About Shams
Sharjah Media City (Shams) was launched in January 2017 to act as a catalyst for creative and media businesses to grow and thrive. Aiming to be a world-class media hub for innovative facilities and services, Shams covers a wide range of business activities available for those wishing to embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the UAE.
Our vision is to be a world-class hub for media and creativity in the region. Our mission is to make creative entrepreneurship accessible and inspire business growth. We foster a vibrant and connected ecosystem for innovators to live, learn and co-create.
We are Shams – a Free Zone community built from within.
Types of Licenses
Service License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services. Service license includes rendering services as a primary objective and utilizing goods to provide them.
Trading License
Selling goods within Shams or importing and exporting of goods. It includes movement of goods, wholesale and retail sale of goods and rendering of services related to the sale of these goods.
Industrial License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.
Holding License
It allows holding standalone assets and/or stakes in other companies. You would require a holding company for the purpose of controlling other company(ies), property such as real estate, patents, trademarks, stock and other assets. This license is sold exclusively through our Registered Agents.
Types of Licenses
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Service License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services. Service license includes rendering services as a primary objective and utilizing goods to provide them.
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Trading License
Selling goods within Shams or importing and exporting of goods. It includes movement of goods, wholesale and retail sale of goods and rendering of services related to the sale of these goods.
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Industrial License
It allows for production, re-production, transformation and manufacturing of goods.
AED 22 billion
Sharjah's 2018 budget
GDP
$24.81 billion
Gulf and Indian Ocean
Testimonials
Latest Events
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Improvised Art
The first day Introduction to the world of improvisation: improvisation in life and improvisation in theater The importance of improvisation: some
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Xposure International Photography Festival 2019
Sharjah Media City (SHAMS) successfully participated in the International Festival of Photography “Xposure”, which took place at the Sharj
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Sharjah Shenzhen Business Seminar
Sharjah Media City (Shams) successfully organized the first Sharjah Shenzhen Business Seminar, in which it met potential Chinese investors from tech,
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Social Media for SMEs Workshop
Anas Almarie specializes in government and corporate social media and digital communication training at PwC’s Academy - Middle East. As an
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Anti-Money Laundering Workshop by Shams
Sharjah Media City (Shams) organised a workshop on money laundering with the intention of introducing anti-money laundering policies to the Shams comm
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Sharjah Delegation at the Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen,China
Sharjah Delegation at the Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Our delegates were given a demo by Huawei and its 5G capabilities where they also di
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