Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) is a

special economic zone A special economic zone (SEZ) is an area in which the business and trade laws are different from the rest of the country. SEZs are located within a country's national borders, and their aims include increasing trade balance, employment, increas ...

Fujairah Fujairah City () is the capital of the emirate of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. It is the List of cities in the United Arab Emirates, seventh-largest city in UAE, located on the Gulf of Oman (part of the Indian Ocean). It is the only Em ...

, which is one of the seven emirates that comprise the

United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a Federal monarchy, federal elective monarchy made up of Emirates of the United Arab E ...

. Fujairah Free Zone is located just north of the emirate's capital, Fujairah City. It is run by the Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA).

Overview

The free zone provides a tax-free environment for companies in Fujairah. Close by are the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone and the

Port of Fujairah Port of Fujairah (), also called Fujairah Port, is a deep port located in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates (UAE), or simply the Emirates, is a country in West Asia, in the Middle East, at the eastern end of the Arab ...

on the coast providing access to the

Gulf of Oman The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman ( ''khalīj ʿumān''; ''daryâ-ye omân''), also known as Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran ( ''khalīj makrān''; ''daryâ-ye makrān''), is a gulf in the Indian Ocean that connects the Arabian Sea with th ...

and the

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. 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. 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 Creative City (aka Fujairah Creative City – FCC) is a media free zone government-owned company in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. Overview FCC was launched by Fujairah Media as an alternative to Dubai Media City, aims to attract regional ...

is another free zone in Fujairah.

References

Creative City-Fujairah

External links

Fujairah Free Zone website
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