Economic Zones World
Electronics & IT trade in Jafza registers average growth of 8.5% over five years
Electronics and IT companies based in Jafza generated trade worth AED 51 billion in 2009, compared to AED 35 billion in 2005, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.5 % in the five year period. The increasing trade reflects the steady growth enjoyed by the sector due to rising consumer demand in... »
Trade generated by Machinery and Equipment Sector in Jafza doubles to AED 115 billion in five years
Jafza announced today that companies in the Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing sector within the free zone have doubled trade volumes in the last five years, recording transactions worth AED 115 billion in 2010, compared to AED 59 billion in 2005. Commenting on the importance of the sector, Talal Al Hashimi, Managing Director, EZW-UAE Region... »
Jafza wins ‘Best International Logistics Project’ Award at leading Industry Event in Spain
Jafza reaffirmed its all-round operational excellence by winning the Best International Logistics Project Award at the 7th Logistics Awards held recently in Spain as part of the International Logistics and Material Handling Exhibition (SIL) 2011. The award reflects Jafza’s huge impact in global logistics industry in general and in Europe in particular. The high-profile... »
Economic Zones World senior official appointed VP of International Network for SMEs
Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi, Managing Director of Economic Zones World’s R&D arm Dubai Institute of Technology (DIT) and SVP, Corporate Communications, was recently appointed Vice President of the International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (INSME), underscoring the potential for SME development in the region. His appointment was made at the 7th INSME... »
Jafza records approx AED 3.8 million in annual electricity savings in key areas
Jafza, the flagship entity of Economic Zones World (EZW), announced on the occasion of World Environment Day that it has been steadily energising its green efforts and actively managing utility usage to ensure minimal impact on the environment. The Free Zone has managed to save 4700KWH of electricity and AED 3.8 million in one... »
Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum