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Creative Zone and Sharjah Media City (Shams) Free Zone Authority launch StartupX Accelerator Programme

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7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Business Location in the UAE

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Proven Ways and Strategies to Help Your Business Grow and Increase Sales

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Sharjah Media City Debuts Interactive Digital Initiative ‘Shams Talks’ With A Webinar On User-generated Content

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Sharjah Media City hosts special screening of ‘218: Behind The Wall of Silence’

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Brand New Look: How Rebranding Can Restate What a Company Does Best

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How Shams Compares to Other Free Zones

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Feature	Shams (Sharjah)	Avg. Free Zone	Mainland
Setup Time	60 minutes	3-5 Days	1-2 Weeks
Physical Office Required	Optional	Often Mandatory	Mandatory
Audit Report Required	No	Yes	Yes
Starting Price	AED 5,750	AED 12,000+	AED 20,000+

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