Sharjah has reinforced its position as the UAE’s fastest-growing emirate for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2025, reporting a dramatic surge in capital inflows and a strong boost to its economy.
New data from H1 2025 reveals that foreign investment is significantly expanding the emirate’s project pipeline, generating employment opportunities, and strengthening its industrial base across key sectors such as consumer products, food and beverage, business services, and industrial equipment. This performance reflects growing investor confidence and highlights Sharjah’s strategic approach to directing FDI into sustainable economic growth.
The emirate recorded capital investments of $1.5 billion in H1 2025, representing a sharp 361% increase from $325 million during the same period in 2024. Alongside this, the number of new projects rose to 74, marking a 57% increase compared to 47 projects last year. Employment also grew substantially, with 2,578 jobs created—a 45% jump from 1,779 in H1 2024—mostly in production and service-based industries. These sectors are central to Sharjah’s vision of developing a skilled workforce and a resilient, diversified economy.
Officials believe the sharp rise in FDI will further enhance Sharjah’s ability to fund infrastructure projects, encourage innovation, and boost GDP. The growth is also expected to create a ripple effect across supporting sectors such as logistics, education, technology, and SMEs, while strengthening household purchasing power.
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