Showcases its most prominent capabilities and potentials in the "Big Five 2021"

Jafza supports 3,300 construction companies

  • “Jafza” enabled companies to trade a total trade of 17 billion dirhams in 2020. From the source

  • Abdullah bin Demaithan: "Opening new horizons for companies' growth and enabling them to reach wider markets."

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Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a subsidiary of DP World - Emirates Region, confirmed that its participation in the "Big Five" exhibition, which will be held from 12 to 15 September 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Center, is of exceptional importance, as it will be presented A wide range of solutions that enable parties associated with the building and construction materials industry in the region to enter new markets and grow their businesses.

Jafza confirmed that, thanks to its logistical capabilities, it succeeded in supporting more than 3,300 companies in the field of construction, enabling them to trade a total trade of 17 billion dirhams in 2020, which constitutes 29% of the total volume of trade in the construction sector in the Emirate of Dubai.

engine for growth

The Executive Director and General Manager of DP World - Emirates Region and Jafza, Abdullah bin Demaithan, said that the building and construction materials sector is one of the most important business sectors in Jafza, and one of the most important drivers of growth, as it is the main indicator of development and prosperity for to countries.

He expected the building and construction materials industry in the UAE to witness a recovery and growth of 5.9% during 2021, with an average growth of 2.0% until 2025.

He added: "We are very confident in Jafza's ability to contribute significantly to increasing these numbers and establishing a better environment for the sector companies to thrive, as it is the commercial gateway to the Middle East and North Africa and beyond."

He continued, "We will not only open new horizons for the growth of companies operating in this industry, but we will also seek to enable them to reach wider markets and regions."

Integrated platform

Jebel Ali Port enhances Jafza's capabilities to reach 3.5 billion consumers in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and enables it to handle all types of cargo, including bulk cargo, through the general cargo terminal that includes 27 berths, and its area is Over 1.4 million square meters.

The capabilities of Jebel Ali Port, which provides connectivity with the world's ports, through more than 180 shipping lines, and more than 80 weekly navigation services, makes it the ideal destination for the export and import of building materials and other raw materials used in construction, in addition to the freight rates Competitive marine, operational flexibility, port connectivity with a large network of roads and land lines, and the availability of many logistical facilities;

Huge warehouses, logistical handling services and diversified warehouses, give it an exceptional competitive advantage.

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