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With AED 1 billion in completed projects, Hamriyah Free Zone hopes to revitalise Sharjah's economy. Carlin Gerbich reports.

Kick-starting an economy isn't something that can be achieved overnight. Even with the best planning, support from the government and dedicated contractors on board, infrastructure changes take years to complete. Attracting the necessary long-term investors, business partners and new ventures takes a considerable amount of time.

So, the fact that the Hamriyah Free Zone Authority in Sharjah has been able to complete five major projects within the past two years, on time and within budget, is nothing short of sensational.