Jafza
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... »
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.... »
Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum