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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Centrally Located at the Crossroads of East and West London 8hrs Paris 8hrs Berlin 8hrs Moscow 5hrs Astana 5hrs Beijing 9hrs Los Angeles 16hrs New York 13hrs Italy 6hrs Delhi 3hrs Islamabad 3hrs Shanghai 8hrs Hong Kong 8hrs Seoul 7hrs Tokyo 10hrs An 4-hour "ight within one-third of the world s population. An 8-hour "ight within two-thirds. Abuja 7hrs UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Singapore 7hrs Sao Paulo 16hrs Johannesburg 7hrs Sydney 16hrs
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Two Coastlines with Strategic Signi#cance STRAIT OF HORMUZ OMAN ARABIAN GULF INDIAN OCEAN SHARJAH Located in the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Arabian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES OMAN
SHARJAH Sharjah Today RAS AL KHAIMAH ARABIAN GULF UMM AL QUWAIN FUJAIRAH 1.4 million population (2015) AJMAN 2,590 km 2 in size Borders all 6 emirates and Oman INDIAN OCEAN 128 km of coastline 3 seaports on Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean SHARJAH RAS AL KHAIMAH FUJAIRAH 1 international airport DUBAI ABU DHABI OMAN
Top 10 Ranking for Small and Mid-Sized Cities Overall Small And Mid-sized Cities 9 Overall Small th Business 10th Human And Mid-sized Capital Friendliness Cities And Lifestyle (Middle East) 3 rd 7th Economic Potential 9 th Cost Connectivity 8 th Effectiveness 6 th
A3 Positive Sovereign Credit Rating BBB+/A-2 Stable Outlook Moody s recon#rmed Sharjah s strong A3$ long-term credit rating with a stable outlook in February, unchanged since the agency s #rst credit rating for Sharjah was issued in 2014. The rating re"ects the emirate s credit strength, supported by its strong #scal policy and low government debt position. Standard & Poor s has lowered its long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Emirate of Sharjah from A/A-1 to BBB+/A-2 with a stable outlook. The agency attributed the change largely to an increase in government debt and slower than expected #scal consolidation.
Sharjah s Business Confidence Index Sales Revenue Level of Selling Prices Volumes Sold Number of Employees Net Profits New Purchase Orders Increase Decrease No Change Not Applicable 37% 11% 52% 59% 9% 32% 38% 12% 50% 59% 3% 38% 34% 19% 46% 17% 37% 6% 40%
Established Free Zones 2 existing freezones attached to sea and air hubs, and upcoming freezones in specialised #elds UPCOMING EXISTING RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION PARK
25.5 BILLION AED Progressive Growth Provide the most practical and unique solutions and services to sustain an exceptional real-estate market. Continue to bring forward transparency and responsibility, cooperation, partnership, innovation and leadership as well as quality process. Increase in Real Estate Transactions 20% Increase in Real Estate Revenue 57% * 2014
Attractive Investment Climate 100% freehold ownership for foreigners 100% repatriation of capital and profits Exemption of import and export duties 100% tax exemption environment 100% exemption from all commercial levels Competitive property and warehouse leases No income tax the business environment, progressive legislation, infrastructure, logistics and space offered by Sharjah provides an investor-friendly environment conducive for further investment. - Edward Hobart, British Consul General
Business Friendly Environment Possible to obtain a license within 2 days of submitting all documents Simplified incorporation process Public & Private Shareholding Companies GCC Company Branch Local Company Branch Hassle-free and business-friendly company laws and legal framework Quick access to Knowledge Workers due to fast-track immigration process Foreign Company Branch Business Partnership License Partnership Company Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Sharjah, Industrial & Cultural Hub of the U.A.E. CAPITAL OF ARAB CULTURE 1998 CAPITAL OF ARAB PRESS 2016 1/3 OF THE U.A.E. S TOTAL MANUFACTURING SECTOR 21 industrial zones spanning 15 km 2 6 specialised free zones International connections via 3 seaports and an international airport 55,237+ strong small and medium-sized business (SME) $35+ billion USD GDP (2014) SHARJAH ARAB TOURISM CAPITAL 2015 CAPITAL OF ISLAMIC CULTURE 2014
Host to Major Events and Exhibitions SHARJAH LIGHT FESTIVAL SHARJAH WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL SHARJAH FOOD FESTIVAL SHARJAH HERITAGE DAYS SHARJAH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR SHARJAH BIENNIAL SHARJAH INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE SHOW F1 H2O UIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STEELFAB
INVEST IN SHARJAH Promising Investment Sector Focus TRAVEL! & LEISURE TRANSPORT! & LOGISTICS HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT
Thriving Travel & Leisure Sector Tourists and residents continuing demand for di%erent experiences provides new opportunities for Sharjah. 5-STAR DEVELOPMENTS ECO-TOURISM CRUISE LINES FINE DINING TARGETED VALUE PROPOSITION ESTABLISHED FRANCHISES MEDIUM-LONG ITINERARIES AIRPORT SUPPORT SERVICES
Promising Travel & Leisure Sector Sharjah s travel and leisure sector bene#ts from the U.A.E. s international pro#le as an established tourism destination. Sharjah Travel & Leisure Market Trends and Potential Billion Dhs (2011-2020) 1.1 1.2 1.28 1.36 1.44 1.54 1.63 1.74 1.85 1.97 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Growing Transport & Logistics Sector SEA-AIR FREIGHT FREIGHT FORWARDING The bene#ts of Sharjah s access to the Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean grows in importance, and will continue to contribute to its success. F&B REEFER SHIPPING HAMRIYA FREEZONE SAIF ZONE
Promising Transport & Logistics Sector Given the importance of trade and manufacturing to Sharjah s economy, the transport and logistics sector is a fast-growing one. Sharjah Logistics Market Potential Billion Dhs (2014-2020) 1.6 1.82 2.06 2.34 2.66 3.02 3.43 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Expanding Healthcare Sector CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS Multiple demographic and socio-economic factors are contributing to the increased demand for general and specialised healthcare services R&D STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP MANUFACTURING UNITS JOINT VENTURES PRIVATE PHARMACIES
Promising Healthcare Sector Despite a number of incidents requiring care (per 1,000 population) that is relatively higher than in the rest of the U.A.E., the supply side of the sector is lagging behind the demand. Sharjah Healthcare Market Potential Billion Dhs (2014-2020) 3.3 3.6 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.6 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Expanding Environment Sector Implementation on stricter environmental legislations and setting targets for renewable energies ENERGY EFFICIENCIES RENEWABLE ENERGY GREEN BUILDINGS
Promising Environment Sector This is spurring both public and private sectors to explore ways to achieve compliance and generate demand for environmental services. Sharjah Environment Potential Billion Dhs (2011-2020) 0.7 2011 0.74 2012 0.78 2013 0.82 2014 0.87 2015 0.91 2016 0.96 2017 1.01 2018 1.07 2019 1.13 2020
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