Sharjah – Cementing its position as a world-class hub for media and creativity for start-ups and SMEs, Sharjah Media City (Shams) participated at the recent UAE-Malaysia Business and Investment Forum and UAE-Singapore Business Forum, both events led by H.E. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and facilitated by the UAE Ministry of Economy.

The delegation from Shams led by H.E Dr. Khalid Al Midfa, Chairman of Shams, included Mr. Fagr Kasim Ali, Media Sector Development Director of Shams and Mr. Stuart Mansbridge, Executive Manager – Customer Service of Shams, accompanied the Minister and other UAE federal and local government and private entities, to collaborate with Malaysian and Singaporean companies from the creative media industries looking to establish a presence in the Middle East.

Commenting on the recent trip, H.E Dr. Khalid Al Midfa, Chairman of Shams said, “In keeping with our mission to be an accessible hub to all aspiring entrepreneurs, we were delighted to be represented at this UAE led initiative. We are committed to harnessing and facilitating sustainable business opportunities and relationships with key economic drivers both locally and globally. We will continuously offer innovative solutions and services to positively support our growing ties with Singapore and Malaysia.”

The visit included meetings with various leaders and innovators from government and business sectors such as Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), Innovation Associates Consulting (IA Group), Maker Lab, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), CYBERVIEW, the digital hub of Malaysia, National Research Foundation of Singapore, RSP Architects Planners & Engineers, and Malaysian Economy and Investment officials to discuss potential investment opportunities.

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About Shams 

Sharjah Media City is based in the emirate of Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE. Shams was launched in January 2017, with a vision to be a world-class hub for media and creativity in the region. The Shams community fosters a vibrant ecosystem for innovation to live, learn and co-create.

As a world-class free zone hub for innovation, Shams sets the benchmark for service and support to those wishing to set up and launch their business with specialized facilities for the creative and media industries.

Our mission is to make creative entrepreneurship accessible to all aspiring start-ups, SMEs and established companies striving to grow their business both locally and globally. Shams is a dynamic initiative that makes a strong connection with the talented individuals it attracts. As a creative forward-thinking community, we will inspire and shape our world and celebrate our many successes; both individually and as a group.

Shams will offer smart innovative services, coupled with a holistic community-centered approach. We place great value on localized content and actively encourage entrepreneurial talent from within this thriving community.

We are Shams – a Free Zone community built from withi

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