Sharjah
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Free Zone
About Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
Connecting Businesses And Fueling Growth
Covering an area of approximately 6.1 million square meters, the Sharjah International Airport Free Zone was Established in 1995. It is home to a large business community with over 8000 companies from 165 different countries. It acts as a major trade hub in the region and caters to a global market through its state-of-the-art infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and highly experienced skilled workforce.
Sharjah International Airport Free Zone is the first ISO 9001 certified airport free zone in the world and is partnered with multinational companies like DHL, HINO, Aramex, Mahindra, Pelikan, and Atkins just to name a few, who have all invested heavily in the zone. It also houses a highly specialized Jewelry Park that specializes in the manufacturing of gold products.
In addition to its immense trading, commercial, and industrial potential it is also known for its retail and residential sectors and provides all kinds of amenities and leisure activities, like restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues for those living and working in the zone.
Why Sharjah Airport International Free Zone?
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) is very strategically located and in addition to the airport itself, it also has direct access to the deep-water Port Khalid. It is also only a ten-minute drive from Sharjah City Center itself, which makes it an ideal transportation and logistics hub for large-scale trading, manufacturing, and commercial businesses.
In addition to that it is a free zone with all the tax and ownership benefits and governmental support. It also has excellent infrastructure designed to meet all kinds of business needs and the massive international presence of over 8000 companies makes it an ideal place to set up your business.
Benefits of Setting Up a Business in Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
ISO Certified
Sharjah International Airport Free Zone has ISO 9001 certification of quality management systems, so you know you are in good when you set up business there.
Tailormade Facilities
Whether it is an office space, a manufacturing unit, or a warehouse space, you can get custom-size and tailormade facilities for your business in the SAIF Zone.
100% Expat Recruitmen
The hiring process in the SAIF Zone is very flexible and the authorities allow businesses to hire a 100 % foreign workforce if they require it.
24/7 Emergency Services
Sharjah International Airport Free has a dedicated helpline to deal with all kinds of emergencies and it is reachable 24/7.
Sustainable Environment
It is a prime focus of SAIF Zone to not only be technologically advanced but also be environmentally conscious and that is why it has green infrastructure
Onsite Customs
To reduce delays and streamline the process of goods transportation to and from the zone, SAIF Zone has its own onsite customs facility.
Business Activities in Sharjah Airport International Free Zone
The zone is home to all kinds of business activities from manufacturing and transportation activities to the sale of goods and services. This also makes it a massive logistics and warehousing center and has many businesses and companies like DHL and Aramex dedicated towards it. Being an Airport Free Zone, in addition to logistics it is also a hub for aviation-related MRO operations that includes maintenance and repairing of aircraft.