{"id":6315,"date":"2026-08-15T10:49:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T07:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/?p=6315"},"modified":"2026-08-15T10:49:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T07:49:36","slug":"qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Qatar&#8217;s Free Zones for Commercial Property Investors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#key-takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#what-are-qatars-free-zones\" >What Are Qatar&#8217;s Free Zones?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#which-free-zones-can-commercial-investors-consider\" >Which Free Zones Can Commercial Investors Consider?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#ras-bufontas-free-zone\" >Ras Bufontas Free Zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#umm-alhoul-free-zone\" >Umm Alhoul Free Zone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#what-property-options-exist-inside-the-free-zones\" >What Property Options Exist Inside the Free Zones?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#what-financial-incentives-do-qatars-free-zones-offer\" >What Financial Incentives Do Qatar&#8217;s Free Zones Offer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#how-does-free-zone-leasing-work\" >How Does Free Zone Leasing Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#what-about-subleasing\" >What About Subleasing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#why-does-location-matter-so-much\" >Why Does Location Matter So Much?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#ras-bufontas-is-better-aligned-with\" >Ras Bufontas is better aligned with:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#umm-alhoul-is-better-aligned-with\" >Umm Alhoul is better aligned with:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#is-a-qatar-free-zone-the-same-as-a-freehold-property-area\" >Is a Qatar Free Zone the Same as a Freehold Property Area?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#what-should-investors-check-before-choosing-a-free-zone\" >What Should Investors Check Before Choosing a Free Zone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#what-does-the-current-investor-base-tell-us\" >What Does the Current Investor Base Tell Us?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#how-fgrealty-can-help\" >How FGREALTY Can Help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-free-zones-commercial-investors\/#faqs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key-takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Qatar Free Zones Authority currently oversees two free zones, Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul, rather than a broad network of unrelated commercial free zones.<\/li>\n<li>Ras Bufontas covers 4 km\u00b2 and is positioned next to Hamad International Airport, while Umm Alhoul covers approximately 32 km\u00b2 and is located near Hamad Port.<\/li>\n<li>Qatar Free Zones offer 100% foreign ownership, a 20-year renewable corporate tax holiday, zero customs duties on qualifying imports, and full capital repatriation under its stated framework.<\/li>\n<li>QFZ reported that its investor base had exceeded 800 companies from more than 60 countries in April 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Free-zone real estate is governed by QFZ&#8217;s own land lease and use regulations. Leases must be written, registered, approved by the Authority, and connected to a permitted activity.<\/li>\n<li>The two zones serve different commercial purposes. Ras Bufontas is focused on airport-linked activities such as logistics, technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and light manufacturing, while Umm Alhoul targets maritime, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and industrial activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-qatars-free-zones\"><\/span>What Are Qatar&#8217;s Free Zones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Qatar&#8217;s free zones are designated economic areas created to attract companies operating in sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, maritime services, technology, and other targeted industries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/commercial-space-leasing-qatar\/\">For commercial property investors<\/a>, the key distinction is that the zones combine business incentives with purpose-built real estate and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>QFZ was established in 2018 to develop and regulate Qatar&#8217;s free zones. Its current framework includes dedicated company, licensing, land lease, building, planning, and health and safety regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The property model is therefore different from simply purchasing a commercial unit in an ordinary real estate market. Investors and businesses need to examine the QFZ lease framework, permitted activity, property use, and applicable approvals together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-free-zones-can-commercial-investors-consider\"><\/span>Which Free Zones Can Commercial Investors Consider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two QFZ zones have different locations, infrastructure, and sector priorities, so the appropriate choice depends heavily on the company&#8217;s operational requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ras-bufontas-free-zone\"><\/span>Ras Bufontas Free Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/qfz.gov.qa\/ras-bufontas-4\/\">Ras Bufontas covers 4 km\u00b2<\/a> and is located directly adjacent to <a href=\"http:\/\/dohahamadairport.com\/\">Hamad International Airport<\/a>. QFZ identifies logistics, consumer products, light manufacturing, services, technology, and pharmaceuticals among its target sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Its property infrastructure includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>24 light industrial units<\/li>\n<li>2 km\u00b2 of serviced land plots<\/li>\n<li>Office accommodation<\/li>\n<li>Flexible facilities that can be built, commissioned through QFZ, or taken as pre-built facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This makes the zone particularly relevant to businesses where air connectivity and rapid movement of goods matter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"umm-alhoul-free-zone\"><\/span>Umm Alhoul Free Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/qfz.gov.qa\/_umm_alhoul\/\">Umm Alhoul covers approximately 32 km\u00b2<\/a> and sits near Hamad Port. Its target sectors include heavy manufacturing, logistics, industrial activities, downstream petrochemicals, emerging technology, and maritime services.