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  Encyclopedia: Jebel ali free zone
The Free Zone was therefore built around Jebel Ali Port, the most modern and technologically advanced port in the region--and the largest man-made port in the world.
Jebel Ali is one of the two major terminals operated by Dubai Ports Authority (DPA), one located in Jebel Ali and the other in Dubai City.
Jafza (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority), which is positioning itself as Dubai Business Hub as part of a new corporate identity, has moved into the next level of diversification with the launch of South Zone, an ambitious project committed to developing specific industry sectors through eight different clusters.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Jebel-ali-free-zone   (629 words)

  
 Jebel Ali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jebel Ali (جبل علي in Arabic) (also sometime written "Mina Jabal Ali") is a port ("Mina" in Arabic) town, located thirty-five kilometres southwest of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Jebel Ali is the world's largest man-made harbour and the biggest port in the Middle East.
It is located 24°N and 55°02'E. The Jebel ali free zone, established in 1985, is the industrial area surrouding the Jebel Ali port.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jebel_Ali   (206 words)

  
 Jebel Ali Free Zone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) is located in the emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone is run by the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA).
Jebel Ali is a political refuge in the science fiction movie Code 46.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jebel_Ali_Free_Zone   (164 words)

  
 Gulfnews: Jebel Ali Free Zone plays major role in attracting industries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Jebel Ali Free Zone has played an influential role in attracting manufacturing industries and, today, hundreds of factories cover a wide range of manufacturing fields.
Jebel Ali Free Zone has contributed to the development of the manufacturing sector, as it attracted foreign direct investment that was seeking a hub in the regional market.
Although trade dominated the economic activity in Jebel Ali during 2000 with 1,494 establishments of the total 1,897 establishments operating in such activity, industry comprised the second largest sector with 17 per cent of economic activity while services comprised 4 per cent.
archive.gulfnews.com /articles/02/01/10/37424.html   (803 words)

  
 Mina Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali is part of the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Jebel Ali has become a favorite port of Navy ships in the Gulf, and is the most frequented port outside of the United States.
The port of Jebel Ali is situated 35km SW of the city of Dubai.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/jebel-ali.htm   (700 words)

  
 News Updates
Freezex 2003, the First International Exhibition and Conference on Free Zones and Technology Parks ever to be held in the Middle East, Africa and CIS countries, was officially launched today by HH Sheikh Hasher Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Director of Information, Government of Dubai during an elegant function at the Emirates Towers.
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority has always supported the exchange of information with free zones from other countries and Freezex 2003 provides the welcome opportunity for us to directly interact with the diverse range of investors, free zone operators, administrators, builders and service providers that will visit during the event.
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing are assisting the organisers in promoting the event worldwide.
www.alfajer.net /freezex/news.html   (684 words)

  
 Jebel Ali adds facilities to meet demand growth - Zawya.com | Middle East Business News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority is expanding its facilities to meet demand and expects its newly developed areas to be occupied quickly, zone representatives said.
Jebel Ali Port is also expanding, and construction work on a series of 1,200 metre berths has started, Bin Sulayem said.
"The zone will be an ideal base for the Transworld Group to focus on their shipping and allied services, as the free zone offers a range of facilities and benefits that are of international standards," he said.
www.zawya.com /story.cfm/160789   (394 words)

  
 Free economic zone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sometimes they are called free ports, by an analogy with free ports known for a long time in history - the ports free of customs or with favorable customs regulations, e.g., the free port of Trieste.
Very often free ports are parts of free economic zones.
All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License (see Copyrights for details).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Free_economic_zone   (148 words)

  
 Corporate Dubai 2005
It is the first free zone in the world to achieve ISO 9002 certification.
Jebel Ali Free Zone is home to over 2,300 companies from some 100 countries including global brands like Acer, Black and Decker, Compaq, Daewoo, GAP, Honda, Johnson and Johnson, Nestle, Nissan, Nivea, Philips, Samsung, Sony, Bridgestone, Bayer, Hewlett-Packard, Xerox, Nokia, Toshiba and DaimlerChrysler, among others, have established a presence in the JAFZ.
JAFZ also allows 100% foreign ownership of companies as well as full repatriation of capital and profits and there are no corporate and income taxes, abundant and cheap energy supplies, and no currency restrictions.
www.net-wave.net /eventpartners/jebel_ali.html   (241 words)

