Government, NGOs Push for Sharjah Development

DUBAI - Government and non-government institutions in Sharjah met recently to discuss strategies aimed at accelerating economic development in the emirate.

By Staff Report

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Published: Thu 18 Jun 2009, 12:31 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 9:42 PM

The major topics tackled in the meeting were transparency and the application of government principles; direct and periodic co-ordination to favour investments; opening communication channels to facilitate accessibility of data and information across the government institutions; facilitating work procedures; easing business activities; and enhancing competition.

“Our goal, as an investment authority, is to develop the emirate and create an investment-friendly environment that will increase Sharjah’s economic well-being. For this goal to be achieved, government institutions must cooperate, and challenges must be overcome through the transparent exchange of information, and through proper planning. Meetings such as the joint roles meeting help us work together to establish mutual goals and enhance services provided by government institutions that will help attract investors to Sharjah,” said Marwan Jasim Al Sirkal, chief excutive officer of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority.

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