Fujairah Free Zone

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Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ)
Headquarters
Fujairah City
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United Arab Emirates
Area served
 Fujairah
Products Free economic zone
Website www.fujairahfreezone.com

Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) is a special economic zone in Fujairah, which is one of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates. Fujairah Free Zone is located just north of the emirate's capital, Fujairah City. [1] It is run by the Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA). [2]

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Overview

The free zone provides a tax-free environment for companies in Fujairah. [3]

Close by are the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone and the Port of Fujairah on the coast providing access to the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. [1] [4] [5] There are cargo air links via Fujairah International Airport to the south of Fujairah City. The area is also known as Sakamkam and nearby is the historic Sakamkam Fort. [1] Additionally, the area's rich cultural heritage, epitomized by landmarks like Sakamkam Fort, adds a historical dimension to its modern commercial prowess, offering a unique blend of the past and present.

Creative City is another free zone in Fujairah. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Fujairah Map", www.fujairahtourism.ae, UAE: Fujairah Tourism & Antiquities Authority, 2018{{citation}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. ↑ "About FFZA". www.fujairahfreezone.com. Fujairah Free Zone. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  3. ↑ "Company Listing Page". www.fujairahfreetradezone.com. Fujairah Free Zone. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Fujairah Free Zone". fujairah.ae. UAE: Government of Fujairah . Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Fujairah Free Zone (FFZA)". www.uaefreezones.com. UAE Free Zones. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) & Creative City (FCC)". www.sovereigngroup.com. Sovereign. Retrieved 2 August 2018.

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