confirmed as Government Partners, with the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) acting as Venue Sponsor.
This story is from the October 16, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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