Powering Industrial Excellence and Maritime Commerce in the UAE

The Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ) is one of the UAE’s premier industrial and maritime free zones, strategically located in Sharjah with direct access to deep-water ports and world-class infrastructure. Since its establishment, HFZ has evolved into a major hub for heavy industries, manufacturing, and maritime services, attracting businesses from across the globe. 

With its unique combination of industrial facilities, port access, and business-friendly policies, Hamriyah Free Zone offers unmatched opportunities for businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations in the Middle East and beyond.

Whether you’re in heavy manufacturing, oil and gas, maritime services, or logistics, HFZ provides specialized infrastructure and tailored solutions that drive operational excellence and business growth.

Why Choose Hamriyah Free Zone for Your Business?

Hamriyah Free Zone offers exceptional advantages that make it the preferred destination for industrial and maritime businesses:

• Deep‑Water Port Access: Direct access to Hamriyah Port and an inner harbor with full vessel-handling and cargo capabilities.
• 100% Foreign Ownership: Full business ownership with no requirement for a local partner, available to all free zone investors.
• Corporate and Personal Income Tax: Enjoy 0% personal income tax and UAE corporate tax is 9%, but Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP) can get 0% on qualifying income
• Heavy Industrial Infrastructure: Purpose-built facilities and utilities to support heavy manufacturing, petrochemicals, steel, and shipbuilding industries.
• Strategic Location: Centrally located in Sharjah, offering easy access to markets across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
• Specialized Services: Sector-specific support for maritime, oil & gas, and industrial operations, including licensing, logistics, and infrastructure solutions.

This unique industrial ecosystem makes HFZ the ideal choice for businesses requiring robust infrastructure and maritime connectivity.

Industry-Specific Benefits of Hamriyah Free Zone

Oil and Gas Industry

Specialized Benefits:

• Purpose-built facilities: Hamriyah Free Zone boasts a highly specialized environment with facilities spanning over 4.6 million square meters within a dedicated Oil and Gas Zone, tailored for exploration, production, and processing.
• Direct deep-water port access: Benefit from a deep-water port with a 14-meter draft and 7 dedicated berths, offering seamless connectivity for offshore supply vessels and direct pipeline access to storage terminals like GP Bulk Oil, with capacities up to 27,120 CBM.
• Heavy lifting capabilities: Our robust infrastructure supports heavy lifting for large components. Companies like Technomak are expanding facilities to 1.8 million square feet, boosting modular steel structure production from 16,000 to 28,000 tonnes annually.
• Skilled workforce and technical expertise: Access a readily available pool of skilled labor and technical expertise from over 1,200 companies specializing in the oil and gas sector.

Industry Applications:

• Drilling equipment manufacturing: Ideal for producing high-tech oil and gas rigs, making the UAE the first in the region capable of such critical engineering.
• Offshore supply and logistics: Efficient supply chain operations for offshore platforms are supported by direct port access and advanced oil terminals with capacities exceeding 116,824 CBM across 17 storage tanks.
• Petrochemical processing: As the second-largest petrochemical hub in the UAE, our facilities handle refining and chemical production. New investments, like Infinite Mining & Energy’s refinery, will process 10,000 barrels daily.
• Marine engineering services: Comprehensive support for marine engineering, including vessel maintenance, repair, and specialized fabrication, with companies like Albwardy Damen having repaired over 2,000 vessels and built 60 new ships.

Heavy Manufacturing and Engineering

Specialized Benefits:

• Expansive industrial spaces: Hamriyah Free Zone offers over 30 million square meters of industrial land, including sea-facing plots, ideal for large-scale heavy manufacturing.
• Access to advanced machinery and technology: Facilities provide robust infrastructure with power capacities from 20kW to 150kW. Companies like Reliable Engineering & Fabrication are investing AED 15 million to produce up to 500 metric tons of steel per month.
• Compliance with international manufacturing standards: The environment supports global standards, with companies like Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI HFZ Plant) holding ISO 9001:2015 and BS 4449:2005 Grade B500B certifications.
• Excellent supply chain integration: Seamless connectivity to a 14-meter deep-water port, 7-meter deep inner harbour, airports, and highways ensures efficient global supply chain links for high-volume production.

