Sharjah Chamber Youth Council Strengthens Young Talent’s Role in Future Manufacturing Initiatives

Sharjah: The Youth Council of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI Youth Council) convened a panel discussion focused on empowering young national talent to shape the future of manufacturing. This event, themed “Sharjah Youth Towards Manufacturing… From Creativity to Production,” aimed to explore pathways for transforming innovative ideas into sustainable industrial ventures that align with the UAE’s National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology.

The session took place during the Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026 exhibition at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, where the Sharjah Chamber showcased its involvement. Notable attendees included H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Dr. Mariam Bin Haddah Al Suwaidi, President of Sharjah Youth Council, along with various government officials and young entrepreneurs.

Engaging Young Entrepreneurs

Moderated by Aisha Saleh, Chairperson of the SCCI Youth Council, the panel featured insights from Dr. Khalid Al Ali, a member of the Sharjah Youth Council; Maha Mansour Al Zarouni, representing the Chamber; and jewellery designer Shamma Mohammed Al Falasi. The speakers shared their experiences within the manufacturing sector, highlighting Sharjah’s flexible regulatory environment and competitive incentives that foster a supportive atmosphere for young entrepreneurs to develop high-value industrial projects.

In her opening remarks, Aisha Saleh emphasized the necessity of merging creative thinking with youth-driven production capabilities. She outlined various initiatives spearheaded by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry aimed at enhancing youth participation in the industrial sector. These initiatives are designed to translate innovative potential into measurable industrial output that contributes to economic growth.

Saleh noted that the SCCI’s participation in the MIITE 2026 exhibition and the hosting of the panel discussion provided valuable engagement opportunities for youth with manufacturers, investors, and industry decision-makers across multiple sectors.

Strategic Partnerships and Opportunities

The panel discussion underscored the importance of enabling youth participation in the industrial sector while embedding innovation and entrepreneurship as fundamental principles. It addressed key opportunities and challenges facing national talent in manufacturing and advanced technology industries.

The conversation highlighted the role of capacity-building programs and services offered by the Sharjah Chamber in supporting startup growth. These include digital marketing capabilities, artificial intelligence applications, and operational resilience strategies. The speakers also presented successful case studies that demonstrated how creative capabilities in jewellery design can be transformed into competitive industrial production lines.

Embracing Smart Manufacturing Technologies

The discussion emphasized the necessity of adopting smart manufacturing technologies, automation, and tools associated with the Fourth Industrial Revolution to enhance the competitiveness of startups in both domestic and international markets. Additionally, the significance of public-private partnerships in securing supply chains for startups, improving local product quality, and enhancing global market competitiveness was a focal point, aimed at consolidating the UAE’s position as a global hub for advanced manufacturing.

The speakers reiterated the need to leverage Sharjah’s integrated industrial ecosystem, along with the incentives and training programs provided by the Sharjah Chamber, particularly in the realms of smart manufacturing and innovation. They also stressed the importance of aligning academic competencies with the demands of the industrial labor market, as well as the role of advanced technologies in bolstering the global competitiveness of local products.

For further information, please contact:

• Ali Elgendy
  Misbar Communications
  ali@misbar-me.com
• Ahmad Aldwairi
  Misbar Communications
  ahmad.aldwairi@misbar-me.com

Source: www.zawya.com

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Published on 2026-05-10 15:32:00 • By the Editorial Desk