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.
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)
- Featuring: Sharjah AcquireHub
- Audience: Selected invitees from a niche, curated database of business owners, investors, and advisors
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.
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
- 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
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
- Increased appetite for cross-border deals within the GCC
- The importance of structured advisory in closing complex transactions
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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