Industry Applications:

• Steel fabrication and metal industries: Home to the UAE’s largest concentration of steel fabricators, contributing to Sharjah’s manufacturing sector, which made up 16.7% (AED 24.3 billion) of its GDP in 2023.
• Large-scale industrial machinery production: Facilities are perfectly suited for fabricating, assembling, and testing heavy-duty equipment.
• Construction materials manufacturing: The free zone offers a supportive environment and extensive facilities for producing and trading building materials.
• Industrial and process engineering: Comprehensive services and infrastructure cater to complex engineering projects, supported by an ecosystem of over 6,500 companies.

Maritime and Shipping Services

Specialized Benefits:

• Direct integration with Hamriyah Port facilities: Hamriyah Free Zone is strategically integrated with Hamriyah Port, a deep-water port with a 14-meter draft and 7 dedicated berths, ensuring direct access and efficient operations for maritime businesses.
• Comprehensive ship repair and maintenance: The zone offers extensive facilities for ship repair, maintenance, and dry docking. For example, Albwardy Damen operates a state-of-the-art facility covering 270,000 square meters with three dry docks and a 2,000-tonne ship lift, having repaired over 2,000 vessels and built 60 new ships since 2014.
• Efficient maritime logistics and cargo handling: Equipped with over 5.5 kilometers of quay wall and various cargo handling equipment, the port ensures efficient loading, unloading, and storage of diverse cargo types. Annual cargo throughput exceeds 5 million metric tons.
• Specialized nautical services: Availability of specialized services including bunkering, with a total storage capacity of over 116,824 CBM across 17 storage tanks (e.g., Valor International Terminal FZE), ship chandling, and offshore support services, providing comprehensive operational support.

Industry Applications:

• Shipbuilding and repair: Ideal for the construction, repair, and overhaul of various vessel types, from offshore support vessels to commercial ships, leveraging advanced dry dock facilities and skilled labor.
• Offshore support vessel operations: Strategic location and direct port access facilitate efficient logistics and support services for offshore oil and gas operations.
• Cargo logistics and freight forwarding: Comprehensive facilities for handling bulk, container, and general cargo, coupled with efficient connectivity to global shipping routes, support international trade. The port sees over 1,500 vessel calls annually.
• Marine engineering and technical services: A cluster of businesses provides expert marine engineering, naval architecture, and technical services, supporting the operational integrity and efficiency of maritime assets.

Steel and Metal Industries

Specialized Benefits:

• Efficient Raw Material Import: Hamriyah Free Zone’s direct port access (14-meter draft port) ensures seamless and cost-effective import of raw materials for the steel and metal industries.
• Advanced Processing & Fabrication: Expansive industrial plots support large-scale processing and fabrication, with companies like Reliable Engineering & Fabrication aiming for 500 metric tons of steel production monthly.
• Stringent Quality Control: Businesses adhere to global quality standards, with entities like Arabian Gulf Steel Industries holding ISO 9001:2015 and BS 4449:2005 Grade B500B certifications.
• Seamless Export Access: Direct integration with Hamriyah Port allows for efficient global export of finished products, reducing logistics costs and transit times.

Industry Applications:

• Steel Manufacturing & Rolling: Ideal for producing various steel products, contributing to Sharjah’s manufacturing sector’s 16.7% GDP share (AED 24.3 billion) in 2023.
• Metal Fabrication & Structural Steel: Home to the UAE’s largest concentration of steel fabricators, offering specialized solutions for structural steel and customized metal products.
• Aluminum & Non-Ferrous Metal Processing: Facilities support the processing and manufacturing of diverse metals for various industrial applications.
• Foundries & Casting Operations: Infrastructure caters to foundry operations and metal casting for precision-engineered components.

