At the Make it in the Emirates 2026 event in Abu Dhabi from May 4 to 7, the Sharjah FDI Office announced that industrial investment in Sharjah surpassed Dh3.51 billion across 99 projects over the past five years, including Dh1.6 billion from 31 projects in 2025. Sharjah, hosting approximately 40% of the UAE's industrial establishments with over 2,800 factories, showcased its competitive sector through a pavilion featuring entities like Sheraa and SPARK, highlighting an integrated ecosystem. The emirate exports to over 120 countries; in 2025, industrial licenses issued rose 17% to 532, total licenses increased 8% to 3,886, and industrial real estate transactions jumped 88.7% to Dh9.24 billion. This participation underscores Sharjah's role in supporting the UAE's industrial strategy and its position as a stable, scalable investment environment.