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A delegation from Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, HFZA, received an overwhelming response at the World-Food Istanbul show that took place recently in Turkey. The 23rd International Food Products and Technologies Exhibition attracted more than 500 companies from 119 countries.
"Turkey is a market that has a lot of potential. There are 50 Turkish companies in HFZA and we want to boost the Turkish presence in our free zone. Furthermore, we have recently opened our Food and Packaging zone and we showcased this facility to the investors and companies that attended the event", said Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Sharjah Airport Free Zone (SAIF Zone).
"With a turnover close to US$102 billion and more than 410,000 employees employed in the field, the Turkish food sector has become significant globally, particularly in the Middle East", he explained.
"Stretching across 380,000 square meters, HFZA's food and packaging zone facility targets the various needs of the fast moving consumer goods industry, FMCG, such as food processing, cold storage, plastic products, plastic raw materials and packaging", Al Mazrouei elaborated.
The vast investment options available at HFZA in various domains, including industrial, commercial and services, today serve as a growth catalyst for SMEs, multinational firms looking to expand operations and emerging entrepreneurs with big dreams.
HFZA offers a world-class infrastructure, innovative services and facilities such as total ownership of businesses, repatriation of capital and profits, application of the one-stop-shop concept for quick issuance of licenses, and a viable visa solution for business owners and their employees.
The free zone's strategic location connects it to three seaports, Hamriyah Port, Khalid Port and Khorfakkan Port, all well connected by an extensive road network throughout the UAE and GCC.
HFZA currently houses over 6,400 companies from 155 countries.
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