Free Zones
Nov 18th, 2010 |
By co
Foreign investments in UAE’s 36 free zones reach AED 268bn The total value of foreign direct investment through UAE free zones has touched Dh268 billion ($73 billion). Free zones or export processing zones and specialised economic zones have gained prominence in trade and investment over the last 30 years that help investors bypass a lot
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Tags: fdi, free zone investment, specialized economic zones, wealth generation
Nov 18th, 2010 |
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Abu Dhabi’s new Industrial Free Zone The Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) will help attract foreign direct investment to Abu Dhabi and facilitate the building of new industries that will help diversify the economy of the emirate and the UAE as a whole.The industrial zone, located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, will have an
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Tags: 100 foreign ownership, abu dhabi economic vision 2030, kizat
Jul 27th, 2010 |
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UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah eyes further expansion The UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah with no oil and gas like its neighbouring emirates is planning projects worth $5 billion to 2020 with the help of foreign investors. RAK Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is currently home to around 4,000 companies aims to turn itself into
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Tags: RAK FTZ, ras al khaimah
Jun 14th, 2010 |
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The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) registered 40 new companies in the first quarter of 2010 The current number of DIFC-registered companies stands currently at almost 900, five percent higher than the 2009 total of 859 which in turn was 15 percent higher than the 744 recorded in 2008. Due to international pressure on cost
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Tags: difc, dubai internal financial centre
Jun 12th, 2010 |
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UAE Free Zones Are Moving In The Right Direction To Attract More Businesses. The UAE has witnessed a significant down turn at the beginning of the financial crisis which resulted in less new requests for the implementation of business projects in the UAE from international investors. However, these days the demand has picked up again.
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Tags: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Hamriyah Free Zone
Nov 21st, 2009 |
By co
Global Office conducts guided 3 day tours presenting the key free zones in Dubai and Northern Emirates. Participants learn about the opportunities, risks, costs and challenges of setting up their business in a UAE free zone. Dubai: selected Free Zones Abu Dhabi: Media Free Zone Northern Emirates: Ajman Free Zone or Sharjah Airport Free Zone,
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Nov 21st, 2009 |
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Twofour54 recently launched its production facilities called Intaj. It also announced easy visas for international freelance journalists operating from the emirate. INFO For enquiries on setting up in Abu Dhabi’s new Media Free Zone, pls. contact info@dubai-business-service.com or call +971-50-8462421 indicating business activity and how many visa needed. Related Posts:
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Tags: media
Nov 21st, 2009 |
By co
The actual application and registration process can be quite tedious. Depending on the structure of the company (individual owners or corporate) a number of documents need to be notarized and UAE Consulate attested in the applicant’s home country. Also the reviewing process whether a company will be accepted can take anything from 2 weeks to
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Tags: Registration
Nov 21st, 2009 |
By co
Rents in economic free zones may drop in response to proposed legislation that would relax foreign ownership requirements elsewhere in the country. Free zones across the UAE have proved to be an effective tool in attracting foreign companies, which have been drawn by the promise of tax breaks and 100% ownership of businesses they establish.
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Tags: Ownership