Sharjah: The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has launched ‘Sharjah AcquireHub’, the region’s first government-backed digital platform designed to streamline mergers and acquisitions (M and A) within Sharjah. Developed in a strategic partnership with Transworld Business Advisors, the platform aims to accelerate economic growth and enhance market resilience by providing a transparent and secure environment for M and A transactions.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sharjah AcquireHub serves a range of stakeholders, including international investors, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and local businesses. It connects capital with high-potential opportunities in the emirate, enhancing market liquidity and offering flexible solutions for growth, strategic exits, or corporate restructuring. The platform’s end-to-end process includes online registration, tailored advisory support, and post-transaction assistance, all reinforced by confidentiality measures such as NDAs and due diligence.
This structured ecosystem empowers investors, buyers, and financiers with the clarity and protections needed to confidently pursue acquisitions or strategic partnerships. It also provides a trusted platform for business owners in Sharjah seeking to exit, allowing them to list their companies for potential acquisition.
The platform is the result of an MoU signed between Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, and Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, formalised in the presence of Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). The partnership underscores Sharjah’s commitment to fostering robust public-private collaboration.
Sharjah AcquireHub is a strategic gateway for investors seeking access to high-potential opportunities in the emirate, particularly within the dynamic mid-market segment. It offers advanced tools and clear pathways to engage with the global M and A landscape, which reached a value of US$ 3.5 trillion in 2024, marking a 15% increase over the previous year, according to Bain and Company.
The platform addresses the growing momentum in M and A and exit activity at the regional level. The EY MENA M and A Report recorded 701 deals totalling US$ 92.3 billion across regional markets in 2024, highlighting the importance of a locally-rooted yet globally-aligned platform.
It represents a strategic opportunity for SMEs and entrepreneurs to integrate into a wider growth environment, contributing to the stability of the SME sector, which constitutes over 94% of businesses in the UAE. Sharjah has seen notable growth in business establishment and sustainability, with 71,320 new and renewed licences issued in 2024, reflecting a 7% increase.
At a macroeconomic level, Sharjah AcquireHub enables innovation and economic transformation by channelling resources towards high-value projects and enterprises. By empowering policymakers to prioritise strategic sectors, the platform advances economic diversification and reduces dependence on traditional industries.
The launch reaffirms Sharjah’s commitment to fostering an integrated investment environment supported by a long-term economic vision. Anchored by a knowledge-based, diversified economy, Sharjah is uniquely placed to serve as a regional hub for high-impact M and A activity.
Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, stated that the collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors creates new pathways for investors, leveraging global expertise alongside Sharjah’s development vision. Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, expressed confidence in the platform’s long-term impact on enhancing the investment landscape.
Transworld Business Advisors, recognised as a leading force in the global M and A landscape, is spearheading the development of the platform’s operational framework. It will also deliver M and A readiness workshops and launch an international matchmaking programme to connect vetted companies with prospective investors.
Curated investment opportunities across Sharjah will be featured on the Invest in Sharjah website and updated regularly. The platform enables company owners to register their interest in pursuing expansion or exit strategies and provides a gateway for investors seeking to enter the UAE market through strategic transactions.
