A record-breaking 14,000 people attended the 8th Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), which included 300 international speakers spread across 10 carefully chosen zones and five spectacular stages. Following the festival’s conclusion, the dates for its ninth edition—which will be held from January 31 to February 1, 2026—were announced.
Sharjah’s position as a centre for innovation and business was further reinforced by SEF 2025, which created an atmosphere that supported entrepreneurs. Its vibrant schedule offered small and medium-sized businesses more exposure, funding chances, and networking opportunities, among other beneficial company growth opportunities. A variety of issues were covered by lively debates and interactive panels, giving participants useful knowledge to hone their concepts and expand their businesses.
Furthermore, three historic MOUs were inked between regional organisations and international business titans, reaffirming Sharjah’s dedication to a founder-focused, innovation-driven ecosystem and enhancing its allure for entrepreneurs from the area and beyond.
“Under the visionary leadership and strategic guidance of our Chairperson, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Sheraa has expanded the entrepreneurial opportunities within the region and positioned Sharjah as a global hub for innovation and collaboration,” said Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), in response to the overwhelming success of SEF 2025. SEF 2025 reflected our concept of “Where We Belong” and is a monument to what can be accomplished when a community comes together with passion and purpose.
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