Sharjah’s Shurooq signs agreement with Marriott for two new hospitality projects

  • Date: 26-Jan-2022
  • Source: Saudi Gulf Projects
  • Sector:Real Estate
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Sharjah’s Shurooq signs agreement with Marriott for two new hospitality projects

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Marriott International for two new hospitality projects set in Sharjah’s scenic East Coast. The agreement, signed by Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection & Hotels Management, marks the debut of Marriott’s Autograph Collection in Sharjah.

Two of Shurooq’s new hospitality projects in Kalba and Khorfakkan under Sharjah Collection & Hotels Management will operate under the Autograph Collection brand.

The announcement was made Wednesday during an official signing ceremony held at the House of Wisdom, Sharjah. Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of Shurooq, and Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer, Middle East for Marriott International signed the agreement in the presence of senior officials from Shurooq and Marriott International.

Talking about the new partnership, Al Sarkal said, “The new franchise agreement ties in with Shurooq’s vision to foster strategic global partnerships with reputed bespoke brands to add value to the world-class personalised service and care offered throughout Shurooq’s destinations. Joining the exclusive fold of Marriott’s Autograph Collection brings us closer to our long-term goal of empowering Sharjah’s diversified economy and cementing its position as a magnet for global brands.”

Al Sarkal added, “The proposed hospitality projects in Kalba and Khorfakkan, strategically