Sharjah Shopping Promotions continue to boost retail sales, economic growth

The "Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2024-2025" continues to achieve remarkable success in shopping centers and retail stores across the emirate's cities and regions, resulting in significant growth for the retail sector. Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the event has attracted widespread public participation, providing a unique shopping and entertainment experience for Sharjah residents and visitors, and will continue until January 19th.

This major commercial event aims to solidify Sharjah's position as a leading shopping destination in the region, offering an unparalleled shopping experience for residents and tourists, featuring 43 days of exclusive discounts and engaging entertainment. Participating shopping centers and stores are witnessing a large influx of shoppers eager to take advantage of substantial discounts of up to 75% on a variety of goods and products, including top global brands.

The Sharjah Shopping Promotions also offer a variety of entertainment activities that have successfully attracted visitors from Sharjah and beyond, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere among participants. Businesses participating in this season’s promotions have expressed satisfaction with the positive results achieved thus far, which have positively impacted their business activities and contributed to increased sales.

Sharjah's initiatives and efforts continue to support economic growth. In 2023, the emirate's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.5% to approximately $39.5 billion, compared to $37.1 billion in 2022. Last month, the Ruler of Sharjah approved the emirate's largest-ever budget for 2025, with expenditures of $11.43 billion. Further supporting economic growth and the expansion of the non-oil sector, Sharjah International Airport received a total of 17,101,725 passengers in 2024, a 11.4% increase compared to the 15,356,212 passengers in 2023.

Jamal Saeed Buzangal, Director of the Corporate Communications Department at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed the importance of this edition of the Sharjah Shopping Promotions, which was launched on December 8, 2024, as it plays a role in stimulating economic activity in the emirate and creating significant sales growth in participating shopping centers and stores. He noted that shopping discounts and promotional offers attract more shoppers looking to purchase high-quality products at competitive prices. This not only helps boost retail sales across multiple sectors but also attracts more investment into Sharjah’s retail sector by highlighting the promising opportunities it offers.

A highlight of this season's Sharjah Shopping Promotions is its innovative interactive competition, tailored for shoppers who spend a certain amount at participating stores, giving them the opportunity to enter valuable prize draws. There is also a specially designed interactive platform where shoppers can easily register their details and upload photos of their purchase receipts to ensure their eligibility for the draws and increase their chances of winning.