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Entrepreneur
27-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
'Invest In Sharjah' Launches the Middle East's First Government-Led Digital Platform to Streamline Mergers and Acquisitions
You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has launched 'Sharjah AcquireHub', the region's first government-backed digital platform that specifically streamlines mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within Sharjah. Developed in a strategic partnership with Transworld Business Advisors, a global authority in business advisory services, the platform aims to accelerate economic growth, enhance market resilience, and attract high-calibre investment to Sharjah through a transparent and secure environment for M&A transactions. The platform has been launched following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between H.E. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, and Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, formalised in the presence of H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). Sharjah AcquireHub serves diverse stakeholders including international investors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, and local businesses; connecting capital with high-potential opportunities in the emirate. The platform enhances market liquidity and provides flexible solutions for growth, strategic exits, or corporate restructuring. Its end-to-end process includes seamless online registration, tailored advisory support, and post-transaction assistance, all reinforced by strict confidentiality measures such as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and thorough due diligence. This ecosystem thus aims to empower investors, buyers, and financiers with the clarity and protections needed to confidently pursue acquisitions or strategic partnerships, while also providing a trusted platform for business owners in Sharjah who are seeking to exit, allowing them to list their companies for potential acquisition. A networking session between Invest in Sharjah and Transworld Business Advisors. Image courtesy: Invest In Sharjah "In our ongoing efforts to position the emirate as a regional hub for M&A, our collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors creates new pathways for domestic and international investors, leveraging global expertise alongside Sharjah's development vision and technological capabilities," H.E Al Musharrkh said. "The platform reflects evolving business dynamics and reinforces Sharjah's leadership in shaping the future of investment across the region." "We are proud to be part of this partnership, which exemplifies meaningful collaboration in building a cohesive and sustainable investment ecosystem, and we are confident in the long-term impact this platform will have in enhancing the investment landscape and unlocking new growth opportunities," Transworld GCC's Ibrahim added. "At Transworld, we believe that digital transformation and strategic partnerships will be central to driving the next phase of economic advancement." Sharjah AcquireHub is set to serve as a strategic gateway for investors seeking access to high-potential opportunities in the emirate, particularly within the dynamic and profitable mid-market segment. It provides advanced tools and clear pathways to engage with the global M&A landscape, which reached a value of US$3.5 trillion in 2024, marking a 15% increase over the previous year, according to Bain & Company. The platform addresses the growing momentum in M&A and exit activity at the regional level, with 701 deals totalling $92.3 billion recorded across regional markets in 2024, as reported in the EY MENA M&A Report. The upward trend highlights the importance of a locally-rooted yet globally-aligned platform that offers secure, regulated support for facilitating such strategic transactions. (left to right) Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC; H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq); and H.E Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah during the MoU signing. Image courtesy: Invest In Sharjah It also represents a strategic opportunity for SMEs and entrepreneurs to integrate into a wider growth environment through partnerships and alliances that support development, safe exits, or repositioning. This contributes to the stability of the SME sector, which constitutes over 94% of businesses in the UAE. Sharjah has seen notable growth in business establishment and sustainability, with 71,320 new and renewed licences issued in 2024, reflecting a 7% increase. At the macroeconomic level, Sharjah AcquireHub aims to be an enabler of innovation and economic transformation, offering a more agile and effective approach to restructuring and capital allocation. By channelling resources towards high-value projects and enterprises, the platform empowers policymakers to prioritise strategic sectors, thereby advancing economic diversification and reducing dependence on traditional industries. Having completed over 2,500 transactions in 2024 alone, Transworld Business Advisors is recognised as a leading force in the global M&A landscape. As a partner in the Sharjah AcquireHub initiative, it will be spearheading the development of the platform's operational framework, and will also deliver M&A readiness workshops for local businesses and launch an international matchmaking programme to connect vetted companies with prospective investors. In addition, it will lead targeted roadshows in high-potential global markets to promote strategic acquisition opportunities in Sharjah. Curated investment opportunities across Sharjah will be featured on the Invest in Sharjah website and updated regularly. The platform enables company owners to register their interest in pursuing expansion or exit strategies. It also provides a gateway for investors seeking to enter the UAE market through well-structured, strategic transactions. Related: Sharjah Announces New Creative Quarter to Attract Talent in Fashion, Jewellery, Design, and Handicrafts
Khaleej Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah unveils region's first digital M&A platform to boost investment
