The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) is being flooded with inquiries and requests for its services from investors, claimed Ali Al Mahmoud, general manager SEDD.

Applications for new trade and industrial licences and renewals are the services more in demand, he added.

’SEDD is continuously improving its performance level and service quality, with the aim of encouraging investors to establish their projects in Sharjah, and to take advantage of the promising opportunities available in various economic sectors,’ he said.

’Our host of services include the issue and renewal of licences, with approximately 220 transactions performed a day this summer, and we offer consulting services that contribute significantly to the improvement of the local investment climate.’

’We have also taken steps to procure qualified and experienced personnel in our different department divisions and sections in order to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service,’ he said.

There has also been more demand for discount offers from retail outlets, according to Al Mahmoud.