Sharjah Media Council and Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone signed an operational agreement during the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair. The partnership standardises regulatory permits and introduces full fee exemptions and discounts for eligible publishing entities. Measures include a 50 percent fee reduction on media permit renewals for Emirates Publishers Association members.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone has signed an MoU with digital SME lending platform Beehive to facilitate direct investor funding for free zone businesses. Referred companies will receive an exclusive 15 percent discount on transaction fees alongside administrative support. The financing options include short-term invoice financing and long-term expansion capital.
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone to streamline trademark registration and intellectual property protection. The agreement establishes direct operational channels for licensed companies to safeguard business assets. The initiative also includes technical guidance and training workshops for international investors and free zone staff.
Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The agreement establishes a direct channel for free zone businesses to register and protect trademarks. The initiative aims to reduce administrative barriers and strengthen intellectual property safeguards for international entrepreneurs.
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