INTERVIEW: HAMRIYAH FREE ZONE AUTHORITY (HFZA)
Counting on Quality and Competitiveness of Services and Facilities to drive growth As the UAE’s second largest industrial free zone, the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has had a stellar track record over the past 25 years since its inception by an Emiri Decree issued by His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, on 12 November 1995.
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he Hamriyah Free Zone spanning 26 million sqm (26 sqkm) in the Emirate of Sharjah boasts a 14 meter deep port and 7 meter deep inner harbour and a thriving industrial enclave that continues to attract new investments and grow from strength to strength. Even in the wake of the pandemic, HFZA reported good performance in 2020 with
HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director, HFZA and SAIF.
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hundreds of new registrations in multiple sectors. HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director, Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), provided Global Supply Chain the lowdown and update of the Authority’s performance and developments. The following is the transcript of the interview.
Global Supply Chain (GSC): We saw a lot of investors refrained from investing during the time of Covid-19, how have you promoted and marketed for HFZA during these challenging times? HE Saud Salim Al Mazrouie (SSAM): In fact, the quality and competitiveness of our services and facilities is the key to promoting and marketing for HFZA.
