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Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025

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Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) participated in Gulfood Manufacturing 2025, the region’s largest food and beverage processing and packaging event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The exhibition brought together global industry leaders, investors and innovators exploring the future of food production and industrial technology.

During the three-day event, UAQ FTZ presented its wide range of business setup and industrial land opportunities, highlighting cost-effective solutions for food processing, packaging and logistics companies looking to establish or expand operations in the UAE.

Our team engaged with entrepreneurs and investors from across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, introducing the advantages of setting up within UAQ FTZ—strategic location, seamless licensing, flexible land leasing options and investor-friendly regulations.

The participation strengthened UAQ FTZ’s presence in the manufacturing and food technology sectors, reinforcing our commitment to supporting sustainable industrial growth and innovation in Umm Al Quwain.

Source: uaqftz.gov.ae/events/umm-al-quwain-free-trade-zone-at-gulfood-manufacturing-2025

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