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The UAE has a number of free zones across Dubai, [1] Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm al-Quwain. Free zones may be broadly categorized as seaport free zones, airport free zones, and mainland free zones. Free-trade zone exemptions are: 100% foreign ownership of the enterprise; 100% import and export tax exemptions
Airport name IATA [1] Location Emirate ICAO [2] Coordinates; Zayed International Airport [2]: AUH Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi: OMAA Al Bateen Executive Airport [2]: AZI Abu Dhabi
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]
The current ruler of Umm Al Quwain is Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, who became the ruler on January 2, 2009, and is a member of the UAE Supreme Council. [5] In March 2023, the Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology announced the discovery of the oldest known pearling town in the Persian Gulf, located on Siniyah Island. [6]
Umm Al Quwain was relying heavily on sources of revenue from hotels, parks, and tourism. In 2011, tourism and trade were given the top priority in the Umm Al Quwain's Government Strategy 2011-2013 to support small- and mid-sized business space and the fisheries sector to help make the emirate attractive to foreign investment.
Location Developer/Operator Region Area (Hectares) Agrotex Gensan Economic Zone "Barrio Tambler, General Santos" "Agrotex Commodities, Inc." R-XII: 11 AJMR Agro-Industrial Economic Zone "AJMR Port Complex, Km. 20 Tibungco, Davao City" AJMR Port Services Corporation: R-XI: 8.96 Balo-i Agro-Industrial Economic Zone
Like four of its neighbours, Ajman, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain, its position along trade routes to India made it important enough to be recognised as a salute state. [12] Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Sharjah was an important pearl fishing port.
'The Houses') [1] [2] is an ancient Near Eastern city, today located in Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates. [3] One of the largest archaeological sites in the emirates , [ 4 ] comprising an area of some 5 km 2 (1.9 sq mi), the coastal settlement overlooks Al Beidha Lake.