Sectoral Business Groups

In line with Sharjah Chamber’s objectives to foster the private business sectors and develop their activities, it was necessary to seek the assistance of specialists and experts in Sharjah and the UAE for consultation .

Sharjah Chamber is keen to serve the private sector within the framework of the main objectives of the development plans of the emirate and the UAE, and therefore it has been decided to form representative groups, under the name of Sectoral Business Groups, that facilitate communication between the private sector and the Chamber, provide advice and feedback, propose initiatives, and organize events and programs that contribute to investment and economic growth.

Vision:

Business Groups shall facilitate communication between the business sector, Sharjah Chamber, and public entities, with the aim of addressing challenges and seeking opportunities that meet the needs and aspirations of the economic sectors.

Mission:

Monitoring and analyzing the economic sectors, identifying challenges, proposing effective solutions, and developing opportunities with the relevant authorities; developing communication and working mechanisms with the sectors and launching initiatives.

Objectives:

• Communicating with the private sector and identifying challenges and opportunities.

• Improving economic performance by launching effective and specific programs for each business group.

• Launching initiatives that support the private sector and its role in the economic community.

• Encouraging investment and introducing the Chamber’s members to available opportunities.

The Business Groups’ competencies:

• Considering issues raised by any party concerned, providing feedback, and developing proposals.

• Defining objectives and setting plans for the sector's development.

• Communicating with partners as well as local and international NGOs and governmental institutions through the Chamber's channels.

• Reviewing laws or draft laws and providing recommendations on proposed amendments to these laws and regulations and proposing draft laws in cooperation with the relevant departments within the Chamber.

• Collaborating between the business groups and the Chamber's relevant departments and sections in providing and exchanging data, statistics, and publications related to the sector, and enabling these departments to conduct studies for the sector's development.

• Considering proposals submitted by at least two members of a group and approved for inclusion in the agenda by a majority of the group's members, including the committee chairman or deputy chairman.

• Organizing events and launching activities that serve sectors represented by the business groups.

Formation of Business Groups:

Business groups are formed by recommendation of the Board of Directors, a Permanent Committee, one of the Chamber’s Executive Departments, or at the request of a group of members affiliated with the Chamber in one of the economic sectors.

Existing Business Groups:

• Shopping Mall Sector Business Group

• Industry Sector Business Group

• Real Estate Sector Business Group

• Food Trade and Industry Sector Business Group

• Used Car Trade Sector Business Group

• Hotel Sector Business Group

• Hotel Apartments Business Group