(@FahadShabbir)SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 23rd Sep, 2025) The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has launched the 2025 edition of the Sharjah Excellence Award, adopting an advanced fourth-generation global institutional assessment model. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the award aims to strengthen the competitiveness of private sector companies in the UAE and GCC. The award has previously engaged 600 companies across 30 sectors such as healthcare, education, industry, agriculture, and professional services. The award features eight categories, including Sharjah Excellence Award, Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award, Sharjah SMEs Award, and Sharjah Entrepreneurs with Disability Award. All private sector entities in the UAE may apply, except for the Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award (open only to GCC-based businesses) and the Entrepreneurs with Disability Award (nominees selected directly by the Board).