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.
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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:
AED 22 billion
Sharjah's 2018 budget
GDP
$24.81 billion
Gulf and Indian Ocean
Testimonials
Latest Events
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Shams Digital Marketing Workshop
Sharjah Media City (Shams) organized a successful two day Digital Marketing Workshop where participants learnt about various aspects of Marketing, inc
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Shams Cityscape Photography Workshop
Sharjah Media City (Shams) organized a Cityscape Photography Workshop which aimed at helping the participants improve their way of understanding light
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Shams Portrait Photography Workshop
Sharjah Media City organized an english language workshop aimed at helping the participants improve their way of portraying people by mastering the re
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Shams Introduction to VAT Workshop November
Sharjah Media City (Shams) organized an in-depth Introduction to VAT workshop which helped participants learn about the potential impact of VAT on the
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Shams Cinematography Workshop
Sharjah Media City (Shams) organized a three-day Cinematography workshop which was conducted in Arabic Language. Participants learnthow lighting
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Makeup Artist Workshop
Sharjah Media City (Shams) invited Beverley Braisdell, who has in excess of 25 Years of experience in a variety of fields within the Beauty, N
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