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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