About Sharjah Media City (Shams)
Sharjah Media City, known as Shams, is a free zone in Sharjah for media, creative and digital businesses. It was launched in 2017.
Shams offers licences for activities such as publishing, broadcasting, advertising, digital media, design, events, content creation and other creative services.
It has become popular with freelancers, small agencies and content creators because of affordable licence packages and simple setup procedures, often handled online.
Freelance permits allow individuals to work independently in creative fields while holding a valid licence and residence visa.
Sharjah has a strong cultural identity, with major events such as the Sharjah International Book Fair, which supports its positioning as a home for media and creative industries.
The growth of digital content, social media and influencer marketing has increased demand for licences that cover creative and digital work.
Startups UAE lists Sharjah Media City among the UAE's media and creative free zones.
Shams offers licences for activities such as publishing, broadcasting, advertising, digital media, design, events, content creation and other creative services.
It has become popular with freelancers, small agencies and content creators because of affordable licence packages and simple setup procedures, often handled online.
Freelance permits allow individuals to work independently in creative fields while holding a valid licence and residence visa.
Sharjah has a strong cultural identity, with major events such as the Sharjah International Book Fair, which supports its positioning as a home for media and creative industries.
The growth of digital content, social media and influencer marketing has increased demand for licences that cover creative and digital work.
Startups UAE lists Sharjah Media City among the UAE's media and creative free zones.