Sharjah is also one of the largest tech hubs in the Emirates with an increasing number of IT companies located there. Out of 150+ known companies, 25+ are also registered on TechBehemoths and are focused mainly on web design, development, and application management. 

One of the biggest stimulants the city received in the field of IT, is the local IT park - Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park that gathers all professional resources in this field. Its main priority is to increase the added value of local IT companies and web agencies and facilitate the digital transformation of the city as a whole, and of each company individually. 

Yet the city’s profile is far from being digital and focused totally on this sector. The IT sector is used more to develop other important fields and industries in the city and city area - fields that produce and attract more investments than the IT sector itself. On the other hand, the impact of IT companies and web agencies cannot be underestimated since it plays a vital role in digital transformation and the business environment. 

At this moment, there is no data about the average salary an IT professional gets in Sharjah, but based on our estimations it should be higher than $35K/year. The same statement is available for the number of incubators, accelerators, and startup programs in the city. However, there are 11 top accelerators in UAE that are probably funding and growing young businesses including in Sharjah. Among the most notable we can count Plug and Play FinTech Accelerator, FasterCapital, Middle East Venture Capital, and others. 

Based on the analysis of IT companies in Sharjah that are also registered on TechBehemoths, we can say that they definitely have a high potential to become top digital agencies and IT companies in UAE, and also in the region.

Web development is about creating, building, and maintaining websites or web applications using programming languages and web development frameworks. The main reason why web development services are popular is the need for businesses to establish their presence on the web. 

Building a website or a web application involves creating the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), including the layout, colors, fonts, and images. It also consists in optimizing these elements for mobile and desktop, making the interface accessible to users, and facilitate the interaction between the user and the application. On the back-end, it involves scripting, server configuration, and database management. At the same time, it includes testing, maintenance, and ensuring overall functionality.

According to recent studies, over 4.7 billion people worldwide have access to the Internet. So, it’s obvious that having a well-designed and developed website is essential for any business that wants to succeed online.

On top of that, the number of mobile internet users is constantly growing, with approximately 92% of internet users accessing the web through their smartphones which proves the importance of responsive and optimized websites on mobile devices.

In a nutshell, a web developer, which is providing development services is responsible for:

• Establish a company's online presence via a web application
• Improve and optimize the performance of the website or web app
• Update and maintain the well-functioning of the website or web apps

In addition, depending on the terms of a contract between a company and a web developer, the second can assist with: 

• Backup the data of the website
• Operate changes to the UI
• Migrate the website to another domain or platform

Usually, a web developer should have both soft and hard skills. The soft skills are related to communication and reporting, while the hard skills help in the development process.  

If you choose to work with a web development company, make sure to keep in mind the following criteria in the selection process:

• The company should have experience in developing websites or web applications that are similar to yours.
• A solid portfolio that proves examples of their work.
• Communication abilities enough to pass through cultural, linguistic, and time-zone barriers.
• Transparency and proven track record

Carefully evaluating these factors, you can choose a Web Development company that best aligns with your needs. There are more than 18699 companies on the TechBehemoths platform that offer a wide variety of web development services.

 Explore their detailed profiles, and client reviews, and feel free to get in touch with them. We’ve created also a powerful filter that you can use to narrow down the results based on your requirements and shortlist the companies. 

Alternatively, you can submit your project and our team will select and send you the best matching companies in about 1 hour. It’s free and there is no obligation to hire.

We also invite you to read an insightful survey conducted by TechBehemoths in order to identify How IT Companies Use Web Development Technologies - 2022 survey.