Economic Zones World
EZW assessed top performer in Human Resource Development initiatives in the region
Global free zone operator Economic Zones World took home the top award at the GCC HR Excellence Awards 2011 held recently as part of the 6th Human Assets Expansion Middle East Summit, by securing the first place in the Best Training Strategy category. The organisation’s diverse and innovative training programmes as well its commitment... »
Jafza proposes working groups to support industrial sectors in Free Zone
Jafza officials taking part in the recent Customer Strategic Forum have called for the establishment of working groups representing the large industries based in the free zone to collectively address operational issues and make strategic recommendations to boost growth. The forum, the third in a series of industry events initiated by Jafza to accelerate... »
Caterpillar begins construction on regional parts distribution centre in Jafza
Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., has formally launched construction work on a new regional parts distribution centre in Jafza. The 450,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility, known as the Middle East Distribution Centre, will strengthen Cat Logistics’ primary after-market parts support network in the Middle East and Africa region.... »
Jafza’s 2nd Customer Strategic Forum highlights sector-related growth opportunities and issues
Jafza recently organised a Strategic Forum for leading players in the Chemical, Oil and Gas sector in the free zone. The Forum is part of a series of industry-specific events launched by Jafza earlier this year, designed to create strategic dialogue with top industry executives on sector-specific issues. Jafza hosted a similar event for... »
Economic Zones World, one of the first in the region, to implement innovative new project management system
Economic Zones World (EZW) recently became one of the first companies in the region to successfully implement an advanced, best-in-class project management system expected to enhance the company’s operations and efficiencies, in keeping with its commitment to enhancing technology, people and process as part of its customer centric approach to doing business. The system... »
Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum