Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) has named Sharjah-based real estate developer Alef Group as the exclusive sponsor and partner of its Investors’ Lounge, as the emirate seeks to deepen private-sector participation and connect investors with new business opportunities.
Organised by Invest in Sharjah in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, SIF 2026 will take place on October 14 and 15 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies.” The forum is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants and over 80 speakers, with more than 140 activities planned.
The Investors’ Lounge will provide a dedicated setting for discussions on projects, partnerships, financing and expansion. At the 2025 edition, it hosted more than 211 B2B meetings involving potential investment opportunities worth $924.5 million.
The partnership comes as Sharjah’s real estate market records strong activity. Transactions reached AED65.6 billion ($17.9 billion) in 2025, up 64.3% year on year, according to the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department. The emirate recorded AED29.5 billion ($8 billion) in transactions during the first half of 2026, a 9.3% annual increase.
Sharjah also attracted AED7.74 billion ($2.1 billion) through 142 new foreign direct investment projects in 2025, reflecting efforts to expand investment beyond real estate.
Source: Fast Company Middle East
