JAFZA

Jafza attracts 267 new companies during H1, 2017

Dubai - Musimchronicle

The Dubai-based Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, attracted 267 new companies from 48 countries around the world, in first half (H1) of 2017, marking a growth of 6 percent compared to the same period last year Maintaining its position as a preferred investment destination for large-scale industrial and commercial projects coming into the UAE, the free zone also leased moreRead more

Nasdaq Dubai optimistic about 2017 after robust performance

Dubai - Arab today

After many achievements last year, Hamed Ali, the chief executive of Nasdaq Dubai still has a full plate and is optimistic about 2017. Just over three months into the year, Nasdaq Dubai is on a firm footing with six listings so far. “We are performing really well. 2017 would be a good year for us. We already have a goodRead more

Welcomes the F&B solution of the future

Dubai - Arab Today

A bright new face is set to make its mark on Dubai’s F&B sector. The Dutch-inspired concept Gourmet Stop is the region’s first fresh, gourmet, food-dispensing machine and has burst on to the scene with two new branches in Dubai Outsource City and Dubai Production City. The innovative thinker behind this venture is entrepreneur Stephanie Khouri, Founder & Managing PartnerRead more

The Roads and Transport Authority urges safe driving in fog, rain

Dubai - Arab Today

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged motorists to drive safely during foggy and rainy conditions. The call was part of the RTA’s seasonal campaign to raise motorists’ awareness about responsible driving under changing weather conditions. The past few days have seen Dubai waking up to dense, foggy mornings. Maitha Mohammad Bin Adai, CEO of RTA Traffic and RoadsRead more

Fire breaks out in building in Jebel Ali Free Zone

Dubai - ArabToday

A fire broke out in a building at Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) at around 4pm on Wednesday. A witness said that a building behind them erupted in flames. “The building on fire is behind us. There was a lot of smoke earlier,” the witness, a security guard in a plastic cap manufacturing company, adding he is unsure if theRead more

JAFZA announces 15% growth in registered petroleum industry companies

Dubai - WAM

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), part of DP World and the UAE’s flagship trade and logistics hub, has seen a 15 percent growth in the number of petrochemicals, oil and gas companies registered in the free zone. The announcement was made at a forum held at the National Industries Park in Dubai to promote the growth of the sector inRead more

Jafza registers 8% growth in companies on annual basis

Dubai - WAM

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the flagship free zone entity of Dubai and the trade and logistics hub for the wider Middle East region, has achieved strong performance in terms of the quality of investments and the number of new companies registered in 2015. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World and Chairman of Ports, Customs andRead more