Sharjah-Mexico Roundtable Explores Investment Opportunities To Mark 50 Years Of Ties

As the UAE and Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Mexican Business Council hosted the "Sharjah-Mexico Business Roundtable" at the House of Wisdom.

The event focused on growth opportunities in SME financing, logistics, real estate, and automotive manufacturing, while also highlighting Sharjah's investment potential for businesses in Mexico and across Latin America and the Caribbean, WAM reported.

A panel discussion titled "Why Sharjah? Opportunities Beyond Borders" was held, where participants explored Sharjah's competitive advantages, sectoral growth prospects, and regulatory reforms, reaffirming a shared commitment to sustainable growth and cross-regional investments.

"Sharjah has played a key role in strengthening the relationship between Mexico and the UAE. This event we are having today signals the great potential to expand commercial ties between Sharjah and Mexico," said Luis Alfonso de Alba, Ambassador of Mexico to the UAE.

Mohamed Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah, recalled his visit to the Central American region and said, "I had the honor of being part of the UAE's official delegation to Mexico in 2018–2019, led by the Ministry of Economy, and our mission aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for economic cooperation."

"Sharjah and Mexico may be miles apart, but our ambitions are aligned. We share a belief in innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of collaboration to create lasting impact," he added.

A key highlight of the event was the panel discussion titled "Why Sharjah? Opportunities Beyond Borders," which featured insights from Sharjah-based leaders and Mexican business figures.

Issa Ataya, CEO of Alef Group, discussed Sharjah's booming real estate market, citing a 31.9% increase in transactions to AED 13.2 billion ($3.6 billion) in Q1 2025. He attributed this growth to regulatory reforms, including allowing full foreign property ownership in specific areas.

Sergio De La Vega, CEO of Supercool, shared his company's focus on innovation in energy and mobility, emphasizing the UAE's role as a leader in global energy, particularly with its large solar farms and energy storage technologies.

Tirso Fidalgo Arias, CEO of Metatron, underscored Sharjah's strategic location as a key logistics hub, noting the significant reduction in shipping time to China when operating from the UAE, compared to Mexico.

Shaw Lash, chef and co-founder of Lila Taqueria, highlighted the potential for collaboration between Mexican gastronomy and UAE agriculture, citing her team's use of locally sourced organic produce.

As the roundtable concluded, participants expressed optimism about future collaboration, with both regions committed to leveraging synergies in key sectors to drive innovation and mutual growth.