Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone was established in April 1998 and was established by Shaikh Rashid Bin Ahmed Al Molla, ruler of  Umm Al Quwain.

Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone is 55 Kms away from Dubai International Airport. The Ahmed Bin Rashid Port and Free Zone is located on the West Coast of the United Arab Emirates.

The Authority concluded construction contracts in March 1988 and construction of the First Unit together with the expansion of services commenced on 1st April 1988.

The Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone was set up within the confines of the Ahmed Bin Rashid Port. It consists of 845 m of quay wall, 400 m of which can handle ocean going vessels and 118,000 sq. m of land reserved for light industrial development. UAE Free Zone Authority provides administrative support to the resident companies as well as the usual free zone incentives.

Standard services of water, electricity, communications, and labor accommodation are all available. In addition, the Free Zone provides a comprehensive administrative and logistic support to the tenant.