Message from His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Deputy Ruler of Sharjah Chairman of Sharjah Media Council
Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Emirate has confidently advanced toward a bright future founded on knowledge, creativity, and innovation. Sharjah’s wise leadership has made it a priority to empower people, support the ambitions of youth and entrepreneurs, and provide a progressive working environment that enables them to make a meaningful impact on the nation’s development.
From this clear direction, Sharjah Media City – Shams was established in 2017 as a key enabler in developing the media sector and creative industries, fostering a thriving business community built on innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Shams has dedicated its full capabilities to empowering startups by offering integrated infrastructure, flexible services, and supportive systems that facilitate their growth and ensure the long-term sustainability of their ventures.
In a short period, Shams has demonstrated its ability to create vast opportunities for talent from around the world, opening new horizons for the economy of the future through innovative initiatives, knowledge-driven programmes, and world-class facilities that empower creatives to develop their skills and contribute to producing content that reflects the cultural and civilisational values of Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates.
Today, we continue this journey with even greater confidence, committed to further elevating Sharjah’s position as a global hub for media and creative production, and as a destination for innovators and future makers. Our ambition extends far beyond current achievements, aiming to build a fully integrated ecosystem that fuels the creative economy and reinforces the role of media as a positive force capable of driving change and sharing success stories with the world.
At Shams, we firmly believe that the future begins with an idea — and that great ideas need those who believe in them and support their transformation into reality. Guided by this belief, our mission remains clear: to empower creatives, champion innovation, and produce world-class media content that competes globally and aligns with the highest creative and modern technological standards.
