Sultan Bin Ahmed Applauds Shams' Remarkable Breakthrough
Muhammad Irfan
Published September 17, 2026 | 02:45 PM
Sharjah, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 17th Sep, 2026) H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, praised the continued growth attained by Sharjah Media City Shams in terms of key performance indicators. This includes:
- An increase in the number of active companies to more than 23,000, owned by individuals from 171 different nationalities.
- An 81.6% rise in license renewals from 2022 to 2025, indicating Shams' ability to offer a top-class business and creative environment within an integrated ecosystem.
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed stated:
"The achievements of Sharjah Media City (Shams) today are a continuation of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Counhcil Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who has always placed people, knowledge, and culture at the core of the Emirate's development."
He further emphasized:
"We consider these indicators to show that Sharjah is able to create an economic and creative environment which attracts ideas, talent, and investments from all over the world, turning them into opportunities and sustainable value."
According to H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed, Shams' strength lies not only in the number of companies it accommodates but also in its capacity to:
- Create an integrated community of creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
- Offer an environment that encourages growth, innovation, and access to new markets.
He added that Sharjah will continue to reinforce its media and creative economy ecosystem, keeping pace with global changes and enhancing the emirate's competitiveness as a leading destination for content creation and creativity.
In the next stage, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed aims to elevate Shams to a higher level of growth and influence through:
- Implementing high-quality projects that strengthen the content creation and media production ecosystem.
- Attracting global companies, talent, and expertise.
- Establishing international partnerships for knowledge transfer and talent development.
Rashid Abdalla Al Obad, Director-General of Sharjah Media City (Shams), attributed these achievements to a thorough process of development and continuous transformation in the city's business model. He outlined that the focus in the upcoming phase will be on:
- Increasing the economic value for each company within the Shams ecosystem.
- Enhancing their ability to achieve growth, sustainability, and expansion.