This project involves expansion of Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone. The scope of work of this project involves construction of new office premises and warehouses . The new free zone location will span across a total area of two million square metres. The new free zone location is poised to become a strategic economic hub and is conveniently located near the highly accessible state highway, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed road, connecting UAQ with the emirates of Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Proximity to two international airports as well as multiple seaports, make it logistically ideal. A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place for new office premises and warehouses to keep up with rapidly rising demand. According to a statement from UAQ FTZ, it is set to create an independently functioning sustainable industrial smart city, where SMEÂ’s, Fintech start-ups, R&D centres, logistics, outsourcing and alternative power related industries can flourish. As the free zone of the future, this project will be sustainable development, technological innovation and prosperity of the development. The facilities are scheduled to be completed by March 2020.