Page 2 - Saif Talk Magazine ISSUE 16-v8

CONTENTS DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Contents

ISSUE 16 JULY 2018

SAUD SALIM AL MAZROUEI
NEWS LAUNCH Director, SAIF ZONE

AGREEMENT INKED REXTON OPENS MIDDLE As we prepare to move into the third quarter of the fiscal year 2018, I am pleased
BETWEEN SAIF ZONE AND EAST’S LARGEST LED LIGHT to announce that Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF ZONE) has posted
SHARJAH DEPARTMENT great dividends on the back of its continual thrust to induct new investment firms
and businesses into its fold. This augurs well for our trade hub which has witnessed
OF STATISTICS FACILITY AT SAIF ZONE phenomenal growth since its formation in the year 1995 and has emerged as a
AND COMMUNITY preferred investment destination for diverse groups of industries looking to invest
in the GCC region.
DEVELOPMENT SAIF ZONE has evolved tremendously, with our reach now covering the length and

PAGE 4 > READ MORE PAGE 6 > READ MORE breadth of the globe, spanning the US, Europe, MENA, Africa and Asia regions.
Our strategic location coupled with excellent land, air and sea connectivity has
contributed to a huge influx of firms and establishments setting up businesses here.

As the next vital step to enhancing our glorious legacy, we are delighted to add
03 04 10 12 several value-added features to the facilities offered at SAIF ZONE. The introduction
of new online services will enable firms looking to capitalise on the Free Zone’s
many incentives to swiftly and seamlessly commence operations through the
DIRECTOR’S SAIF SAIF ABOUT introduction of an Electronic Letter. With the help of this letter, enterprises choosing
MESSAGE NEWS FOCUS SHARJAH to make SAIF ZONE their base can circumvent complex procedures for obtaining
licences such as signing and stamping of documents. This will help companies save
14 up on time and avoid delays of requested documents. The Electronic Letter will
provide smart validation through three intelligent channels, namely QR code, SMS
and portal inquiry, to allow government officials and administrative offices to easily
SAIF validate letter authorisations.
PARTICIPATION In keeping with our vision of enhancing business excellence at every step of the way,
investors at SAIF ZONE can now also stand to gain from the recent launch of a range
of customer-focused VIP services. Accordingly, SAIF ZONE employees specialised
in the processes, regulations and procedures will now deal with investors to answer
their queries and provide them with comprehensive knowledge of the Free Zone.
The SAIF ZONE business centre will also dispense VIP hospitality services to cater
©MARKETING DEPARTMENT - SHARJAH AIRPORT to the needs of our valued clients. These include reduced time of registration
INTERNATIONAL FREE ZONE procedures which have been capped at under one hour; provision of case studies
for investors needing consultation; and the provision of special advice for new
investors based on their business needs. In addition, a Client Relations department
that supports businesses will provides solutions and follow-up with investors.

Thank you.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED COPYRIGHT SAIFZONE © 2018

2 ISSUE 16 JULY 2018 SAIF TALK JULY 2018 3