Invest in Sharjah has reported strong foreign direct investment performance for 2025, with the emirate recording a 45 percent year-on-year increase in project numbers alongside growth in capital investment and job creation.
According to the latest figures, Sharjah attracted 142 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2025, up from 98 in 2024. Capital investments rose 8.8 percent to AED7.74 billion, while job creation increased 25.7 percent to 5,673 new jobs.
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said Sharjah’s economic strategy remains focused on balancing economic growth with quality of life and sustainable development.
“The emirate’s continued growth across investment indicators reflects a clear development vision that places social and economic impact on a unified path,” she said.
She added that the growth in investments is helping create opportunities for entrepreneurs, young talent, and innovation-driven projects while strengthening Sharjah’s ability to generate sustainable employment.
The broader investment landscape in the emirate also showed strong momentum, with Sharjah recording a total of 331 domestic and foreign investment projects during 2025. Combined investments reached AED12.8 billion and generated nearly 11,900 jobs across multiple sectors.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, said the latest figures highlight Sharjah’s growing reputation as a reliable investment destination supported by diversified economic sectors, efficient infrastructure, and a flexible regulatory framework.
He noted that the emirate recorded 188 domestic investments, 96 projects across new forms of investment, and 47 greenfield projects during the year, demonstrating strong confidence in Sharjah’s business environment.
The food and beverage sector emerged as the leading contributor, accounting for 28 percent of total projects, followed by consumer products at 20 percent.
Additional investments were spread across business services, industrial equipment, logistics, manufacturing, and technology sectors, reflecting the diversity of Sharjah’s economic ecosystem.
The report also noted that approximately 75 percent of the announced investment projects are already operational, signaling a strong transition from planned investment to actual economic activity.
Sharjah attracted investments from major global markets, including India, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as strong regional inflows.
The data referenced in the report was sourced from fDi Markets, the Financial Times’ global database tracking cross-border greenfield investments.
