The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced the launch of its 2026-2028 strategic plan during its 22nd annual meeting. The strategy focuses on achieving a competitive and diversified economy, aligning with the department's mission to foster comprehensive development and create a competitive business environment in the emirate. The plan was developed using a comprehensive methodology based on an analysis of the current economic landscape and future opportunities, with innovation and sustainability as the two cornerstones for achieving its goals. The strategy is built upon the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Executive Council, which emanate from the emirate's directions for economic and social development, enhancing financial sustainability, and stimulating the overall economy. The plan also incorporates a set of corporate values that form the basis for implementing the strategic directions, most notably transparency and governance, sustainability and trust, innovation and proactivity, alongside competitiveness and entrepreneurial thinking. The plan focuses on four strategic pillars. The first pillar is competitive economic growth and attraction of investment, which aims to enhance Sharjah's position as a preferred destination for investors by attracting more quality projects in vital sectors and developing a flexible, incentive-based, and globally competitive economic environment. The second pillar is a safe and sustainable business environment, which ensures a comprehensive framework that guarantees the stability and continuity of economic activities through an integrated regulatory and legislative system that protects consumers and investors, promotes sustainability in the business environment, and achieves a balance between economic growth and resource conservation in line with regulatory standards. The third pillar is proactive, flexible, and innovative services, which focuses on shifting to proactive, smart service models that anticipate the needs of the business community and meet them flexibly and efficiently. The department adopts a culture of innovation in delivering government services, supported by digital infrastructure, system integration, and effective partnerships with various government and private entities to enhance government service efficiency in line with Sharjah's policy to improve the customer experience and the Sharjah Digital Transformation Strategy 2026-2028. The fourth pillar is building a leading and distinguished organizational system that enables the department to achieve its operational efficiency and strategic sustainability. The plan also includes a number of distinctive initiatives aimed at simplifying procedures and improving the customer experience, as well as adopting the latest technologies and digital solutions that contribute to providing an exceptional experience for customers and investors in the emirate.
