"Jafza".. 40 years of empowerment

Dubai, May 5 / WAM / The Jabal Ali Free Zone “Jafza” is a leading development model in supporting global supply chains and facilitating international trade movement, based on a four -decade -long legacy of achievements.
“Javza” revealed today that its investments over the next three years amount to 8.5 billion dirhams.
The free zone confirms its role in attracting foreign direct investments, as these investments have exceeded 110 billion dirhams over the past two decades.
Abdullah bin Damithan, CEO and General Manager, “DB and Reclore”, reviewed the Gulf Cooperation Council states, and Abdullah Al Hashemi, CEO of Operations, CEOs and free zones in “DB and Bred” countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, during a press interview today, the most prominent stations of “Javza” development, and the pivotal role it plays in supporting the national economy, keeping pace with transformations, and speeding up digital transformation.
Abdullah bin Damithan said that the basic idea of ​​the establishment of “Jafza” was launched in 1980, when the first legal framework for a free zone in the country was established, and “Javza” began its actual activity in 1985 with the service of only 19 companies, while today it includes more than 11 thousand companies, and provides more than 160 thousand direct jobs.
He added that the free zone, along with the Port of Jebel Ali, contributes about 36% of the GDP of the Emirate of Dubai, stressing that the emirate has become the third largest city in the world in re -exporting goods, benefiting from the advanced infrastructure, the strategic geographical location, and the smart logistical services provided by “DP and Reld”.
He explained that “Jafza” has witnessed great transformations during the past two decades, and has successfully dealt with various fluctuations during the past years.
Regarding geopolitical challenges, Bin Damithan stressed that the UAE adopts a policy of diversifying partners.
He affirmed the impact of comprehensive economic partnership agreements, which numbered 20 agreements, in raising the rates of merchants and performance, pointing out that trade with India, for example, has increased by 15% since the agreement entered into force.
He emphasized that “DPDDRDD” adopts an operational model that combines ports, free zones, logistics and digital technology, to facilitate the goods trip from the factory to the consumer.
He said: We do not promise ourselves just operators, but rather partners in global supply chains.
He pointed out that the development of free zones in the region in general constitutes an opportunity to improve and expand, stressing that the presence of more than 28 economic areas in the emirate contributed to diversifying opportunities and increasing the volume of trade.
He explained that “Jafza” recorded 15% growth in the volume of trade within one year, to exceed 700 billion dirhams, representing about 24% of the total non -oil Dubai trade that Dubai witnessed last year.
He pointed to the “Javza” contribution to attracting foreign investments, pointing out that it reached 5.4 billion dirhams during the past year, while it reached 110 billion dirhams over the past twenty years.
He emphasized the quality of industries and products issued by “Jafza”, citing some companies such as “Lipton”, which distributes more than 60 countries and the Gulf Sugar Factory, which is exported to more than 40 countries.
He explained that the products that are made are subject to the standards of importing countries.
He stressed that the logistical corridor between the free zone and the Al Maktoum Airport contributes to facilitating the movement of goods and reducing costs and time.
He indicated that customers view the region as an integrated work system that contributes to the efficiency of operations in general.
For his part, Abdullah Al -Hashemi revealed an investment plan worth 8.5 billion dirhams that extend over three years, and it is distributed over three main axes: one billion dirhams to develop infrastructure, 3.48 billion dirhams to launch new products and facilities in the free zone of Jabal Ali, and 4.1 billion dirhams to establish specialized markets.
He said: Among the projects are “Mart Spices”, which is considered a global gate and commercial platform for Indian manufacturers and exporters, enabling them to reach global markets.
He explained that the process of financing new projects is carried out from the revenues obtained from the Gulf region, as well as through the financing programs that the parent company “Dubai Ports”, in addition to developing some projects through a partnership with the private sector.
Al -Hashemi explained that the infrastructure is witnessing qualitative transformations to keep pace with the requirements of investors, as the demand for small warehouses is no longer, but rather huge facilities with heights of up to 17 meters.
He added: We are currently developing multi -storey warehouses to provide more efficient logistical solutions, capable of serving several customers in the same facility.
He stressed that “Javza” has completed more than a million square feet of the areas within the first stage of “Javza Logistics Park”, and is currently working on implementing projects to provide 1.7 million square feet during the next three years.
He pointed out that the occupancy rate reaches 95% for warehouses, 92% of the land is leased, and 94% for offices.
Abdullah Al -Hashemi emphasized the commitment of “DB World” to achieve the goals of the Dubai Economic Agency 2033, which seeks to double the volume of foreign trade to 25.6 trillion dirhams over the next decade, indicating that all current projects contribute to supporting this vision, and strengthening the Dubai site as a global center for trade and logistical services.
He pointed out that one of the most important elements of sustainability is the confidence of investors, pointing out that the number of companies in the region increases annually by hundreds, while companies that come out annually do not exceed 100 or 150 companies only, and not including any of the major companies.
Al -Hashemi stressed that the free zone in Jabal Ali does not depend on one economic sector, but rather provides a balanced environment that supports various sectors, pointing out that about 34% of companies fall under the manufacturing industries, and 35% within the logistics sector in addition to the trade sector, in addition to other companies such as support services.

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