Hamdan highlights Jafza's vital contribution to Dubai's economy

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, highlighted the role of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) as a vital pillar in Dubai's development journey and a pioneering model that had reinforced the emirate's position as a global hub for trade and logistics over four decades.

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"We take pride in what DP World has achieved through Jafza - not only in supporting economic diversification and expanding the investment base, but also in its active contribution to building a resilient economic system that keeps pace with global challenges and fosters the growth of supply chains and trade by enabling global partnerships. We look forward to an even greater role for Jafza in driving Dubai's comprehensive economic growth and supporting global trade through a unique ecosystem that combines innovation, integrated services, and multimodal connectivity - by land, sea, and air." Sheikh Hamdan's statement came as Jafza, the flagship free zone of DP World, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - marking four decades of partnership in promoting trade, supporting global business expansion, and reinforcing economic diversification in Dubai. Over the years, Jafza has come to be recognised as a global benchmark in the development of free zones and for good reason. Today, Jafza's model is being replicated globally as DP World helps countries secure resilient trade infrastructure in an increasingly volatile environment.