Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone), the first-of-its-kind centre for publishing, printing, and related businesses, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to mention Sharjah Investors Services Centre (Saeed), which operates under the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), as its new strategic collaborator to propel the free zone's growth and strengthen the supportive ecosystem it provides services to its investors, entrepreneurs, and company owners.

The MoU was signed in presence of Marwan Saleh Alichla, General Manager of Sharjah Investors Services centre (Saeed), by Salem Omar Salem, Director of SPC Free Zone, and Mohammad Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of (Invest in Sharjah) Member of Saeed’s Board of Directors.

According to the specifications of the new contract, Saeed will help SPC Free Zone to broaden its accessibility to its national and international stakeholders by providing investor services assistance to businesses in a multitude of economic sectors. As a result, Saeed would be important in the issuance and renewal of commercial licenses, the design and renewal of leasing contracts, and the provision of best-in-class assistance through a dedicated customer care specialist.

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone takes use of Sharjah's strategic position and business-friendly environment to offer integrated solutions to publishing firms, education providers, and associated industries from across the world. SPC Free Zone investors benefit from a variety of advantages, including 100 % foreign ownership, best-in-class infrastructure, and fully furnished office buildings, allowing industry players to enter and expand within the Mena area.

After the signing of the MoU, SPC Free Zone Director Salem Omar Salem stated, "The new strategic partnership with Saeed is a strong signal of our strong commitment to even provide our investors and partners with efficient solutions that give the best combination of value, service, and assistance to facilitate their growth and expansion beyond the boundaries of the UAE." Saeed's specialized services will be critical in improving the business climate within the free zone and enabling us to reach out to a broader group of potential investors.” He went on to say, "The collaboration also underpins our efforts to improve the business climate to meet the lofty goals of our stakeholders and fits with the UAE's economic diversification initiatives."

At the signing ceremony Mohammad Juma Al Musharrkh, CEO of Invest in Sharjah and a representative of Saeed's Board of Directors, stated, “The collaboration with SPC Free Zone reflects our commitment to establish a desirable environment for business and lure both domestic and foreign investment to strengthen Sharjah's status as a leading investment hub in the country.” “SPC Free Zone is a profitable venue that provides significant value for firms specialized in the publications and printing industry,” he continued, “and so this cooperation provides yet another inducement for potential investors to develop their business in Sharjah.”

“The MoU with SPC Free Zone had again demonstrated Sharjah's drive for creativity in delivering new and better investor-friendly services,” said Marwan Saleh Alichla, Director of the Sharjah Investors Services Centre (Saeed). Additionally, as a crucial ally of Sharjah Publishing City, the Saeed Centre would strive to fulfill its objective of providing our free zone clients with integrated business, licencing, administrative, and related services in one place and in rapid time.  I am certain that this new strategic collaboration between SPC and Saeed will play an important role in bringing more entrepreneurs and investors from the publications and other sectors from across the world to Sharjah.”

The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone defines a new, integrated business community and an incubator ecosystem of enterprises, companies, and organizations of various specialties, as it opens its doors to put in place and sustainable business growth by providing a broad range of inspirational packages and enabling official transactions, in regards to reducing time and efficacy. For its geographical location, which provides a critical network of connectivity to ports and airports, it is capable of reaching consumers and markets in the area and throughout the world throughout this process.