Sharjah: Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, recently held a coordination meeting with the Emirates Researchers Center to explore opportunities for institutional cooperation in scientific research and applied studies and to discuss prospects for future partnerships that support the emirate’s vision of developing a knowledge-based economy and applying its practical outcomes to sustainable economic development.

The meeting was chaired by Omar Al Mulla, Chief Officer – Investment at Sharjah Asset Management, in the presence of Khalid Al Kindi, Managing Director – Sharjah Taxi, alongside the delegation from the Emirates Researchers Center, including Dr. Firas Habbal, Chairman of the Center and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Fawaz Habbal, Secretary General, Dr. Youssef Al Ali, Member of the Board of Trustees, Khalid Al Ali, Member of the Board of Trustees, Ali Makki, Member of the Board of Trustees, Hussain Al Dhanaki, Executive Office Officer, and Ali Suleiman, Sales Director, with several employees and experts from Sharjah Asset Management’s investment and research sectors also attending.

During the meeting, both parties discussed ways to activate applied research partnerships in sustainable economy and investment, as well as to strengthen knowledge transfer between academic and economic institutions. The discussions focused on initiatives that support investment decision-making, enhance the business environment, and anticipate future opportunities, all in alignment with Sharjah’s vision to build an integrated development model based on science and innovation.

Omar Al Mulla emphasised that research partnerships are a central pillar in developing the emirate’s investment ecosystem. He noted that collaboration with the Emirates Researchers Center forms part of Sharjah Asset Management’s strategy to build partnerships founded on research and innovation, which enhance investment decision-making and improve the efficiency of development projects while bridging scientific research and the economic sector. This approach transforms knowledge into practical solutions and sustainable investment projects. He further stated that innovation driven by scientific research is essential for achieving competitive excellence and for reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a leading regional hub for sustainable investment.

For his part, Dr. Fawaz Habbal highlighted the importance of scientific research as a key tool to support decision-makers in the economic sector and to advance the UAE’s knowledge-based economy, noting that it provides scientific and practical solutions that underpin investment and sustainable development in Sharjah. Dr. Youssef Al Ali stressed that investing in scientific research and modern technologies is a major driver of growth and called for the expansion of applied partnerships between academic and investment institutions to promote innovation and knowledge-based decision-making.

The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing to continue coordination to implement pioneering initiatives in the coming phase within the framework of joint cooperation aimed at strengthening the integration of knowledge and investment and fostering innovation and informed decision-making across the emirate.

About Sharjah Asset Management:

Sharjah Asset Management is the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah. It seeks to promote economic and social development, support and accelerate the emirate’s sustainable economy in partnership with both public and private sectors, encourage investment, and enhance social responsibility through optimal resource utilisation, meeting the needs of Sharjah’s community and ensuring their sustainable well-being.

About the Emirates Researchers Center for Research and Studies:

Established in 2019, the Emirates Researchers Center is the UAE and region’s first scientific enabler for research. It is the first specialised entity in the country focused on indexing, publishing, and promoting research, summaries, and scientific studies across various fields. The centre operates under the wise guidance of the leadership and contributes to the UAE Centennial 2071 vision, which focuses on building a diversified, sustainable knowledge-based economy led by distinguished Emirati talents.