Sharjah Chamber Concludes Korea Business Mission With Strategic Partnerships
Muhammad Irfan | Published September 01, 2026 | 07:00 PM
SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 01st Sep, 2026)
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has concluded an official business mission to the brotherly Republic of Korea, led by Halima Humaid Ali Al Owais, Chairperson of the Sharjah Consultative Council and board Member of SCCI.
The delegation comprised 30 prominent businesswomen, women entrepreneurs, and representatives of Sharjah’s economic, investment, and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Mission Objectives
The mission aimed to:
- Expand SCCI’s international economic network
- Open new channels for trade and investment cooperation
- Strengthen the global presence and competitiveness of Sharjah’s business community
Programme Highlights
The programme featured:
- Official meetings
- Business-to-business engagements
- Field visits
- Economic events
held in cooperation with UAE and Korean institutions, including:
- Embassy of the brotherly Republic of Korea to the UAE
- Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
- Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC)
- Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa)
- Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park)
- Korea-Arab Society (KAS).
Outcomes
The programme strengthened direct business links between the two sides and explored opportunities for strategic partnerships, investment, and knowledge exchange.
Key Highlights:
- Sharjah-Korea Businesswomen Forum: Featured the signing of two strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)
- Between SCCI and KAS
- With the Korea Venture Business Women Association (KOVWA)
These agreements aim to deepen trade and economic cooperation and strengthen business networks connecting women entrepreneurs in Sharjah and the brotherly Republic of Korea.
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Forum Discussions: Focused on accelerating women’s economic growth, expanding market access, and commercializing scientific research, innovation, and emerging technologies.
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B2B Meetings: Linked businesswomen and representatives from companies and institutions in Sharjah and the brotherly Republic of Korea across high-growth sectors like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and smart mobility.
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Field Visits:
Delegates visited Korean enterprises and specialized facilities, including Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid, leading design and textile markets, and Beauty Play to gain insights into the brotherly Republic of Korea’s advancements.
