The Sharjah Government has developed 17 industrial zones – executed by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry – to give an extra boost to the development of industry and to encourage industrial investors. This has resulted in a tailor made model industrial zone with state of the art facilities, infrastructure and utilities. It has been set up west of the city, covering 26 sq.kms, with 2,649 individual plots of between 10,000 and 20,000sq.ft. An ideal location with first class road links to Sharjah’s air and seaports. There is an efficient drainage system and excellent power and water supplies are subsidized by as much as 70%. As the SCCI is a non-profit organization, plots can be purchased at cost price. The Chamber offers technical advice and assistance in the preparation of preliminary viability studies. The Chamber has also established the Industrial Development Department, which assists in the operational stage by conducting field studies and assessing progress. The Department also assists in full capability production and advises on ways and means of overcoming difficulties.
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The Government of Sharjah is committed to provide the infrastructure for the expansion of all industrial activity.
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This industrial area represents 40% of the power housing areas and is linked by a modern road network to air and seaports.
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Industrial production costs of living and accommodation are 35% less than they are in the other Emirates. Power and water are also subsidized to an extent of 70% by the Government.
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Locally manufactured products are given a pricing margin of 10% if they are of the same quality and competitiveness as similar imported products.
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Sharjah applies international specifications and standards in respect of its product classifications. Thus investors who find it easy to export and sell goods of internationally recognized quality.