Sharjah has launched Sharjah AcquireHub, the Middle East's first government-backed digital platform designed to streamline mergers and acquisitions (M&A), reinforcing the emirate's position as a regional investment hub. Developed in partnership with Transworld Business Advisors, a global leader in business advisory services, the platform connects investors, SMEs, and entrepreneurs worldwide with high-potential opportunities in Sharjah's dynamic market. This innovative tool aims to drive economic growth, enhance market resilience, and attract premium investments through a secure, transparent framework. Sharjah AcquireHub offers a comprehensive solution for stakeholders, providing seamless online registration, tailored advisory support, and post-transaction assistance, all underpinned by strict confidentiality measures like NDAs and thorough due diligence. The platform facilitates flexible expansion, exit, or repositioning options, empowering business owners to list companies for acquisition while enabling investors to pursue strategic partnerships with confidence. This ecosystem supports Sharjah's SME sector, which accounts for over 94 per cent of UAE businesses, with 71,320 new and renewed business licenses issued in 2024—a 7.0 per cent increase, reflecting robust growth. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, emphasised the platform's significance, stating, 'Our collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors leverages global expertise and Sharjah's vision to create new pathways for investors. Sharjah AcquireHub reflects evolving business dynamics, positioning the emirate as a leader in regional M&A activity.' Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, added, 'This partnership drives digital transformation and sustainable growth, unlocking new opportunities within Sharjah's investment landscape.' With its strategic geographic position and knowledge-based economy, Sharjah is well-placed to lead high-impact M&A activity. The launch of Sharjah AcquireHub also sets a new benchmark for digital innovation in the region's investment landscape, promising sustained economic transformation and global connectivity, investment experts added. The global M&A market, valued at $3.5 trillion in 2024 with a 15 per cent year-on-year rise, underscores the platform's timeliness, according to Bain & Company. Regionally, 701 M&A deals worth $92.3 billion were recorded in 2024, per the EY Mena M&A Report, highlighting the need for a locally rooted, globally aligned platform. Sharjah AcquireHub addresses this demand by offering advanced tools to tap into high-potential mid-market opportunities, fostering partnerships that support SME development and economic diversification. The platform, a result of a public-private partnership formalised through an MOU between Invest in Sharjah and Transworld GCC, underscores Sharjah's commitment to a competitive investment ecosystem. Transworld, with over 2,500 transactions completed in 2024 and a network spanning 27 countries, will enhance the platform's operations through M&A readiness workshops, an international matchmaking program, and targeted roadshows to promote Sharjah's opportunities globally. Sharjah AcquireHub aligns with the emirate's long-term economic vision, emphasising innovation, technology, and sectors like industry and healthcare. By channeling resources toward high-value projects, the platform supports policymakers in prioritizing strategic sectors, reducing reliance on traditional industries. Curated investment opportunities will be regularly updated on the Invest in Sharjah website, enabling business owners to explore expansion or exit strategies and providing investors a gateway to enter the UAE market through structured transactions. issacjohn@
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Invest in Sharjah launches region's first government-led digital platform to streamline mergers and acquisitions in the emirate
Mohamed Al Musharrkh: The platform reinforces Sharjah's status as a regional hub for M&A activities in the SME sector. Ahmad Ibrahim: We are confident in the long-term impact this platform will have in enhancing the investment landscape and unlocking new growth opportunities. Sharjah AcquireHub offers a multifaceted value-added proposition for investors, SMEs, and entrepreneurs in Sharjah; and is accessible to local, regional and international investors. It enhances market dynamism and provides flexible expansion, exit, or repositioning options. The global M&A market was valued at USD 3.5 trillion in 2024; and transactions in regional markets reached a total value of USD 92.3 billion. The launch of the platform reaffirms Sharjah's integrated and competitive investment environment. Sharjah: The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has launched 'Sharjah AcquireHub', the region's first government-backed digital platform that specifically streamlines mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within Sharjah. Developed in a strategic partnership with Transworld Business Advisors, a global authority in business advisory services, the platform aims to accelerate economic growth, enhance market resilience, and attract high-calibre investment to Sharjah through a transparent and secure environment for M&A transactions. Sharjah AcquireHub serves diverse stakeholders; including international investors, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and local businesses; connecting capital with high-potential opportunities in the emirate. The platform enhances market liquidity and provides flexible solutions for growth, strategic exits, or corporate restructuring. Its end-to-end process includes seamless online registration, tailored advisory support, and post-transaction assistance, all reinforced by strict confidentiality measures such as NDAs and thorough due diligence. This secure, structured ecosystem empowers investors, buyers, and financiers with the clarity and protections needed to confidently pursue acquisitions or strategic partnerships, while also providing a trusted platform for business owners in Sharjah who are seeking to exit, allowing them to list their companies for potential acquisition. A product of a public-private partnership The platform is the outcome of an MOU signed between H.E Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, and Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, formalised in the presence of H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The partnership underscores Sharjah's ongoing commitment to fostering robust public-private collaboration and enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of its investment ecosystem. New pathways to a USD 3.5 trillion market Sharjah AcquireHub is a strategic gateway for investors seeking access to high-potential opportunities in the emirate, particularly within the dynamic and profitable mid-market segment. It provides advanced tools and clear pathways to engage with the global M&A landscape, which reached a value of USD 3.5 trillion in 2024, marking a 15% increase over the previous year, according to Bain & Company. The platform addresses the growing momentum in M&A and exit activity at the regional level, with 701 deals totalling USD 92.3 billion recorded across regional markets in 2024, as reported in the EY MENA M&A Report. The upward trend highlights the importance of a locally-rooted yet globally-aligned platform that offers secure, regulated support for facilitating such strategic transactions. It also represents a strategic opportunity for SMEs and entrepreneurs to integrate into a wider growth environment through partnerships and alliances that support development, safe exits, or repositioning. This contributes to the