14 May 2021 - 10:38 Ayeni Olusegun The Director of Customs Air Cargo and Private Airports, Ahmed Al Khanji, disclosed that the Free Zones in Ras Bu Funtas, Umm Al Houl, and Al Karaana would support Qatar’s economy to become less importdependent. The free zones aim to attract international companies to Qatar by providing them with business-friendly incentives. In the General Authority of Customs monthly newsletter, Al Khanji added that the free zone’s customs department handles imported goods to the companies to reduce customs procedures and then authorize the entry of these goods into or out of the area. “The Free Zones Authority in the country was established by Emiri decree to establish three free zones in the country, namely (Ras Bufontas, Umm Al Houl, and Al Karaana) to support the national economy and attract international companies to invest in them, by providing incentives for them, so that Qatar becomes a pioneer in light, medium and heavy industries. Qatar will also become an exporting country instead of being an importing country,” Al Khanji said.