142 Nations Converge at Sharjah Investment Forum Today

The Sharjah Investment Forum starts today with a remarkable gathering of global economic leaders from 142 countries. The Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Center hosts this landmark event, which combines SIF 2025 with the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC 2025) for the first time. The two-day forum expects more than 10,000 participants and focuses on “Transforming Our World: Investing for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”.

The forum’s impressive lineup features 130 international speakers, including ministers, economic leaders, and senior policymakers. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Chairman of the World Free Zones Organization, and Nobel laureate Raekwon Chung, a climate policy expert, lead the distinguished group of attendees. The event has gained support from more than 24 local and international partners that cover sponsors, strategic allies, media organizations, research centers, and investment firms. This forum presents a valuable chance for global economic collaboration with Sharjah at its center.

How SIF 2025 Responds to Global Investment Challenges

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SIF 2025’s agenda tackles urgent global economic changes through a complete approach to investment challenges. The forum gets into how geopolitical tensions, technological development, and climate change have altered the map of investments.

The global green economy reached approximately $7.9 trillion in Q1 2025. This led the forum to prioritize sustainable investment strategies and ESG integration as tools to achieve development goals. The sessions show how national investment frameworks can adapt to these changes with resilient value chains and innovative policy structures.

The program has more than 160 curated sessions and 120 bilateral meetings. It focuses on sustainable finance, food security, and public-private partnerships. These strategic collaborations aim to boost cross-border capital flows and address critical areas like smart agriculture.

The forum enables SMEs and recognizes them as key drivers to attract foreign direct investment and build economic resilience. Participants find practical solutions to current economic challenges through dedicated tracks on regional market integration.

SIF 2025 acts as a dialog platform and action catalyst. It positions Sharjah as a global laboratory for sustainable finance and reinforces UAE’s central role in shaping regional and global investment trends.

Who Are the Key Voices at the Forum?

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The Sharjah Investment Forum unites influential voices from government, business, and international organizations to shape global investment dialog. Sheik Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations in Sharjah, guides high-level sessions about investment resilience during geopolitical tensions.

Distinguished ministers at the forum include Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment and Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. They are joined by international ministers Mikayil Jabbarov from Azerbaijan, Miguel Medina from Honduras, and Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh from Pakistan.

Business leaders play a central role, with Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar Properties and Noon.com, offering his views on smart cities investment. The forum also features key business voices like Khalifa Al Hajeri of Emirates Growth Fund and Jigar Sagar of Triliv Holding.

Sports icons bring unique perspectives to the forum. Edgar Davids, former Dutch football star, shares leadership principles. British boxing champion Amir Khan talks about youth development, while former Manchester United captain Patrice Evra discusses entrepreneurship in mental health.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Raekwon Chung and Dr. James Zhan, Chairman of the WIC Executive Board, bring academic and institutional expertise. This diverse group of speakers will give complete views on sustainable investment and economic resilience during the two-day event.

What Does This Mean for Sharjah’s Global Role?

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Sharjah has reached a crucial milestone on the global investment map by hosting this landmark forum. The presence of 142 nations shows the emirate’s development from a regional economic center to a preferred international investment destination.

Massive international participation proves Sharjah’s strategic value as a gateway between Eastern and Western markets. The emirate shows its steadfast dedication to tackle global challenges like climate change, food security, and sustainable development through this forum.

Sharjah’s standing rises further as it hosts the WAIPA World Investment Conference. The emirate now serves as a key platform where global investment policies take shape and international partnerships form. This cooperative effort shows how the international community recognizes Sharjah’s increasing role in investment promotion.

The forum establishes Sharjah as an authority in environmentally responsible investment practices beyond economic gains. The emirate looks ahead with its focus on smart agriculture, sustainable finance, and public-private partnerships.

SIF 2025’s unprecedented scale makes Sharjah a diplomatic hub. Government officials, business leaders, and international organizations join here to tackle pressing economic challenges. This cements the emirate’s position as a key player in the global investment world.

The Sharjah Investment Forum 2025 marks a defining moment for global economic cooperation. Representatives from 142 nations have joined this remarkable gathering that shows Sharjah’s rise from a regional player to a global investment hub. Leaders from governments, businesses, and international organizations are here to tackle today’s pressing investment world challenges.

Forum participants are finding practical solutions to major problems like climate change, technological development, and geopolitical tensions. Sharjah’s partnership with WAIPA World Investment Conference boosts the emirate’s credibility as an influential voice in worldwide investment policies. The forum features 130 distinguished speakers, including ministers and Nobel laureates, who bring fresh points of view to talks about sustainable finance and economic resilience.

With over 160 sessions and 120 bilateral meetings, the forum’s complete agenda shows Sharjah’s dedication to real action rather than just talk. This historic event strengthens the emirate’s economic position and adds by a lot to global sustainable development efforts. Small businesses and public-private partnerships get special attention as key building blocks of strong economies.

Sharjah has become a diplomatic bridge where East meets West. Traditional investment methods blend naturally with innovative sustainability practices in this emirate. SIF 2025 is much more than just a conference – it leads a transformation toward shared solutions for global challenges. Sharjah stands firmly at the heart of this movement that changes how we think about international investment.