Umm Al Quwain Free Zone Explained

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
Native Name Lang:	ar
Type:	Developer and Operator
Area Served:	Global
Industry:	Logistics, Warehousing, Economic Trade Zone, Real Estate, Property
Products:	Business Centres, Office Space, Warehouses, Plots of Land and Retail Space
Homepage:	www.uaqftz.com/
Foundation:	1987
Location City:	Umm Al Quwain
Location Country:	United Arab Emirates

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

History

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is a developed Free Zone in Umm Al Quwain which is known for its desert landscape and unique flora and fauna.^{[3] [4] [5]}

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.^{[6] [7] [1] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone: A key partner for the global investor. gulfnews.com.
2. Web site: Umm Al Quwain Free Zone - UAQ. uaefreezones.com.
3. Web site: Best UAE Free Zones & Business Consultants: Zones of progress. gulfnews.com.
4. Web site: Premium free trade zones and business consultants: UAE's best of the best. gulfnews.com.
5. News: Umm Al Quwain free zone to launch phase 2 of expansion . 31 December 2023 . Arabian Business . 29 December 2016.
6. Web site: Umm Al Quwain Launches Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy. Asharq AL-awsat.
7. Web site: NBQ opens a new office in UAQ Free Zone to enable eBanking services. March 16, 2022.
8. Web site: Umm Al Quwain FTZ's business sustainability policy helps investors reopen and grow. July 8, 2020. Saudigazette.