Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast

Legal & Regulatory | November 25, 2025

Sharjah is rapidly emerging as a serious hub for regional investment and strategic acquisitions and the Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast, hosted by Invest in Sharjah, was a clear signal of that momentum.

Held at Bait El Owal, Sharjah on 24 November 2025, this curated morning event brought together selected business leaders, investors, advisors, and government representatives to explore how Sharjah’s ecosystem is evolving for mergers, acquisitions, and business growth.

The centrepieces of the session was the Sharjah AcquireHub initiative, supported by a keynote contribution from Ahmed Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, highlighting regional M&A trends and collaboration opportunities for Sharjah-based businesses.

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Event Overview: A Curated Space for Strategic Conversations

The Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast was designed not as a large public conference, but as an invite-only, high-value gathering.

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Event name: Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast
Date: 24 November 2025
Time: Morning session
Venue: Bait El Owal, Sharjah
Organized by: Invest in Sharjah (part of Shurooq)

This setup ensured that every conversation in the room had potential whether for direct investment, strategic partnerships, or future acquisitions.

Strategic Vision from Invest in Sharjah

The morning opened with welcome remarks from Mr. Mohamed Al Musharrkh, setting the tone for the event.

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His remarks focused on:

Sharjah’s strategic vision for business growth and diversification
How the emirate is positioning itself as a competitive, investor-friendly jurisdiction
The role of Sharjah AcquireHub as a bridge between local businesses and regional/international capital

By framing Sharjah as a proactive ecosystem for investors, Mr. Al Musharrkh highlighted why acquisition-focused platforms like AcquireHub matter for the next stage of the emirate’s economic story.

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Sharjah AcquireHub Presentation: A Platform for Acquisitions and Investments

The main presentation provided a full overview of the Sharjah AcquireHub platform and its objectives.

Key themes covered included:

What Sharjah AcquireHub is:
A structured initiative aimed at connecting Sharjah-based businesses with acquisition and investment opportunities.
Strategic purpose and objectives:
- Support SMEs and established companies looking to grow, merge, or exit
- Attract regional and international investors into Sharjah’s priority sectors
- Provide a central point of access for vetted business opportunities

The presentation underlined AcquireHub as more than just a listings tool; it's a strategic layer in Sharjah’s long-term economic development.

Transworld GCC’s Contribution: M&A Expertise for Sharjah’s Businesses

A key feature of the event was the participation of Transworld GCC, represented by its CEO, Ahmed Ibrahim, as a contributing speaker.

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During his keynote contribution, Ahmed Ibrahim highlighted:

Transworld GCC’s role as a GCC-wide M&A advisory firm, working with business owners on exits, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
The alignment between Transworld GCC and Sharjah AcquireHub, particularly in helping Sharjah-based businesses become “transaction ready” through valuation, financial preparation, and market positioning.
Regional market trends in acquisitions and investments, including:
- Growing interest in UAE-based SMEs from regional investors

He also spoke about:

Transworld’s expertise and capabilities across multiple sectors
How advisory and brokerage support can help Sharjah businesses unlock value, whether through partial exits, full sales, or strategic acquisitions
The future collaboration potential between Transworld GCC and Sharjah AcquireHub to channel quality deals through a structured pipeline

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Networking & Breakfast: Conversations That Lead to Deals

After the formal segments, the event transitioned into a networking and breakfast session.

This segment was intentionally designed to:

Connect business owners, investors, and Sharjah government representatives
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Featuring: Sharjah AcquireHub

Audience: Selected invitees from a niche, curated database of business owners, investors, and advisors
 

How the platform supports acquisitions and investments:
 Curated profiles of businesses seeking investment, buyers, or partners
Structured process for exploring potential deals
Collaboration with experienced advisory firms such as Transworld GCC

 

Key opportunities for businesses and investors:
 Sharjah-based owners looking to scale, partner, or exit
Investors seeking mature, cash-generating businesses in a stable jurisdiction
Regional players exploring GCC-wide expansion via Sharjah

 

Increased appetite for cross-border deals within the GCC

The importance of structured advisory in closing complex transactions

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one-to-one conversations

around specific acquisition and investment opportunities

Foster relationship building and business development discussions that can continue after the event

For Transworld GCC, this was a valuable opportunity to:

Engage directly with owners considering a sale, capital raise, or expansion
Discuss GCC-wide M&A options with strategic investors
Explore new mandates and long-term collaboration under the Sharjah AcquireHub umbrella

Key Stakeholders Behind the Event

The success of the Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast was the result of coordinated efforts between multiple stakeholders.

Key players included:

Arin Bazdekian – Event coordinator and primary email sender
Mohamed Al Musharrkh – Main welcome speaker and strategic voice for Sharjah’s growth vision
Invest in Sharjah & Shurooq teams – Event hosts and ecosystem enablers
Ahmed Ibrahim – CEO of Transworld GCC and contributing keynote speaker
Transworld GCC marketing and business development teams – Supporting pre-event preparation and post-event follow-up

Invitations were sent to a carefully selected, niche database, and confirmations were managed ahead of time to ensure a focused audience. Organizers also requested clarity on speakers and content, and expressed openness to sharing more materials when needed.

Transworld GCC’s Role: A Long-Term Partner for Sharjah’s M&A Ecosystem

In summary, Transworld GCC was officially involved in the event not only as a guest, but as a strategic contributor.

Through Ahmed Ibrahim’s speech and active participation in networking:

Transworld presented its expertise in M&A, valuation, and deal structuring
Reinforced its role as a GCC-wide advisory partner for business owners and investors
Opened the door to collaboration with Sharjah AcquireHub on future transactions

For Sharjah-based businesses and investors, this creates a powerful combination:

Sharjah AcquireHub as the local investment and opportunity platform
Transworld GCC as the execution partner for valuations, deal advisory, and cross-border acquisitions

FAQs: Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast & What It Means for Businesses

1. What is the Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast?

The Sharjah AcquireHub Business Breakfast is an invite-only event hosted by Invest in Sharjah, featuring Sharjah AcquireHub, and designed to bring together selected business owners, investors, and advisors to discuss acquisition and investment opportunities in Sharjah.

2. Who attended the event?

The audience was drawn from a niche, high-value database and included:

Business owners based in Sharjah and the wider UAE
Regional investors and strategic acquirers
Advisors and ecosystem partners
Representatives from Invest in Sharjah and Shurooq

3. What is Sharjah AcquireHub?

Sharjah AcquireHub is an initiative designed to:

Connect Sharjah businesses with investors and buyers
Support acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships
Provide a structured platform for deals aligned with Sharjah’s economic strategy

4. What was Transworld GCC’s role in the event?

Transworld GCC was an official participant. CEO Ahmed Ibrahim:

Delivered a keynote contribution on regional M&A trends and opportunities
Shared Transworld’s expertise as a GCC-wide M&A advisory firm
Actively participated in networking to explore future collaboration and deal flow opportunities in Sharjah

5. How can business owners in Sharjah benefit from this initiative?

Sharjah-based business owners can benefit by:

Accessing potential investors and buyers via Sharjah AcquireHub
Leveraging advisory support from firms like Transworld GCC for valuation, deal preparation, and negotiations

Positioning their businesses for strategic exits, investments, or expansion within the GCC