The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) held an extensive business meeting at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi that was aimed at strengthening economic cooperation with business communities and private sector entities across the world, and reinforcing strategic partnerships that the UAE shares with major economies, a report said.

Held in collaboration with the Czech-Italian Chamber of Commerce (CICC), the meeting brought together senior representatives from prominent companies and business leaders from Sharjah and various countries worldwide, Emirates News Agency, WAM, said.

Held at SCCI's headquarters, the meeting was attended by Fatema Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of SCCI's International Relations Department, and Antonio Rotondo, Chairman of CICC.

Also present were several officials and representatives of Sharjah’s government institutions and more than 20 companies specialising in key strategic sectors from the emirate and other countries worldwide, including Beeah Group.

The event featured one-on-one business meetings, focusing on exploring partnerships, enhancing cooperation, and discussing available investment opportunities.

Al Mokarrab reaffirming Sharjah Chamber's commitment to advancing collaboration and partnerships with major global companies alongside investors and businessmen from around the world.

She underscored SCCI’s role in expanding economic connections between Sharjah's business community and its counterparts in the world by organising business forums and networking events, which not only serve as vital platforms for unlocking investment opportunities but also facilitate promising partnerships with businesses and private sectors from around the world.

She said that signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sharjah Chamber and the Czech-Italian Chamber of Commerce was a crucial step that led to this forum.

The goal of the agreement is to build closer business ties, facilitate trade delegation exchanges, and showcase investment opportunities to major global businesses.

Al Mokarrab noted that Sharjah is ranked as the fifth fastest-growing city in the world for foreign direct investment, with investments reaching $2.75 billion.

She attributed this success to the emirate’s strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and the government’s economic diversification policies.

Rotondo commended the Sharjah Chamber for organising the forum, which he described as a true embodiment of the constructive and growing collaboration between SCCI and the Czech-Italian Chamber of Commerce.

He noted that the event aims to strengthen trade relations and foster economic cooperation among business communities in both countries and beyond.

The meeting featured a presentation on Sharjah’s attractive investment environment, showcasing its diversified economy and the numerous opportunities and advantages it offers to businesses and investors across key strategic sectors.

A short film was also displayed highlighting Sharjah's free zones, advanced facilities and infrastructure, and the various incentives and benefits available to investors, in addition to its rich tourism assets and attractions and several major ongoing and future projects.

During the meeting, Mohammed Bani Hamad, Business Development Manager at Beeah Group, delivered an in-depth presentation outlining the company’s key projects and extensive experience and leadership in the field of sustainability across the region.

He highlighted Beeah Group’s sustainability initiatives and achievements in sectors crucial to sustainable development, such as renewable energy, environmental technology, and consultancy services.

The forum also featured detailed presentations by representatives of Sharjah-based and international companies, introducing their offerings, products, and services.