May 28, 2025
Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has unveiled Sharjah AcquireHub, the region’s first government-supported digital platform dedicated to streamlining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within Sharjah. Developed in strategic collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors, a global leader in business advisory services, this platform is designed to accelerate economic growth, boost market resilience, and attract high-quality investments through a transparent, secure environment for M&A transactions.
Accessible to investors worldwide, Sharjah AcquireHub targets a broad range of stakeholders including international investors, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and local businesses. It connects capital with promising opportunities in the emirate, enhancing market liquidity and providing flexible options for expansion, exits, or corporate repositioning. The platform offers an end-to-end process featuring seamless online registration, customized advisory support, and post-transaction assistance, all safeguarded by confidentiality measures such as NDAs and rigorous due diligence. This secure ecosystem gives investors, buyers, and financiers the clarity and confidence needed to pursue acquisitions or strategic partnerships, while providing Sharjah’s business owners a trusted venue to list companies for potential acquisition.
Public-Private Partnership Driving Growth
Sharjah AcquireHub is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by H.E. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, and Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, in the presence of H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq). This partnership reflects Sharjah’s commitment to fostering strong public-private collaboration and enhancing the competitiveness and efficiency of its investment ecosystem.
Unlocking Opportunities in a USD 3.5 Trillion Global Market
The platform serves as a strategic gateway for investors seeking high-potential opportunities in Sharjah, especially within the dynamic mid-market sector. It provides advanced tools and clear pathways for engaging with the global M&A market, which reached USD 3.5 trillion in 2024—a 15% increase over the prior year, according to Bain & Company.
Regional M&A activity also continues to grow, with 701 deals valued at USD 92.3 billion recorded across the Middle East in 2024, per the EY MENA M&A Report. Sharjah AcquireHub addresses this momentum by offering a locally grounded yet globally aligned platform that supports secure, regulated transactions.
The platform also creates strategic opportunities for SMEs and entrepreneurs to integrate into a broader growth ecosystem through partnerships, safe exits, and repositioning, thereby strengthening the UAE’s SME sector, which makes up over 94% of businesses. Sharjah itself saw notable business growth in 2024 with 71,320 new and renewed licenses, a 7% increase year-on-year.
Driving Sustainable Economic Impact
At a macroeconomic level, Sharjah AcquireHub supports innovation and economic transformation by enabling more agile restructuring and efficient capital allocation. By directing resources toward high-value projects, it empowers policymakers to focus on strategic sectors, promoting economic diversification and reducing reliance on traditional industries.
This initiative reaffirms Sharjah’s vision of an integrated, competitive investment environment anchored by a knowledge-based, diversified economy and bolstered by key sectors such as industry, technology, and healthcare. Its strategic geographic location further positions Sharjah as a regional hub for impactful M&A activities.
Leadership Insights
H.E. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, stated:
“Our collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors advances Sharjah’s vision as a regional M&A hub, offering new opportunities for investors by combining global expertise with our local development strategy and tech capabilities. This platform reflects evolving business dynamics and reinforces our leadership in shaping the region’s investment future.”
Ahmad Ibrahim, CEO of Transworld GCC, added:
“We are proud to contribute to this partnership, exemplifying meaningful collaboration that builds a sustainable investment ecosystem. We are confident Sharjah AcquireHub will have a lasting impact in enhancing the investment landscape and unlocking growth. Digital transformation and strategic alliances will be key to driving the next phase of economic progress.”
Global Expertise, Local Solutions
Transworld Business Advisors, recognized as a leading global M&A firm, completed over 2,500 transactions in 2024. With a network spanning 250+ offices across 27 countries and more than 1,000 specialized dealmakers, it ranks among Axial’s Top 100 global M&A advisory firms.
As a key partner in Sharjah AcquireHub, Transworld leads the platform’s operational framework and will provide M&A readiness workshops for local businesses. It will also launch an international matchmaking program to connect vetted companies with prospective investors and conduct roadshows in high-potential global markets to promote Sharjah’s strategic acquisition opportunities.
Curated investment opportunities will be regularly featured on the Invest in Sharjah website. The platform enables business owners to express interest in expansion or exit strategies and offers investors a streamlined gateway to enter the UAE market through well-structured, strategic transactions.
