SCC Members discuss SEDD policies

Sharjah 24: As part of efforts to develop the economic environment and enhance the competitiveness of the Emirate of Sharjah, members of Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) held a meeting at the Council's headquarters in Sharjah.

The meeting focused on discussing and preparing questions and inquiries to be raised during the next meeting dedicated to discuss the policies and performance of Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).

SEDD future economic directions

The meeting aims to discuss the Department's future economic directions and enhance its role in supporting the business sector and attracting investments.

The meeting, held, on Thursday, at the Council's headquarters in Sharjah, was attended by members of the Financial, Economic, and Industrial Affairs Committee, headed by Rashid Abdullah bin Howaiden, Chairman of the Committee, along with several SCC members, who presented their proposals and inquiries to discuss the Department's performance and develop its policies.

Enhancing Sharjah investment environment

The discussions focused on enhancing the investment environment in the emirate, keeping pace with global economic changes, and supporting the growth of vital sectors to contribute to achieving sustainable development.

During the meeting, members reviewed the issues and challenges facing the commercial and industrial sectors, and analysed economic performance indicators to highlight key points to focus on during the next session.

Enhancing economic competitiveness

They also discussed ways to enhance economic competitiveness, stimulate the entrepreneurial environment, and develop the department's services to meet the needs of investors and companies, in line with international standards in providing an attractive and sustainable investment environment.

Attracting investments

The meeting also addressed the vital role played by SEDD in attracting investments and enhancing the competitiveness of the Emirate of Sharjah, emphasising the importance of implementing policies that support business growth and developing procedures and legislation that contribute to facilitating economic activities in the emirate.

At the conclusion of the meeting, SCC members emphasised the importance of supporting SEDD work to enhance Sharjah's role as a major economic hub and capitalise on available opportunities to promote growth and sustainability across various economic sectors. This will contribute to achieving the emirate's vision of becoming an integrated and distinguished investment environment at the local and international levels.