<\/p>\n<p>The zone includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1.8 km\u00b2 of serviced land plots<\/li>\n<li>14 light industrial units<\/li>\n<li>MARSA maritime facilities<\/li>\n<li>Direct access to Hamad Port<\/li>\n<li>Infrastructure designed for industrial and maritime businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For companies dependent on sea freight, manufacturing inputs, maritime services, or industrial supply chains, Umm Alhoul offers a fundamentally different proposition from an airport-oriented location.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-property-options-exist-inside-the-free-zones\"><\/span>What Property Options Exist Inside the Free Zones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foreign-Companies-in-Qatar.jpg\" alt=\"Foreign Companies in Qatar\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foreign-Companies-in-Qatar.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foreign-Companies-in-Qatar-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Foreign-Companies-in-Qatar-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Qatar Free Zones provide several commercial real estate solutions rather than a single property format. Depending on the zone and activity, businesses can access offices, industrial units, serviced plots, and other purpose-built facilities.<\/p>\n<p>QFZ describes its property model as offering bespoke property solutions, while individual zone information confirms the availability of serviced land and industrial units.<\/p>\n<p>For a commercial investor or business, the choice can therefore include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Office accommodation<\/li>\n<li>Light industrial units<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/industrial-logistics-real-estate-qatar\/\">Warehousing and logistics<\/a> facilities<\/li>\n<li>Serviced land plots<\/li>\n<li>Purpose-built facilities<\/li>\n<li>Maritime facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The correct option depends on whether the company needs office space, storage, manufacturing capacity, logistics infrastructure, or a facility designed around a specific permitted activity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-financial-incentives-do-qatars-free-zones-offer\"><\/span>What Financial Incentives Do Qatar&#8217;s Free Zones Offer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>QFZ&#8217;s incentives are one of the main reasons international companies consider establishing operations within the zones.<\/p>\n<p>According to QFZ, qualifying investors benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>100% foreign ownership<\/li>\n<li>20-year renewable corporate tax holidays<\/li>\n<li>Zero customs duties on imports into the free zones under the applicable framework<\/li>\n<li>Full capital repatriation<\/li>\n<li>No individual income tax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>QFZ also states that goods can be stored, manufactured, produced, processed, or re-exported within the zones without customs duties, while goods entering Qatar&#8217;s local market are subject to the applicable customs procedures.<\/p>\n<p>These incentives should not be interpreted as a blanket exemption for every company or transaction. Eligibility depends on the applicable QFZ framework, activity, licensing, and use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-does-free-zone-leasing-work\"><\/span>How Does Free Zone Leasing Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/en\/buy\/warehouse-for-sale\">Commercial property<\/a> inside a QFZ is governed by a specific land lease and use framework. Under the current QFZ regulations, a lease may take the form of a Master Lease or Sub-Lease and must be in writing, use the prescribed form, be registered in the Lease Register, and receive Authority approval.<\/p>\n<p>The permitted use must also correspond to the company&#8217;s permitted activity.<\/p>\n<p>This means an investor should not select a property first and assume that any business can operate from it. The company&#8217;s activity and the property&#8217;s approved use need to align.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-about-subleasing\"><\/span>What About Subleasing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Subleasing and assignment are regulated. <a href=\"https:\/\/qfz.gov.qa\/authority\/regulation\/\">QFZ&#8217;s framework requires Authority approval<\/a> for relevant subleasing or assignment arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly important for investors considering a property strategy based on leasing space to another business. The potential income model must be checked against the applicable QFZ regulations and lease terms before committing capital.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-does-location-matter-so-much\"><\/span>Why Does Location Matter So Much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invest-in-Qatar.jpg\" alt=\"Invest in Qatar\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invest-in-Qatar.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invest-in-Qatar-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Invest-in-Qatar-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The strongest property advantage of the QFZ model is its connection to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatars-road-connectivity-shapes-residential-demand-urban-growth\/\">major transport infrastructure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>QFZ states that its free zones provide direct access to Qatar&#8217;s airport and seaport infrastructure. Its current logistics information says <a href=\"https:\/\/qfz.gov.qa\/why_qatar\/knowledge-economy\/\">more than 60% of the world&#8217;s population is within eight hours&#8217; flying time<\/a> and five days&#8217; sailing time from the zones.<\/p>\n<p>For businesses, that connectivity can influence the appropriate property location.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ras-bufontas-is-better-aligned-with\"><\/span>Ras Bufontas is better aligned with:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Air cargo and time-sensitive goods<\/li>\n<li>Pharmaceuticals<\/li>\n<li>Technology businesses<\/li>\n<li>Consumer products<\/li>\n<li>Light manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"umm-alhoul-is-better-aligned-with\"><\/span>Umm Alhoul is better aligned with:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Maritime businesses<\/li>\n<li>Sea freight<\/li>\n<li>Heavy manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Logistics<\/li>\n<li>Industrial activities<\/li>\n<li>Petrochemical-related industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-a-qatar-free-zone-the-same-as-a-freehold-property-area\"><\/span>Is a Qatar Free Zone the Same as a Freehold Property Area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. This is one of the most important distinctions for property investors.