, established in 1988, was granted autonomous
status under the Amiri decree no.3 of 1996 issued by H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin
Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman. Ajman Free Zone Authority has been named as
the sole regulatory agency for Free Zone in the Emirate.
The formation of the Free Zone Authority in 1996 has given great impetus to
industrial activity in the Free Zone which has resulted in quadruple growth in
the number of companies during the last few years. Ajman Free Zone with its
package of unbeatable advantages is widely recognised as entrepreneurs' haven
today.
A massive multi-million Dirhams development plan on over a mission square metre
area is under progress at the Free Zone, which on completion will be able to
accommodate 4000 companies.
Strategically situated at the entrance of the Arabian Gulf, Ajman Free Zone is
well placed to serve the eastern and western markets.
Ajman's proximity to Sharjah and Dubai provides easy accessibility to the two
international airports and four ports. Ajman Port, serving over 1000 vessels in
a year, has emerged as an important maritime focal point today. It has twelve
berths. A massive development plan for Ajman Ports, under progress, seeks to
enhance its facilities to world level in the near future.
Strategic location
The only downtown Free Zone that strategically located in the UAE. I.e. close to
major commercial cities providing an excellent access to the other Emirates. The
distance of Ajman Free Zone from the other Emirates is elaborated below:
12 km away from DUBAI
2 km away from SHARJAH
0 km away from AJMAN
Transport
AIR: Two international Airports (Dubai International Airport and Sharjah
Airport) within 25 minutes drive from the Ajman Free Zone.
SEA: Ajman Free Zone is adjacent to the Ajman Port, Sharjah's Khorfakkan Port ,
Port Khalid and Dubai 's Port Rashid are within 35 minutes drive from Ajman Free
Zone.
ROAD: Extremely efficient international road network connects the Ajman Free
Zone to Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait and beyond to Europe