Sharjah Publishing City
Sharjah, near University City — Established 2017
From AED 6,000/year
Setup: 3-5 business days
Sharjah Publishing City is the world's first free zone dedicated to publishing and printing. Building on Sharjah's UNESCO designation as World Book Capital, it serves publishers, printers, and content creators.
Key Benefits
- Publishing niche
- Affordable
- UNESCO-backed ecosystem
- Quick licensing
License Types & Costs
License Starting From
AED 6,000/year
Annual Renewal
AED 6,000
Available license types:
servicetrading
Visa Packages
1
visa
~AED 3,200
Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.
Office Options
flexi deskshared officeprivate office
Popular Business Activities
PublishingPrintingContent DistributionBook TradingDigital Publishing
Pros
- Niche publishing support
- Affordable
- UNESCO backing
Cons
- Very niche
- Small community
- Sharjah location
Best For
PublishersPrintersEducational content companies
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