The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has unveiled the ‘Business Impact’ Podcast during ACRES 2025, to spotlight Sharjah as a prime destination for business management and investment in the region.
The podcast, to be released via Sharjah Chamber’s social media platforms, featured local and international business owners and entrepreneurs who share their success stories in Sharjah.
It explores various economic issues and how businesses can benefit from Sharjah’s thriving business environment, including investment opportunities, government facilitation, and the role of the Chamber of Commerce in fostering economic growth.
The inaugural episode of the Podcast, which was launched during ACRES Exhibition, hosted Khalifa Bin Harib Almheiri, CEO of Alrasikhoon Real Estate. Revolving around the theme “The Future of Real Estate in the Emirate of Sharjah”, Almheiri provided an in-depth insight into the developmental status of the real estate sector in the emirate.
Additionally, the episode delved into the opportunities available to investors and businesses seeking to expand their presence in this key sector. The first episode focused on how businesses can benefit from Sharjah’s ideal investment environment, with its legislative facilitation and investment incentives.
Furthermore, it emphasized major real estate development projects which are being implemented in the emirate, playing a key role in enhancing Sharjah’s appeal as a promising real estate investment center at both local and international levels.
Dr. Fatema Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Member of Consultative Council of the Emirate of Sharjah & Director of International Relations at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affirmed the Sharjah Chamber’s unwavering commitment to innovation that fosters communication with the business community and private sector representatives.
Fatema Khalifa highlighted that the Podcast aims to shed light on the key aspects of Sharjah’s appealing investment environment, including its diversified economy and the opportunities and advantages it offers to businesses and entrepreneurs across various strategic sectors.
This falls in line with the Chamber’s strategy to cement Sharjah’s position as a premier destination for investment and project management in the region and globally.
In its upcoming episodes, the “Business Impact” Podcast will feature interviews with influential entrepreneurs and business leaders from various promising sectors.
Aya Issa from IPT Group for lubricants and fuel-oil supply services will underscore how the group successfully engaged with more than 250 global companies through Sharjah. Satish Vasu, Chief Customer Value Creator at AHB, will share comprehensive insights into Sharjah’s status as an exemplary environment that drives business growth.
Other leading guests include Mohammed Al-Aitani, CEO of Afco Oils and Fats, who will recount his career that started in Sharjah to until he become the owner of 95 factories worldwide. Furthermore, Dr. Ghanem Al-Hajri, Director General of Namar Emirates, will elaborate on how Emirati businesses thrive in the global agricultural and food markets.
Lastly, Bader Mohammed Saeb, CEO of Bader Emirates, will share how his passion for scouting evolved into driving his company to achieve record-breaking sales, reflecting the achievements made possible by Sharjah’s vibrant business ecosystem.
ACRES 2025, organized by the Chamber in collaboration with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD), featured a variety of the latest projects and investment opportunities in the real estate sector, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties, land parcels, and hotel and hospitality development projects.
