Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) Have Signed a Collaboration Agreement That Will Bring Warehousing Solutions and Logistic Services to Member Companies Registered in the DMCC Free Zone.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, explains: “Since its establishment almost 35 years ago, Jafza has played a crucial role in making Dubai the global centre for trade it is today. Under our agreement, DMCC member companies will gain access to all of Jafza’s state-of-the-art warehousing and logistical services at no extra charge through a single point of contact. This collaborative agreement provides a strong incentive for DMCC-based companies to leverage the facilities available at Jafza while streamlining our business processes to support our customers.”
Mohammed Al Muallem, Chief Executive Officer and Manager Director of DP World, UAE Region and CEO of Jafza, said: “Collaboration is an essential part of growing together for our nation’s economy. Jafza is pleased to be offering a new benefit which will increase commercial activities through our facilities.”
Al Muallem added: “We have excellent multimodal connectivity which will be a boon for member companies at DMCC wanting to import and export goods in and through Dubai. This, in turn, plays a key role in Dubai’s growth and both organisations show a strong commitment to reinforcing the UAE’s economic and commercial strength” The agreement sees Jafza provide DMCC member companies with its full portfolio of warehousing solutions and logistics services, encouraging trading through the emirate. Moreover, DMCC member companies will be exempt from registration and licensing fees related to this new service.