<\/p>\n<p>A free zone is an economic and regulatory area designed for businesses, while freehold property concerns real estate ownership rights under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/qatar-real-estate-ownership-updates\/\">Qatar&#8217;s property ownership framework<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>QFZs&#8217; current land regulations specifically govern the lease, occupation, and use of real property within the free zones.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, an investor interested in commercial real estate should first determine whether the objective is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Establishing a business in a QFZ<\/li>\n<li>Leasing a commercial facility<\/li>\n<li>Developing a facility on a serviced plot<\/li>\n<li>Investing in conventional commercial property<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/blog\/guide-buy-property-expat\/\">Purchasing property under Qatar&#8217;s applicable ownership framework<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are different investment decisions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-investors-check-before-choosing-a-free-zone\"><\/span>What Should Investors Check Before Choosing a Free Zone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The right zone depends on the business model, property requirement, and permitted activity.<\/p>\n<p>Before committing, verify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether the proposed activity is on the QFZ permitted activities list<\/li>\n<li>Whether the required property type is available<\/li>\n<li>Whether the location supports the company&#8217;s supply chain<\/li>\n<li>Lease structure and duration<\/li>\n<li>Service charges and other applicable fees<\/li>\n<li>Construction or fit-out requirements<\/li>\n<li>Utility availability<\/li>\n<li>Customs treatment for imported goods<\/li>\n<li>Rules governing local-market sales<\/li>\n<li>Sublease or assignment restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Building and planning approvals<\/li>\n<li>Exit and transfer provisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>QFZ maintains dedicated regulations covering licensing, land use, building permits, planning, companies, and other areas, so due diligence should cover more than the headline tax incentives.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-the-current-investor-base-tell-us\"><\/span>What Does the Current Investor Base Tell Us?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is measurable evidence that international companies are already using the QFZ ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>In April 2026, QFZ reported that its investor base had grown to more than 800 companies representing over 60 countries.<\/p>\n<p>That figure does not prove that every free-zone property will appreciate or generate a particular return. It does, however, provide a concrete indication of the international business presence already established within the QFZ ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>For property investors, the more relevant question is whether a specific facility benefits from that business activity through location, permitted use, infrastructure, and tenant demand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-fgrealty-can-help\"><\/span>How FGREALTY Can Help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/\">FGREALTY<\/a> can help international businesses and commercial property seekers compare suitable property options across Qatar based on location, use, size, accessibility, and business requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Our commercial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/en\/find-agent\">real estate agent<\/a> support can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sourcing verified commercial listings<\/li>\n<li>Identifying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgrealty.qa\/en\/buy\/offices-for-sale\">suitable office<\/a>, warehouse, industrial, and other commercial properties<\/li>\n<li>Comparing locations based on business requirements<\/li>\n<li>Arranging property viewings<\/li>\n<li>Providing local area and property insights<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the commercial leasing or acquisition process<\/li>\n<li>Helping international clients understand the practical property considerations before making a decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For QFZ-specific licensing, regulatory, tax, and legal matters, investors should confirm the applicable requirements directly with Qatar Free Zones Authority and qualified professional advisers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- faq-start --><br \/>\nQ: <strong>Can a company sell goods from a Qatar free zone into the local market?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Goods entering Qatar&#8217;s local market are subject to the applicable customs procedures, unlike qualifying goods handled within the free zone for storage, processing, manufacturing, or re-export.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <strong>Are free-zone properties suitable for residential use?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: QFZ real property must be suitable for the licensed permitted activity. Its land-use framework is designed around approved commercial and economic activities rather than residential occupation.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <strong>Can investors build their own facilities in a Qatar free zone?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes. QFZ states that companies can use serviced plots and either build their own facilities, have QFZ build to their specifications, or use pre-built facilities where available.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <strong>Which Qatar free zone is closer to Hamad International Airport?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Ras Bufontas is the airport free zone and is directly adjacent to Hamad International Airport. It covers 4 km\u00b2 and focuses on sectors including logistics, technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and light manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <strong>Which free zone is designed around maritime and port-related activity?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Umm Alhoul is the port free zone near Hamad Port. 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