  
 United Arab Emirates - Investment and Trade Issues - IPR Country Guide
The principal advantage of free trade zones in the UAE, and especially Jebel Ali, is that companies locating in a free zone may be 100 percent foreign owned.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone provides an opportunity to businesses to base their manufacturing, warehousing and trading operations in the Free Zone without the normal requirements attendant to the conduct of business in the Arab Gulf States.
Businesses in Jebel Ali are exempted from the requirement of local ownership, payment of taxes and duties and are guarantied the freedom to transfer capital, profits and salaries.
www.infoprod.co.il /country/uae2f.htm   (1020 words)

  
 Jebal Ali Free Zone
When Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) was established, the Government of Dubai was determined that it would be accorded the same importance as every other major project in the country.
This is underlined by the ISO 9002 certification – the first Free Zone in the world to receive this coveted recognition.
Jebel Ali Port, within the Free Zone, is the largest man-made port in the world.
www.sugandh.org /jafz.html   (675 words)

  
 InternationalReports.net : Dubai, UAE 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
It is fair to say that the success of Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone laid the foundations for the emergence of Dubai as a modern city.
Jebel Ali has enjoyed two decades of success, but there is no danger of complacency.
Meanwhile, new free zone projects such as Dubai Aid City, Dubai Maritime City and Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre are building on the foundations laid by Jebel Ali Free Zone.
www.internationalreports.net /middleeast/dubai/2003/3freezone.html   (763 words)

  
 Tenders Direct: News Item   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafz), with its excellent logistics facilities and shipping links with all major ports, is set to become the procurement hub for the $150 billion reconstruction of Iraq in the next five to seven years.
In preparation for its role in Iraq reconstruction Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafz) and Dubai Aid City (DAC), a logistics centre specially created in the JAFZ will participate together in the Rebuild Iraq 2004 exhibition, which will be held in Kuwait from January 19-23.
Jafz is participating in the exhibition with a official 380 square metre pavilion with 20 companies.
www.tendersdirect.co.uk /news/PPF/ID/14101/Shownews.asp   (373 words)

  
 albawaba.com middle east news information::Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority participates in Rebuild Iraq 2005
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) has announced their participation in Rebuild Iraq 2005- the Second International Trade Exhibition for Rebuilding of Iraq to be held from April 4 -7, 2005 in Amman, Jordan.
The show, which is in the second year running, is a highly specialised show that focuses on the rebuilding of Iraq's critical infrastructure in electricity, water, oil, health, transportation, agriculture, and telecommunications sectors.
Jafza offers a range of advantages to companies who plan to set up operations in the zone, like simple administrative procedures, zero duties on all import and export goods and machineries within the free zone, modern communication facilities and excellent support services.
www.menareport.com /en/business/182135   (518 words)

  
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Outside the Jebel Ali Free Zone, commercial law in the United Arab Emirates requires foreigners to go into business with local U.A.E. firms or sponsors who are entitled to own at least 51 percent of the business and its profits.
The Free Zone is located 35 kilometers southwest of Dubai city and is built around the world's largest man-made port.
When Jebel Ali opened in 1985, Indian and Gulf state companies were first in the door.
www.wisconsinproject.org /countries/dubai/jebelali.html   (544 words)

  
 Dubai Handbook
The Jebel Ali Free Zone was established in 1985 with the specific purpose of facilitating investment.
The option of setting up in Jebel Ali is therefore most suitable for companies intending to use Dubai as a regional manufacturing or distribution base and where most or all of their turnover is going to be outside the UAE.
A Free Zone Establishment - or FZE - is an establishment formed and registered in Jebel Ali and regulated solely by the Free Zone Authority.
www.khaleejtimes.co.ae /handbook/jafz.htm   (1004 words)

  
 Jebel Ali - Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The deluxe Palm Tree Court and Spa and the Jebel Ali Hotel are both located within 128 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, with fish-filled streams and 800 metres of private beach.
The Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa is located some 2.5 Kilometers from the trunk of the exciting Jebel Ali Palm Island Development.
Jebel Ali Palm is a large man made island in the shape of a palm tree which will be location for a variety of entertainment and residential complexes once it is completed.
www.jebelalihotel.com /jebel_intro.asp   (222 words)

