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With over 1000 firms, it's boomtime for AI hub Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone

Published

21 August 2026

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operational-macro

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AI & ML

Geography

UAE

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Read at gulftoday.ae

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone has attracted over 1,000 AI companies, supported by fast business setup, flexible licensing, and extensive services, positioning itself as a major AI hub in the UAE with a market projected to grow rapidly until 2033.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can set up an AI company in Sharjah quickly and affordably, with easy access to UAE residency and banking. This lowers your entry barrier to a booming market and creates an opportunity for early establishment before rivals swarm in.

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1 source · 21 Aug 2026

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