Superbrands Council awarded Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) as a Superbrand in the Middle East for 2017 in a ceremony held at InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. The award was received by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority along with a group of HFZA senior officials.

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority is the only free zone to win the award this year. It is one of the most prestigious awards given to brands after strict and rigorous selection process of the Superbrand Council and polling of independent and voluntary experts in management and marketing.

Al Mazrouei commented: "Being awarded as a Superbrand is the best proof of HFZA strength and prestige locally and internationally. This award reaffirms our leadership in the world of free zones and the strength of our presence as a safe haven for investments from around the world. Hamriyah Free Zone enjoys a remarkable growth thanks to our facilities. It is supported by a favorable business environment that contributes directly to the success of each investment projects as well as the many advantages offered by the region such as excellent logistic network, industrial land, storage facilities, as well as strategic location.”

Hamriyah Free Zone Authority received the Superbrand award earlier this year following a detailed evaluation and rigorous process by the Superbrands Council and online poll of independent senior managers and marketing professionals.

Hamriyah Free Zone is one of the largest free zones in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East. It includes more than 6,700 companies from 157 nationalities operating in various light and heavy industrial sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, iron, construction and food industries, as well as attracting a number of companies specialized in navigational marine industries, designing, building and maintaining vessels of various types and sizes.