The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry was formed following an Amiri Decree issued in 1970 by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah. It aim has been to take part in organizing economic life and support trade, industrial and professional sectors at all levels in cooperation with other local departments in the interest of the country.

The Chamber has been keen to include nationals and expatriates as well as companies and establishments involved in these activities. It has felt the need to catch up with the economic developments of the UAE.

It was natural that change in the Chamber’s services and activities had to take place with the progress made by the country. The new Chamber law no 1 of 2003 was issued to include rules and regulations as well as legal frameworks aimed at achieving the Chamber’s objectives.

The service of the Chamber had been expanded to include all the cities of the emirate. The Chamber now has three branch offices besides the main office. The branch offices are located in Khorfakkan, Kalba and Al Dhaid. There are also two offices, one at the model Industrial Area and the second at the premises of the Department of Economic Development in Sharjah city.

The Chamber seeks to cooperate with government agencies and other chambers of commerce and industry in the country, which are part of the UAE Chamber. It works closely with them to facilitate contacts and cooperation with other associations at Arab and international levels with the aim of achieving the goals of the members and of seeking higher standards of functioning.

As the Chamber enters its fourth decade of operations, it feels proud of the achievements that have been made realized so far. The Chamber has taken part in the organization of commercial, industrial and professional affairs and presented suggestions on economic projects and legislation having to do with all aspects of the economy, besides being a main player in the gathering of data and statistics and the study of ways to further boost economic activities.

The role of the Chamber has also been extended to protect the interests of its members and introduce them to economic players inside and outside the UAE as well as facilitating their transactions.

The transactions include attestation of certificates of origin and source, bills, guarantees, financial capabilities and authentication of signatures. The Chamber has also sought to resolve disputes by amicable means in addition to actively taking part in setting trade standards, appointing experts and representatives to study commercial and industrial issues and participating in conferences and exhibitions in many parts around the world. The Chamber also receives economic delegations and sends teams to other countries to boost cooperation, besides opening trade centers and holding trade shows in foreign markets.

The Chamber cooperates with all agencies and trade chambers in the UAE and abroad with the aim of serving its members and developing economic relations.