The SAIF zone offers a sophisticated and innovative investment environment.
The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), based in Moishi, a company that produces mochi ice cream and other Japanese sweets in the United Arab Emirates, said the United Arab Emirates is benefiting from a unprecedented creative environment in the world, a perfect investment climate and an artistic infrastructure which has helped the company to export its products to a number of Arab and GCC countries.
The company stressed that this also reflects the reputation of the SAIF Zone in the business world as a sophisticated and innovative investment environment that meets the needs of its clients.
This happened during an inspection tour recently led by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, director of the International Free Zone Authority at Sharjah Airport, to the Moishi factory, accompanied by a certain number of officials and directors of the Authority.
During the visit, they were briefed on the different stages of the Japanese confectionery and ice cream production process and the procedures applied according to the best international standards, praising the important role the factory plays in the supply of products. high quality, as well as the smooth and innovative mechanisms of the production process.
“The SAIF area always wishes to be home to unique businesses and industries enriching the diverse economic landscape of the Emirate of Sharjah. To this end, we strive to provide all forms of support to investors, in accordance with the visions and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in order to consolidate the position of Sharjah as a global business destination, ”said Saud Salim Al Mazrouei.
He praised Moishi’s success in supplying the local market with high quality products and exporting them to the Gulf and Arab markets, reflecting the global position of the SAIF area as a base for large enterprises, thanks to its environment. exciting and world-class infrastructure that helps investors focus on moving their business forward and taking it to the next level.
Perfect location
Carole Mouawad, CEO and founder of M’OISHÎ, praised the quality of services and equipment provided by SAIF Zone and the provision of all means of success for her business.
She listed the reasons for setting up in the United Arab Emirates as a starting point for her business to the Gulf and Arab markets. This includes the perfect location of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirate of Sharjah between Europe, Asia and Africa, at the heart of a large and diverse market comprising the largest investments in the economy and international trade lines, which are 8 hours by plane from 4 billion people who represent more than half of the world’s population, as well as the integrated and flexible investment environment.
Currently, M’OISHÎ has 10 stores in UAE, five in Saudi Arabia, one store in Kuwait and two in Egypt. The production capacity of the Sharjah-based factory is over 3,000 units per hour, while the products include cakes, ice cream, cookies, hot and cold drinks.
Japanese Mochi is deeply rooted in traditional Japanese culture, which is often associated with official ceremonies. It is used to make a variety of traditional Japanese sweets in various forms, including ice cream, which has now become the internationally recognized food, as it is widely distributed in Japan, China, Korea, and countries of South East Asia.
Sharjah Airport’s international free zone offers many competitive advantages to investors, especially in the commercial, industrial and service sectors.
This includes customs clearance, sophisticated infrastructure, state-of-the-art facilities with air-conditioned and furnished executive suites, pre-built warehouses of various sizes with adjacent offices and leasehold land for unrestricted private development.
Other incentives include 100% foreign ownership of businesses, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, and 100% corporate or personal income tax exemptions, 100% tax exemptions for import and export.
This is in addition to 24 hour services, all licenses issued within the hour and a hotline that guarantees the immediate availability of labor, equipment, shipping and customs clearance, services. 24/7 security and emergency facilities; and labor accommodation in the area.
