The skyline of Sharjah, UAE. ARCHIVE

Sharjah is offering investors and entrepreneurs an instant industrial licence for Dh1,000 in a move aimed at making it easier and faster to launch manufacturing businesses in the emirate. The initiative was introduced by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) during its participation in the Make it in the Emirates Forum, alongside the Sharjah Foundation for Supporting Entrepreneurship, also known as RUWAD. Officials said the new licence will cover all permitted industrial activities in Sharjah and is designed to lower entry costs for manufacturers while reducing the time needed to start operations. The move comes as the UAE continues efforts to strengthen its manufacturing sector, attract high-value industrial projects, and increase local production under its broader economic diversification strategy. The Dh1,000 instant licence is intended to support early-stage manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking a faster route into the industrial market without lengthy administrative procedures. Hamad Ali Abdulla Al Mahmoud, Chairman of SEDD and Member of the Executive Council, said the department is focused on creating practical incentives that encourage industrial growth. “Through our participation in Make it in the Emirates Forum, we are keen to provide practical and stimulating initiatives that contribute to accelerating the launch of new industrial projects, and support the country's directions towards a diversified knowledge-based economy,” he said. He added that empowering investors and simplifying procedures remain central to improving the competitiveness of Sharjah’s industrial sector. SEDD said the initiative is part of a wider effort to attract more quality industrial projects to the emirate and create new opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. The forum also provides a platform for the department to engage directly with manufacturers and international companies, with the goal of building partnerships that support technology transfer and improve the quality of products carrying the Made in Sharjah label. ICA/Expat Media
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