Washington: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has concluded the first of three high-level investment seminars in the US. The aim of the seminars, being held in Washington DC from April 23-25 is to promote Sharjah’s investment potential and raise awareness of the many opportunities offered by the Emirate within the USA’s business community, as well as to explore future collaborations with US businesses.

US-Sharjah bilateral trade stood at $5.46 million in exports, $15.2 million in re-exports and $726.9 million in 2012, and these figures continue to grow.