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Africa’s Big 7

UAQ Free Trade Zone introduces its services and facilities to food manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers and many more.

18 June 202320 June 2023Attended

By UAQ Free Trade Zone

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UAQ Free Trade Zone at the Africa’s Big 7 2023 exhibition, the continent's largest annual meeting place for the food and beverage industry taking place from 18 – 20 June 2023 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa,where UAQ Free Trade Zone will introduce its services and facilities to food manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers and many more.

Source: uaqftz.gov.ae/events/africas-big-7

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Umm Al Quwain Free Zone is ideal for a low cost Business Setup in the UAE. Get advantage of proximity to Dubai & 100% tax exemption.

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UAQ FTZ Marks Groundbreaking Ceremony for Warehouse Expansion

UAQ FTZ begins its 387,000 sq. ft warehouse expansion with a 129,000 sq. ft first phase—creating scalable space for logistics, storage, and growth.

Events26 November 2024

Big5 Global

Join UAQ Free Trade Zone at Big5 Global 2024, the leading construction industry event, from Nov 26-29 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Discover robust business opportunities in building materials, technology, interiors, HVAC, plumbing, and more.

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