Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts on October 14 and 15, with workshops exploring artificial intelligence, business growth, women’s leadership and investment opportunities across the emirate.
Held at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” the ninth edition of the forum will feature more than 140 activities and is expected to attract over 10,000 participants from more than 60 countries.
AI and supply chain resilience – How businesses can use AI to manage disruptions and improve business continuity.
UAE tax compliance using AI – How AI tools can help businesses manage corporate tax, supplier verification and financial data.
Women in business and leadership – Advice on overcoming barriers, building professional confidence and growing businesses.
Smart cities and property development – How AI and robotics are transforming urban planning, architecture and real estate.
Seef Residences preview – An exclusive preview of Alef Group’s upcoming destination in Al Khan, Sharjah.
Youth entrepreneurship and career opportunities – Insights into Sharjah’s evolving business landscape and opportunities for young people.
Business decision-making and commercial arbitration – Understanding decision-making psychology and how commercial dispute resolution supports investor confidence.
What to expect at Sharjah Investment Forum 2026
The programme will examine how businesses can use AI to strengthen supply chains, simplify UAE tax compliance and support the development of smart cities. Sessions will also cover commercial arbitration, helping businesses understand how dispute resolution can support investor confidence.
Women entrepreneurs and professionals will be in focus during the workshop “Breaking Barriers: Women Building What’s Next,” featuring speakers from engineering, aviation, entrepreneurship and leadership. The session will explore career development, business growth and overcoming professional challenges.
Another workshop, led by Shurooq’s senior director of operations Ali Almutawa, will examine how AI and organisational capabilities can help businesses respond to supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty.
Sharjah property preview and new business opportunities
Property development will also feature in the programme, with Alef Group offering an exclusive preview of Seef Residences, an upcoming destination in Sharjah’s Al Khan area, ahead of its official launch.
The forum will also explore how AI and robotics are influencing urban planning, architecture and real estate development through workshops presented by Al Marwan Group.
For young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs, sessions organised by the Shurooq Youth Council and Sharjah’s Statistics and Community Development Department will examine business decision-making, career opportunities and the emirate’s evolving economic landscape.
Sharjah recorded Dhs7.74 billion in FDI investment in 2025
Sharjah attracted Dhs 7.74 billion in capital investment through foreign direct investment projects in 2025, generating 5,673 jobs, according to data cited from Invest in Sharjah.
The figures provide an economic backdrop to the forum’s focus on business expansion, entrepreneurship and investment.
Organised by Invest in Sharjah in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Investment, SIF 2026 will also include business meetings connecting investors, companies and decision-makers to explore partnerships and expansion opportunities.
For attendees, the two-day event offers insight into emerging technologies, professional development and investment prospects, alongside a preview of developments planned for Sharjah.
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