The first free zone in the Middle East dedicated to meeting the needs of the science sector, Dubai Science Park houses hundreds of companies employing more than 3,000 scientific professionals, first-rate office spaces and laboratories. The infrastructure caters alike to entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and multinational joint stock companies operating in scientific research sectors. The free zone supports innovation, and its flexible environment fosters scientific research, creativity and modernisation. Located in Al Barsha South, it also facilitates interaction between government institutions, investors and experts.