Sharjah is looking to increase its awareness in Washington DC and New York City next week seeking closer cultural and economic ties. A delegation is visiting these cities to forge stronger bi-lateral economic cooperation, investment and tourism. The delegation will visit the US from 30 September – 4 October. Organized by Sharjah’s Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the delegation will be highlighting Sharjah as a business, tourism, and cultural destination. The USA Regional Trade Centre (USARTC) was opened in Sharjah in 2012 as part of the efforts to boost bilateral cooperation between Sharjah and the USA. The USARTC will help enhance Sharjah’s position as a regional hub for US investment in the Middle East, attract U.S. companies to the region’s markets, and further boost the leading position of Sharjah as a destination of choice for business and investment. Source: Travel Daily