Ajman Free Zone reports strong growth of 45% in e-commerce sector in 2022

Ajman Free Zone reports strong growth of 45% in e-commerce sector in 2022

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) announced a remarkable growth of 45 percent in its e-commerce sector since the beginning of this year, reaffirming AFZ's position as a global business hub with advanced solutions and state-of-the-art facilities.

The announcement was made during AFZ's attendance in the Seamless Middle East 2022 conference.

The latest results can be attributed to the authority's diverse set of offerings, primarily warehouse solutions and the evolving e-commerce sector in the UAE. Warehousing solutions have remained a core focus in AFZ's operations and are designed to fill critical logistical gaps, making the free zone a reliable logistics, storage, and distribution centre.

Additionally, the dedicated logistics cluster also benefits e-commerce businesses by providing access to end-to-end warehousing capabilities.

The free zone supported its e-commerce partners during Seamless ME 2022, by having five of its business partners – DM Mobility, Bayt Al Oud, Souq Bazar, Apple Wang, and Fast Commerce – exhibit their range of services and offerings at the AFZ booth.

Commenting on the announcement, Ali AlSuwaidi, Director-General of AFZ, said, "The e-commerce sector has been integral to our success, especially considering its rapid growth in the country. AFZ recognises the importance of having advanced logistics facilities installed in strategic locations for broad outreach and