Sharjah: The total number of issued and renewed business licenses in Sharjah during the first half of 2025 reached 37,356, marking an 8% growth compared to the same period last year, according to data released from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).
According to Emirates News Agency, the data highlighted significant developments in Sharjah's economic sectors, along with measures and efforts by SEDD across all sectors and activities. This information serves as a comprehensive tool for stakeholders in the emirate's economic sectors, informing them of key achievements. The SEDD's efforts are aimed at achieving balanced and sustainable economic performance while enhancing business continuity across various sectors.
The number of issued licenses during the first half of 2025 reached 4,359, reflecting a 16% increase. Meanwhile, renewed licenses totaled 32,997, showing a 7% rise from the same period last year. Commercial licenses led the types of issued and renewed licenses, totaling 23,945 with a growth rate of 7%. Professional licenses followed with 10,693, increasing by about 7%. Industrial licenses reached 1,924, with a growth rate of 14%, while Eitimad licenses numbered 522, showing a 41% growth. E-commerce licenses totaled 272, with a growth rate of 23%.
Furthermore, SEDD conducted 78,887 inspection campaigns on various economic establishments in Sharjah during the first half of 2025. The department addressed numerous commercial protection complaints, resolving each in coordination with concerned parties. The total number of commercial protection complaints reached 7,685, including 6,677 consumer protection complaints, 652 commercial fraud complaints, and 356 service agent complaints. The satisfaction rate with SEDD's consumer protection services for the first half of this year reached 78%.
Regarding scales calibrated by type, the total number of "commercial and gold" scales reached 1,950, representing a 56% growth compared to the same period last year.
Hamad Ali Abdalla Al Mahmoud, SEDD Chairman, stated that Sharjah's economic sectors are built on solid foundations, diversifying income sources, developing key sectors, supporting future economic activities, and modernizing legal frameworks to support businesses. Collaborating with partners from all sectors aims to position Sharjah as a leading investment destination in the region.
Fahad Ahmed Al Khamiri, SEDD Director, emphasized that the data for the first half of 2025 confirms the strength of Sharjah's economy, the attractiveness of its investment environment, and the confidence of business sectors in its investment opportunities.