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UAE Free Zone Regulatory Authorities: Complete Reference Guide

📅 Last reviewed: August 4, 2026📋 By: UAE Freezone Compare Regulatory Team✅ Fact-checked by UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team

UAE free zones are regulated by their own authorities (Free Zone Authorities — FZAs), which issue licences, enforce regulations, and sponsor employee visas. This reference guide lists all major UAE free zone regulatory authorities and their key functions.

Dubai Free Zone Authorities

Free Zone Authority Free Zones Regulated Sector Focus
TECOM Group DMCC, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Design District (d3) Tech, media, creative, commodities
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) JAFZA Logistics, trading, manufacturing
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Dubai Silicon Oasis Technology, semiconductors
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) DAFZA Aerospace, trading, pharma
Dubai Healthcare City Authority Dubai Healthcare City Healthcare, medical education

Abu Dhabi Free Zone Authorities

Authority Free Zone
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
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Masdar City Masdar City Free Zone
KEZAD Group KEZAD (Khalifa Industrial Zone)

Northern Emirates Free Zone Authorities

Authority Free Zone
RAK Economic Zone (RAKEZ) RAKEZ (multiple sub-zones)
Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIFZA) SAIF Zone
Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) Hamriyah Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone Ajman Free Zone
UAQ Free Trade Zone UAQ Free Trade Zone
Fujairah Creative City Fujairah Creative City
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