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 : : Free Zones - An Introduction
     
 

Introduction

 

The ushering in of Free Zones has transformed the economic scenario of the UAE in a short span of nearly 20 years, bringing about tremendous change in the industrial scene of this young nation. The pioneer in the Free Zone Empire in UAE is Jebel Ali Free Zone, which was started in Dubai on 9th February, 1985. This was totally a new concept to the Middle East. When the Dubai Government issued a Decree establishing the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), at that time the announcement received little attention. In the business circle most had never heard of the Free Zone idea. Even those who were aware of the concept, were doubtful whether it would work in the traditional environment of the Gulf. Nearly seventeen years have passed and the Free Zone concept is still thriving in the UAE. During the last decade hardly a year passed without a Free Zone being established in some part of the country. So far, there are 26 Free Zones & some more are in the developmental stage.

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With the number of zones increasing, their impact on the UAE economy has deepened. By now, UAE Free Zones are home to around 20,000 companies. Total investment is estimated to be more than $4000 million. And the value of exports from the Free Zones reached to 16.5 billion in 1998. One bank report has rightly said that 'these industrial areas could hold the key to a genuine economic transformation of the region.'

The Jebel Ali Free Zone best exemplifies the potential of these free zones. It is estimated that this single Free Zone has accounted for 36% of Dubai's exports & re-exports. This being the first Free Zone in the country has created the benchmark for regulations & incentives. Its rapid growth has also provided a powerful economic inspiration to the other Emirates, which have set up their own Zones to attract investment.

The general incentives offered by the UAE Free Zones are more or less the same. All grant up to 100% foreign ownership, complete exemption of taxes from customs & commercial levies, full repatriation of capital & profits, & extended leases. They also have a minimum of red tape & quick approval procedures. Thus, keeping the engine of industrial diversification rolling by attracting a foreign investment in the private sector is central to the region's overall plan to reduce its economic dependence on oil, while creating employment for its nationals. Moreover, the Free Zones could prove to be the mechanism not only for a new impetus to diversification, but also for changing the very face of industrial activity in this region.

FREE ZONES IN THE UAE

S.No Name Emirate Year of Establishment
1  Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai 1985
2  Dubai Airport Free Zone Dubai 1996
3  Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone Dubai 2000
4  Dubai Internet City Dubai 2000
5  Dubai Media City Dubai 2001
6  Gold and Diamond Park Dubai 2001
7  Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Dubai 2002
8 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 2003
9  Dubai Healthcare City Dubai 2003
10  Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai 2003
11  International Humanitarian City Dubai 2004
12  Dubai Studio City Dubai 2004
13  Dubai Flower Center Dubai 2004
14  Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park Dubai 2004
15  Dubai Outsource Zone Dubai 2005
16  International Media Production Zone Dubai 2005
17  Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Dubai 2005
18  Dubai Techno Park Dubai 2007
19  Dubai Logistics City Dubai 2007
20  Hamriyah Free Zone Sharjah 1995
21  Sharjah Airport Intl Free Zone Sharjah 1995
22  Ajman Free Zone Ajman 1996
23  Ahmed Bin Rashed Free Zone UAQ 1988
24  Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone RAK 2000
25  Rak International Authority RAK 2000
26  Fujairah Free Zone Fujairah 1987

In the field of industrial development during the last decade, there has been a quantum jump in everything that the UAE has been doing & aims at doing in the near future. The most significant of all the success stories of remarkable achievements is the one about the Free Zones.

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