Its sector includes 174 companies from 41 countries
“Jafza”: 12% growth in the base of customers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
Jafza is the only free zone that has the capacity to support the local manufacturing of the healthcare sector.
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Abdullah bin Demaithan: "Our commercial and logistic center has contributed to accelerating the distribution of medical supplies to combat (Covid-19) around the world."
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Jebel Ali Free Zone "Jafza", within the portfolio of "DP World - Emirates Region", recorded a 12% growth in its customer base in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector between 2019-2020.
Jafza said in a statement yesterday that the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries are among the most important sectors contributing to it, and one of the economic pillars in the free zone, pointing out that it extends over an area of about 170 square kilometers, and currently includes 174 companies from 41 countries, providing Job opportunities for about 1100 employees.
Jafza indicated that the sector's trade volume in 2019 reached about 25,000 metric tons, with a value of about 900 million dirhams.
Smooth communication
Abdullah bin Demaithan, CEO and General Manager of DP World - Emirates Region and Jafza, said that the sudden boom in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector at Jafza highlighted the key competencies of the sector in the Middle East, and the seamless communication it provides. DP World - Emirates Region" for more than 3.5 billion consumers, through its highly efficient logistics center in Jebel Ali, which includes "Jafza" and "Jebel Ali Port".
He added: "Our commercial and logistical center has accelerated the distribution of medical supplies to combat the (Covid-19) pandemic around the world, and played a key role within the Dubai initiative launched in January 2021 (the Logistical Alliance for Vaccine Distribution).
As a leading global enabler of smart trade, (DP World - UAE Region) has been keen to ensure the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain despite the fluctuations in the market.”
local manufacturing
According to the statement, “Jafza” is the only free zone that has the ability to support the local manufacturing of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector, as it has facilities dedicated to storing materials needed for the “Covid-19” vaccine campaigns. Jebel Ali Port also contributes to supporting the pharmaceutical trade with its temperature-controlled warehouses, in addition to being equipped with more than 10,000 points to operate refrigerated containers distributed across its terminals. Jafza offers many incentives, including the provision of on-demand warehouses with short-term lease contracts, multiple storage options, as well as no value-added tax or customs duties. Cost-effective transportation services also help speed up deliveries for the benefit of companies operating in Jebel Ali.
It is noteworthy that "DP World - Emirates Region" and "Jafza" are participating in the Arab Health Exhibition 2021, which is specialized in the field of medical equipment in the Middle East.
Their participation in the exhibition will open new horizons for growth for companies in this sector, which will add value to the UAE economy.
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