Sharjah Chamber's Tijarah 101 Records 100% Occupancy In Khorfakkan

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Small and Medium Enterprises Center “Tijarah 101,” affiliated with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), reported significant achievements during the first quarter of 2026.

The center reached full occupancy at its Khorfakkan headquarters and successfully attracted a diverse portfolio of innovative entrepreneurial ventures led by Emirati men and women.

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This progress further strengthens the center’s role in advancing economic empowerment initiatives for youth and women across the Emirate of Sharjah.

Tijarah 101’s achievements reflect the Sharjah Chamber’s commitment to strengthening an integrated institutional ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship. This includes providing advanced infrastructure and comprehensive training programs designed to effectively integrate young talents into the private sector.

These developments coincide with SCCI recording a 14% growth in memberships last year, offering Tijarah 101 members access to an extensive business network that supports their expansion and growth across both local and international markets.

Tijarah 101 has successfully attracted a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial projects spanning high-potential sectors, including information technology, digital economy, food and hospitality, logistics services, and light industries. This sectoral diversity highlights the center’s position as a flexible and inclusive economic incubator that supports a wide range of projects, contributing to the diversification and sustainable growth of Sharjah’s local economy.

Mohamed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of SCCI, stated that the outstanding performance of Tijarah 101 reflects the success of the strategic vision behind its establishment in 2019.

He added that this vision is based on providing an integrated incubating environment that enables Emirati youth to turn their ambitions into sustainable economic ventures.

Al Awadi noted that the Sharjah Chamber is committed to mobilizing all its capabilities and specialized centers to support entrepreneurs, helping them achieve their professional goals and contribute to the broader national development agenda.

Meanwhile, Mona Omran Ali, Director of the Small and Medium Enterprises Center (Tijarah 101), announced plans to establish a new branch in Sharjah’s Eastern Region, building on the success of the Khorfakkan branch, which was inaugurated in April 2024 and achieved full occupancy in a short period.

She said that the planned expansion reflects the center’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs across all cities and regions of Sharjah, highlighting the increasing demand for membership at the center’s main branch in Sharjah.

She added that the growing number of members demonstrates the success of the Sharjah Chamber’s initiatives and the strong confidence young entrepreneurs have in the center’s training programs and integrated services.

As part of its capacity-building efforts, Tijarah 101 offers a range of specialized training programs aimed at helping young entrepreneurs professionally manage and scale their ventures. The center operates on the principle that knowledge is the most valuable asset and the true capital of the modern economy.

The training portfolio includes programs in exhibition management, reflecting Sharjah’s position as a regional and global hub for exhibitions and conferences. It also covers tax auditing and collection to address evolving tax regulations, alongside e-commerce programs that support digital transformation.

Additional training areas include translation, design, graphic production, and hospitality services. These programs equip entrepreneurs with practical knowledge needed to compete effectively in the market, ensure regulatory compliance for emerging ventures, and facilitate expansion into broader markets through efficient operational planning.

Tijarah 101 actively involves its members in major promotional events to connect small and medium enterprises with both local and international markets. This approach leverages the Sharjah Chamber’s institutional ecosystem and the exhibitions hosted at Expo Centre Sharjah.

Members of Tijarah 101 also participate in key events such as the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival and the Graduates Festival, among other initiatives that give entrepreneurs access to high-visibility exhibition spaces. These platforms allow members to showcase their ventures to a wider audience, thereby enhancing brand exposure and credibility—benefits that are often hard to achieve through standalone marketing efforts.

The center conducts ongoing advisory seminars to strengthen investment and business awareness among entrepreneurs, while showcasing the range of facilities and services available within its support ecosystem.

Tijarah 101 also provides a conducive incubation environment designed to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable and sustainable businesses. The center offers fully equipped commercial offices and meeting rooms fitted with advanced technologies, along with specialized workshops for members. These initiatives enhance the institutional maturity of startups and prepare them for funding opportunities and long-term growth.