The “Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2024-2025” continues to achieve remarkable success in various shopping malls and retail stores across the emirate’s different cities and regions, creating a significant boost in the retail sector.
Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the commercial extravaganza has garnered strong public engagement, offering Sharjah residents and visitors alike a unique shopping and entertainment experience that extends until January 19.
Designed to solidify Sharjah’s position as a leading shopping destination in the region, this major commercial event offers the emirate’s residents and visitors an unmatched shopping experience, featuring 43 days of exclusive discounts and engaging entertainment activities.
Promotions boost business activity, sales
The participating shopping centers and stores are experiencing a heavy influx of shoppers who are eager to take advantage of major discounts of up to 75 percent on a wide range of goods and products, including top global brands.
The Sharjah Shopping Promotions also offers a variety of entertainment activities that have successfully drawn visitors from within Sharjah and beyond, creating a festive atmosphere and joyful ambiance among attendees.
Traders involved in this season’s promotions expressed their contentment and satisfaction with the positive outcomes achieved so far, which have reflected favorably on their business activities and contributed to an increase in sales.
Sharjah’s initiatives and efforts continue to support economic growth. The emirate’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 saw a 6.5 percent surge, reaching approximately $39.5 billion, compared to $37.1 billion in 2022. Last month, Sharjah’s ruler 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 welcomed a total of 17,101,725 passengers in 2024, marking an impressive 11.4 percent increase compared to 15,356,212 passengers in 2023.
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Attracting additional investments to Sharjah’s retail sector
Jamal Saeed Bouzanjal, director of the corporate communication department at SCCI, confirmed that the current edition of the Sharjah Shopping Promotions, launched on December 8, 2024, is of great importance due to its role in stimulating economic activity in the emirate and creating a significant growth in sales at the participating shopping centers and outlets.
He noted that the shopping discounts and promotional offers attract more shoppers seeking high-quality products at competitive prices. This not only helps boost retail sales across multiple sectors but also attracts more investments to Sharjah’s retail sector by highlighting the promising opportunities it offers.
This season of Sharjah Shopping Promotions stands out for its innovative interactive competition tailored for shoppers spending a predetermined amount at participating outlets, granting them access to valuable prize raffles. There is a specially designed interactive platform where shoppers can easily register their details and upload photos of their purchase receipts to secure their raffle entry and enhance their chances of winning.
