Umm Al Quwain Free Zone

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is a free economic zone located in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates.[1] Created under a Ruler's Decree, Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone commenced operations in 1987. It functions under the administration of Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla[2][3][1]

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
TypeDeveloper and Operator
IndustryLogistics, Warehousing, Economic Trade Zone, Real Estate, Property
Founded1986
Headquarters
Umm Al Quwain
,
United Arab Emirates
Area served
Global
Key people
ProductsBusiness Centres, Office Space, Warehouses, Plots of Land and Retail Space
Websitewww.uaqftz.com/

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History

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) is located in Umm Al Quwain, one of the 7 emirates in the UAE. It is located 45 km from Dubai. It is the first and among the biggest free trade zones in UAE. It has a total of 8,000+ registered companies and 20 million sq ft of land for business operations with investors across 150 nationalities.[4] It is a developed Free Zone in Umm Al Quwain which is known for its desert landscape and unique flora and fauna.[5][6][7]

UAQ FTZ is situated close to the UAE’s primary sea ports and in close proximity to Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport. It has direct access to UAQ port.[8][9][1][10]

References
  1. "Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone: A key partner for the global investor". gulfnews.com.
  2. "Umm Al Quwain Free Zone - UAQ". uaefreezones.com.
  3. "UAQ Free Trade Zone signs MoU with National Bank of Umm Al Quwain". Khaleej Times.
  4. "UAQ Free Trade Zone signs MoU with National Bank of Umm al Quwain".
  5. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/gcc/umm-al-quwain-free-zone-launch-phase-2-of-expansion-656962
  6. "Best UAE Free Zones & Business Consultants: Zones of progress". gulfnews.com.
  7. "Premium free trade zones and business consultants: UAE's best of the best". gulfnews.com.
  8. "Umm Al Quwain Launches Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy". Asharq AL-awsat.
  9. "NBQ opens a new office in UAQ Free Zone to enable eBanking services". March 16, 2022.
  10. "Umm Al Quwain FTZ's business sustainability policy helps investors reopen and grow". Saudigazette. July 8, 2020.

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