Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) has signed a series of strategic partnership agreements with 14 authorities and institutions across the emirate.
The agreements intend to develop the film and creative content industry and bolster an integrated media production ecosystem in Sharjah.
HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, commended the constructive cooperation between the participating entities, highlighting its pivotal role in supporting and advancing the media sector in the emirate.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed stressed that this integration would positively contribute to unifying the media message, enhancing professionalism, and keeping pace with evolving media requirements, in line with Sharjah’s comprehensive media vision.
Sharjah Media City signed strategic partnership agreements with the following entities: Sharjah Police; the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security; Sharjah International Airport Authority; Environment and Protected Areas Authority; Sharjah Digital Department; Sharjah Civil Defense Authority; BEEAH; Sharjah Municipality; Sharjah Archaeology Authority; Sharjah Museums Authority; Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority; Air Arabia Group; and Invest bank.
SHAMS Studios: A Vision for Future of Media Production
The partnerships will support the SHAMS Studios project, one of the region’s most prominent future media initiatives, launched as part of a package of major media projects aimed at achieving a qualitative leap in Sharjah’s media infrastructure.
According to the statement, the SHAMS Studios project forms part of Sharjah Media City’s strategy to enhance the media work and production environment by providing a fully integrated infrastructure for filmmakers, creatives, and startups. The initiative enables them to transform ideas into high-quality visual projects and creative content aligned with international standards.
