The government’s endeavours and steadfast pursuit of continued success in trade, industry and other related activities are evidently reflected and portrayed by the determination to bring about comprehensive development and by the magnitude of achievements attained. The dynamic progress has already transformed the UAE into an enviable haven, a business hub and a new paradigm of modernity.


Keeping pace with the country’s prolific growth, the UAE Free Zones Directory is indeed impressive as it competently helps investors, reticulates business network and postulates a vehicle for conceptualizing the role and mission of free zones in the UAE. It positively exemplifies the uniqueness of opportunities and business potentials for prospective investors.


UAE free zone authorities maintain and adopt policies which cope with the needs of investors and draw new investments by offering attractive environments with competitive packages to strengthen intrinsic capabilities and accentuate the competencies of UAE economy.


International monitoring bodies have been one, not only in lauding the UAE’s phenomenal economic boom, but in predicting continued upward economic trends. The UAE economy has been consistently registering into its GDP substantial contributions from non-oil sectors, a testimony to the effectiveness of the government’s diversification program.


We are glad to be reaping the rewards of these collective efforts that underpin UAE’s economic development. Our success story of progress, stability, and growth portrays a new brand of modernity to the region and the world, with a free market environment, state-of-the-art infrastructure, social harmony, political stability and tax-free policies; all contributing towards attracting more respect and economic prominence.


Every emirate is on the bandwagon of robust economic advancements, offering a spectrum of lucrative investment opportunities. With the government’s strategic open policy and economic programs, the private sector’s valuable contribution and the global business community’s confidence, prospects are clear for a generous leap in growth in 2008 and the years to come.


We appreciate the efforts exerted by Global Resources and the UAE Free Zones Directory, which mirror the UAE’s surge towards greater prosperity and advancement.


Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qassimi,
Minister of Foreign Trade,
UAE