stability of the SME sector, which constitutes over 94% of businesses in the UAE. Sharjah has seen notable growth in business establishment and sustainability, with 71,320 new and renewed licences issued in 2024, reflecting a 7% increase. A holistic and sustainable economic impact At the macroeconomic level, Sharjah AcquireHub is an enabler of innovation and economic transformation, offering a more agile and effective approach to restructuring and capital allocation. By channelling resources towards high-value projects and enterprises, the platform empowers policymakers to prioritise strategic sectors, thereby advancing economic diversification and reducing dependence on traditional industries. Its launch reaffirms Sharjah's commitment to fostering an integrated investment environment supported by a long-term economic vision. Anchored by a knowledge-based, diversified economy and consistent backing for key sectors such as industry, technology, and healthcare, and bolstered by its strategic geographic position, Sharjah is uniquely placed to serve as a regional hub for high-impact M&A activity. A regional hub for M&A H.E Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, said: 'In our ongoing efforts to position the emirate as a regional hub for M&A, our collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors creates new pathways for domestic and international investors, leveraging global expertise alongside Sharjah's development vision and technological capabilities. The platform reflects evolving business dynamics and reinforces Sharjah's leadership in shaping the future of investment across the region.' For his part, Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, commented: 'We are proud to be part of this partnership, which exemplifies meaningful collaboration in building a cohesive and sustainable investment ecosystem, and we are confident in the long-term impact this platform will have in enhancing the investment landscape and unlocking new growth opportunities. At Transworld, we believe that digital transformation and strategic partnerships will be central to driving the next phase of economic advancement.' Global expertise with local solutions Transworld Business Advisors is recognised as a leading force in the global M&A landscape, having completed over 2,500 transactions in 2024 alone. With a presence spanning more than 250 offices across 27 countries and a network of over 1,000 specialised dealmakers, the firm ranks among Axial's Top 100 global M&A advisory firms. As a partner in the Sharjah AcquireHub initiative, Transworld Business Advisors is spearheading the development of the platform's operational framework, and will also deliver M&A readiness workshops for local businesses and launch an international matchmaking programme to connect vetted companies with prospective investors. In addition, it will lead targeted roadshows in high-potential global markets to promote strategic acquisition opportunities in Sharjah. Curated investment opportunities across Sharjah will be featured on the Invest in Sharjah website and updated regularly. The platform enables company owners to register their interest in pursuing expansion or exit strategies. It also provides a gateway for investors seeking to enter the UAE market through well-structured, strategic transactions.
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah showcases industrial innovation at "Make it in the Emirates 2025" event
Invest in Sharjah and SRTI Park present a unified vision for industrial transformation through advanced technologies Abu Dhabi – As part of the current edition of the "Make it in the Emirates", held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) are jointly participating with a joint pavilion with the goal of highlighting Sharjah's growing role in industrial innovation and advanced manufacturing. This joint presence falls under the umbrella of the "Innovate in Sharjah" initiative, reflecting the emirate's commitment to providing an integrated environment that brings together smart infrastructure, government support, and international partnerships to enable the industrial sector to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution. A special highlight of the Sharjah Pavilion is the participation of SoiLab – SRTI Park's open innovation lab – which is showcasing its latest capabilities in advanced manufacturing using 3D printing technologies and smart materials. SoiLab is presenting practical solutions to manufacturers and investors to support traditional factories in their journey towards smart industrial transformation. This participation comes at a pivotal time as SoiLab enters a new phase of expansion and modernization, while welcoming emerging industrial and tech companies seeking services in rapid prototyping, agile manufacturing, and customized product development. A Unified Investment Message from Sharjah The collaboration between Invest in Sharjah and SRTI Park through a joint platform reflects the emirate's integrated economic vision, where investment and technology entities work together to support local industries and attract high-value investments. Hussain Mohammed Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, said: 'We are proud to be part of this national platform that shines light on the future of industry in the UAE. Our participation in 'Make it in the Emirates' reaffirms our commitment to empowering manufacturers through access to advanced technologies and an innovation-driven environment that enhances efficiency and productivity. 'Our collaboration with Invest in Sharjah represents a dynamic model of integration between the industrial and investment sectors, reinforcing Sharjah's position as an attractive destination for investors and entrepreneurs in advanced industries,' he added. HE Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, commented: 'At Invest in Sharjah, we are focused on strengthening the emirate's position as a preferred destination for investments in advanced industries by directing capital towards sectors driven by innovation and smart technologies. 'Our participation in the 'Make it in the Emirates,' in collaboration with SRTI Park, embodies this vision and highlights the synergy between Sharjah's investment and R&D ecosystems. The UAE and Sharjah in particular offers a strong industrial landscape built on modern infrastructure, investor-friendly regulations, and proactive government support, making it an ideal environment for building high-value, sustainable industrial ventures.' About the Forum "Make it in the Emirates" is one of the UAE's leading industrial events, bringing together key players from both the public and private sectors. The forum showcases the latest advancements in national industries across energy, defence, food, technology, and artificial intelligence. It serves as a strategic platform to connect local manufacturers with suppliers and investors, and to promote industrial integration on a national scale.
