JAFZA

Located on the Gulf of Oman, the emirate has continued to expand its role in international shipping, with the latest investment expected to bring additional business activity, employment opportunities and long-term economic growth

The expansion aligns with RTA’s broader strategy to keep pace with the emirate’s continued urban development and population growth

The new hub is expected to support the movement of automotive spare parts across the GCC region, Africa and other markets by leveraging Dubai’s position as a logistics and trade centre

The agreement marks another step in Dubai’s broader efforts to improve road safety, enhance service quality across its transport infrastructure

Sony MEA, which has been based in Jafza for more than three decades, said the project reinforces its long-term commitment to the UAE as a regional hub for operations across the Middle East and Africa

The first phase of operations will focus on meat and protein production under Solico’s flagship brand Pemina

The new facility will integrate 20 Industry 4.0 technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The project, expected to be completed by 2026, is positioned to meet rising demand in high-growth, cost-sensitive markets across the region

As Jafza marks four decades of operations, DP World GCC CEO reflects on its evolution from a modest cargo base to one of the world’s most advanced trade ecosystems

DP World has since replicated Jafza’s model across 11 zones globally, including in the UK, India, Dominican Republic, and Somaliland