  
 @FREE ZONES @WORLD FREE ZONES@Free Zones & Industrial Zones-@Citynews@Gulf Citynews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
While the free zones are designed to complement and contribute to Dubai's growth and development, their legal status is quite distinct.
The option of setting up in the free zones is therefore most suitable for companies intending to use Dubai as a regional manufacturing or distribution base and where most or all of their turnover is going to be outside the UAE.
The Harbor Free Zone is a fenced-in area of 57 acres.
www.citydiscovery.net /freezone2.htm   (420 words)

  
 MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network News: Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ), established in 1985 as the ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ), established in 1985 as the world's largest man-made port, marked significant growth this year as more than 4,500 companies are operating in the zone as compared to 3,800 companies in 2004, Khaleej Times learnt.
According to a report, the Jafza success is attributed to various facilities and benefits offered by the free zone which includes 100 per cent ownership, full assistance to set up business and operate within an environment free from red tape and annoying restrictions.
The free zone with all its modern ventures, technology and business opportunities is determined to remain a powerful symbol that helps drive the development of Dubai, providing exciting and unlimited possibilities for industrial development.
www.menafn.com /qn_news_story_s.asp?storyid=102524   (634 words)

  
 The Daily Star - Business Articles - Jebel Ali Free Zone expects 24 pct growth in 2004
BEIRUT: The Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone is targeting a 40-45 percent growth in the number of companies operating from the zone by 2006 when infrastructure expansion projects are to be completed.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority is spending $273 million to build two 18-story and one 7-story office complexes, new warehouses and internal road networks.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone, an investment, tax free zone established in 1985, is set to record 24 percent growth this year with 3,800 companies.
www.dailystar.com.lb /article.asp?edition_id=10&categ_id=3&article_id=11107   (302 words)

  
 Gulfnews: Value of premises in Jafz touches Dh3b   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Ahmed Butti Ahmed, managing director of Jebel Ali Free Zone, said that out of the 2,200 companies in the free zone, 600 own the premises from which they operate.
Butti acknowledged the fact that the business, finance and legal frameworks have supported and contributed to the growth of the Jebel Ali Free Zone - a fact that is proven by the large numbers of international investors attracted by the progressive and innovative nature of business in Dubai.
Butti said that in the light of the growing trend for companies to build their own premises in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, rather than lease ready-built warehousing, factories and office buildings from the authority, the mortgage decree is of particular significance.
archive.gulfnews.com /articles/02/04/16/47841.html   (330 words)

  
 Oriental Press Website
Oriental's book production facility based in Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, is one of the leading business and commercial centres of the region.
When the Jebel Ali Free Zone was established, the Government of Dubai was determined that it would be accorded the same importance  as every other major project in the country.
With 80%  of Dubai's economy dependant on trade, the Jebel Ali Free Zone represents the positive pro-business attitude of Dubai.
www.oriental-press.com /jebel_ali.asp   (230 words)

  
 Jebel Ali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The JACC is situated outside the bounded area of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) which came into being through a decree in May 6,1980.
The goods temporarily taken out of the Free Zone on this bill should be brought back within 90 days and the claim for refund the deposit should be submitted to the JACC within 30 days of the expiry time of bringing the goods back to the FZ.
For all Free Zone Export Bills, whether deposit paid or not or, otherwise, exported on 'ship-shore-ship' basis, the key document of exit/entry certificate with full endorsement by the exit point Customs authorities should be submitted to the JACC within the stipulated time.
www.dxbcustoms.gov.ae /content/ports/jebelAli.asp   (1021 words)

  
 Analysis of offshore business activities in Dubai
The approval of the Decree, which allows for Financial Free Zones to be established in the UAE, marked a significant step forward for the Centre, which hosted a summit between the World Bank and the IMF in September.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) was established in 1985 with the specific purpose of facilitating investment.
Jebel Ali terminal offers efficient cargo handling, and with rates among the lowest in the world, the prospect for exporting is good.
www.lowtax.net /lowtax/html/dubai/jdbobs.html   (4249 words)

  
 Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone woos India companies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone Authority is wooing Indian companies which are in the business of manufacturing and trading to setup business units.
He said several Indian companies are now operating in the free trade zone, as per the figures availbale a total of $1.56 billion worth export was done by Indian companies at Jebel Ali during 2001.
Ahmed said that Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone is the distribution hub, combining the services of the best port in West Asia with efficient and dynamic infrastructure, stable regulations and well developed communications and transportation systems.
www.namasthenri.com /snippets/0510.htm   (186 words)

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