Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)

Alam Steel and Macsteel SA have announced a 50-50 joint venture to set up the Middle-East's first service centre for processing high grade steel.

Met office predicts adverse weather will continue on Monday, warns motorists of poor visibility.

Nicolas Bouquay, vice president, North Star shares his views on the state of the facilities management market.

Having just unveiled new offices in Dubai, Samir Badro, CEO of the Greenline Group, tells Laura Collacott why he decided to turn his design skills from the land to the sea by establishing a yacht interiors division.

Logistics Middle East profiles ten of leading free zone facilities and pays tribute to their contribution.

Following the success of the inaugural Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATA) last year, the prestigious ceremony returns to Dubai in May to celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies within the Middle East's booming logistics industry.

CEO of subsidiary DP World says continent needs more foreign investment.

Millions of dollars worth of illicit goods make their way around the world via a complex trading route.

Supermarket supplier Al Bayader International is expanding and tapping into the convenience retail boom.

Oilfield service provider Baker Hughes to open new centre in Dubai.

Dubai free zone operator signs deal with Rakisa for $8bn Prince Abdul Aziz bin Mousaed Economic City.

BIG 5: Big 5 provides platform for UAE's leading free trade zone to address companies serving the construction sector.

Latest fire causes severe damage to warehouse, raises questions over safety of facilities in Jafza.

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority may spend up to $700mn on logistics centre in US community, reports say.

Dubai World Central's Abdulla Al Falasi on future of global logistics hubs and the phenomenon being built in Jebel Ali.

A look at the success of free zones throughout the region, and key logistics companies operating within them.

Christopher Sell finds out how one contractor is dealing with logistics and regulations on the Jumeirah Lake Towers development.

With many extras now included, rental deals have never looked so attractive to fleet managers.

The country is to allow 100% foreign ownership of some companies, minister says.

General Electric unit set to provide water and wastewater technology for Jebel Ali Free Zone project.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC) has set up a call centre for customers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The number of launching gantries used for the installation of viaduct deck segments for the Dubai Metro will increase from three to seven by the end of this month.

Cavotec experienced record growth during 2006, with annual turnover reaching US$27 million, compared to $16.3 million during the previous year.

As demand for automotive parts continues to flourish throughout the Middle East, Audi Volkswagen has driven ahead of competition by opening an ambitious warehousing facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone.

Booming business at Jebel Ali has helped establish China as Dubai's top trading partner.

The number of affluent women in the Middle East is rising sharply, but are there enough places for them to find financial advice and investment opportunities? Last month saw the launch of two new services which hope to tap into the billions of dollars in assets held by women across the region. Tamara Walid reports.

E-freight International has become the first logistics company to join the JAFZA managed free zone in Morocco.

The new expansion to the south of Jebel Ali Free Zone will host Supertech’s new AED 10 million facility, which will include office space, a warehouse, a showroom and a service centre.

Free zones, including JAFZA, are being exploited by counterfeiters of FMCG products, according to the WCO

In its continuing bid to become the benchmark of ‘21st Century Arabia’, the UAE has always been active in attracting foreign firms to set up shop in the country.

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The combination of Turkey’s decision to grant GCC visitors visas on arrival, and the emergence of cheap flights from most Middle Eastern countries to Istanbul, have helped the country’s tourism industry get back on track