Fujairah has built an impressive reputation as a centre for business and trade.

The government of Fujairah, in its constant development of infrastructure, has reduced the red tape that hinders economic growth, be it in relation to the international airport, the Port of Fujairah or the Fujairah Free Zone.

All of these projects come under the aegis of the Department of Industry and Economy. Each project department is run by a professional management team.

The Fujairah Free Zone has experienced tremendous growth with more than 250 companies contributing to the economy of the emirate. The main sectors of business are textiles, gold, castings, IT, heating and cooling units, recycling, plastics and perfumes, as well as the trading and service sectors.  

Free Zone Authority

Since its establishment, Fujairah Free Zone Authority has made a remarkable contribution in setting up the commercial activity along the east coast of the United Arab Emirates .

Lush greenery and mountains typify the emirate as a leisure destination, but today Fujairah is much more than that. In fact, sound business sense, thorough planning and a commitment to efficiency have been instrumental in changing the face of this growing emirate.

Established over 10 years ago, Fujairah Free Zone has over 250 successful companies to its credit, involving the investment of over $350m and employing over 3,675 people in various industry sectors, including assembly, communications and networking, consulting, contracting, distribution, engineering, investment, manufacturing and trading.

The growing emirate

Fujairah the emirate on the east coast of United Arab Emirates benefits from several advantages. Thanks to its strategic location outside the Straits of Hormuz and into the open seas of the Indian Ocean, Fujairah has gained international importance as a trade link between the Indian subcontinent, the Far East, the Middle East and Europe .

Under the leadership and direction of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, Fujairah is gaining international prestige.

Economic projects: The Fujairah Department of Industry and Economy is the body that supervises and supports all the economic projects in the emirate and plays a crucial role in attracting investors to the region. Under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Saleh Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, chairman of the Department of Industry and Economy, substantial investments were made in the development of economic, industrial, agricultural and tourism projects which have resulted in the phenomenal growth of the emirate.

With the new desalination plant, which produces more than 180 million gallons of water per day, and electricity generation station, generating 620 megawatts of electricity, Fujairah Free Zone has an infrastructure ready to accommodate any type of business.

Boasting an open skies policy, highly competitive handling rates, low fuel prices, efficient customs and immigration procedures and customised services, Fujairah International Airport has added an extra dimension to the already impressive aviation portfolio of the UAE.

The multi-purpose Port of Fujairah , another vital government undertaking, works alongside the airport and free zone and is capable of handling a variety of cargo and meeting the needs of different operations. The Port of Fujairah is keen to promote itself as a prospective transshipment hub capitalising on it's location, with potential overland and sea and air links to neighbouring countries.

Today, Fujairah boasts the largest storage tank terminal in the Middle East with a storage capacity of 1 million tons. With its strategic location and the availability of a modern port supported with free zone facilities, Fujairah has always been one of the top three locations in the bunkering business.