Construction and Building Materials

Specialized Benefits:

• Efficient Bulk-Handling: HFZ utilizes Hamriyah Port’s 14-meter deep-water draft and 7 berths for swift import/export of high-volume construction materials.
• Dedicated Manufacturing Facilities: Expansive plots support significant production; for example, Hamriyah Cement Company produces 3,000 tons of cement daily, and Hamriyah Steel has a 1 million TPY rebar capacity.
• Excellent Market Access: Strategic location offers direct access to the regional construction market, projected to grow from USD 66.89 billion (2024) to USD 96.06 billion by 2030.
• Robust Logistics Support: Integrated logistics ensure timely distribution to construction sites, vital for the UAE’s growing population, projected to reach 12.19 million by 2030.

Industry Applications:

• Cement & Concrete Production: Ideal for large-scale manufacturing to meet high regional demand.
• Steel Reinforcement & Structural Components: A major hub for steel fabrication, with Hamriyah Steel supplying 1 million TPY of rebar for infrastructure.
• Tiles, Ceramics, & Sanitary Ware: Facilities support the production of various finishing materials for modern construction.
• Insulation & Advanced Materials: Supports the manufacturing of specialized, energy-efficient building components.

Logistics and Warehousing

Specialized Benefits:

• Direct Port Connectivity: Hamriyah Free Zone offers seamless shipping via Hamriyah Port’s 14-meter deep-water draft and 7 berths, handling over 5 million metric tons of cargo and 1,500+ vessel calls annually.
• Extensive Warehousing Facilities: Boasting vast warehousing, including specialized cold storage like Al Hamriyah Cold Stores (45,000 metric tons capacity down to -25°C), plus pre-built warehouses (200-600 sqm) and larger industrial plots.
• Advanced Cargo Handling: Hamriyah Port is equipped with modern machinery to efficiently manage diverse goods, including over 350,000 CBM in oil storage capacity.
• Multimodal Transportation Integration: Strategic connectivity to major ports, airports (like Sharjah International Airport), and highways ensures streamlined global supply chain movement.

Industry Applications:

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Ideal for comprehensive logistics solutions, leveraging vast storage and integrated transport.
• Cold Chain Logistics: Specialized facilities for perishables and temperature-sensitive goods.
• Distribution & Re-export Hubs: Optimal location and customs exemptions for regional and international market distribution.
• E-commerce Fulfillment Centers: Flexible warehousing and robust logistics support for efficient online retail operations.

Chemical and Petrochemical Industry

Specialized Benefits:

• Purpose-built Infrastructure: HFZ offers a 4.6 million sqm Oil & Gas Zone with specialized infrastructure for chemical processing, including dedicated pipeline connectivity.
• Stringent Safety & Environmental Compliance: Strict adherence to international chemical safety regulations is overseen by a dedicated Environment, Health and Safety Department.
• Secure Storage Solutions: Provides secure storage for hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, with facilities like Hazel International offering 170,000 CBM across 30 tanks, and ATS Terminals expanding to 100,000 CBM.
• Integrated Production to Distribution: Comprehensive support includes on-site quality control labs and drumming facilities, such as Hazel International’s 30 drums per hour bitumen station.

Industry Applications:

• Petrochemical Production & Refining: As the second-largest petrochemical hub in the UAE, HFZ attracts new investments like Petrozo Energy’s AED 120 million integrated plant for bitumen products.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Ideal for specialty chemicals, with companies like Tricore Surfactants Technologies having over 10,000 MT per annum capacity for agro-emulsifiers.
• Industrial Gases & Lubricants Production: Facilities cater to manufacturing industrial gases and lubricants, with Gandhar Oil establishing a 20,000 sq. m. plant for various oils.
• Chemical Storage & Distribution: Extensive and specialized storage terminals, including hazardous goods warehouses, support efficient distribution.