The move reflects SCCI’s ongoing efforts to create new opportunities
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed ways to strengthen economic and trade relations with the Republic of Uganda, reaffirming its commitment to fostering stronger bilateral business ties and advancing investment partnerships across key growth sectors.
The move reflects SCCI’s ongoing efforts to create new opportunities to enhance business cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests and further reinforces Sharjah’s position as a leading global destination for business and investment.
The discussions took place during a meeting at the Sharjah Chamber’s headquarters between HE Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman, SCCI, and HE Zaake Wanume Kibedi, Uganda’s Ambassador to the UAE.
The meeting was attended by HE Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al-Awadi, Director-General of SCCI; Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Business Sector at SCCI; and Dr. Fatima Khalifa Al Muqarrab, Director of the International Relations Department at SCCI.
During the meeting, both sides reviewed the steady expansion of economic cooperation between Sharjah and Uganda, which has witnessed significant progress in recent years underpinned by joint initiatives, resulting in strategic investment partnerships across multiple sectors.
HE Owais commended the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the UAE for its continued efforts in supporting the Sharjah Chamber’s initiatives and strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation between the two business communities.
Advancing UAE-Jordanian private sector cooperation
In a separate meeting, HE Abdallah Sultan Al Owais also received HE Omar El Atoum, Consul General of the Kingdom of Jordan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Discussions focused on ways to strengthen bilateral economic relations and expand trade and investment cooperation between the two sides.
During the meeting, the Jordanian Consul General was briefed on the Sharjah Chamber’s comprehensive portfolio of business support services.
Both sides underscored the importance of maintaining continuous communication and close institutional coordination between the Sharjah Chamber and the Jordanian Consulate to further strengthen private-sector engagement in both countries and support their contribution to shared economic growth.
