Issue 27: Vol 2 - 2011

EZW bi-monthly newsletter

JAFzA wINS DUBAI QUALITY AwARd

One of 3 companies to win highest accolade in recognition of focus on excellence
execution of all interaction with internal and external stakeholders; with customer experience being further improved by delivering competitive products and services. With a strong belief, led from the top, in the fact that quality is a journey, the entire maturity level of quality was elevated within the organization through the process of application. As maturity level increases, so does the benefit realized from quality. The application for DQA remained a part the Jafza plan through the challenge an economic crisis presented. Priorities however were maintained and quality placed at the forefront.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai with Salma Hareb, CEO, Economic Zones World, Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO Jafza and CCO and other Dubai Quality Award winners

Jafza has won the prestigious Dubai Quality Award (DQA) for excellence in the service sector, becoming only one of 3 companies in the Emirates to be awarded this highest accolade this year. The companys outstanding service standards, consistent growth over the years, innovative products, CSR initiatives and increased dialogue with customers and employees alike, were amongst the several deciding factors that won over the panel at this years Dubai Quality Awards. The Award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai to Salma Ali Saif bin Hareb, CEO, Economic Zones World, and Ibrahim Mohammed Al Janahi, Deputy CEO Jafza and Chief Commercial Offier, at a formal ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, as well as top government officials, industry leaders and other special invitees. Salma Hareb, commenting on the prestigious win, said: We are honoured to receive the Dubai Quality Award this year. We strongly believe that Quality, when engrained in the organizations DNA results in higher productivity, greater value to customers, satisfied employees, and ultimately better financial results. This award is recognition of our commitment to the strong fundamentals that have underpinned our development over the past 25 years.

Over the past five years, Jafza has been a significant driver of the nations economy. It has contributed to Dubais GDP at 26 per cent on a year-to-year basis, accounted for more than 50 per cent of Dubais total exports and 20 per cent of all FDI flow into the UAE, and sustained more than 115,000 jobs through its companies. Jafza has also grown its customer base by 30 per cent during the same period and has achieved numerous quality accolades including the ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality management systems, ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System and the Best Government Department under the Dubai Government Excellence Program in 1999 all of these contributing factors on the award win in the Service sector.

The win comes on the back of Jafzas 25th anniversary, which was celebrated in 2010, with a yearlong set of activities focused on celebrating and commemorating the customers and partners that have contributed to its immense success. The commitment to the pillars of the excellence process began even as part of Jafzas planning process, where emphasis is on key action plans developed to improve employee productivity through process improvement, support, empowerment and communication. Jafza maintains its growth in number of customers and financial performance through strengthening long term customer relationships. Its corporate reputation is enhanced by ensuring timely, high quality, innovative and reliable

Jafza was previously also the recipient of the DQA award in 2003 and has since undertaken an extensive business process re-engineering exercise to improve operations and processes. The free zone has introduced numerous innovative products and services in the last five years and adopted advanced technology to make services more efficient. The annual Dubai Quality Award is aimed at improving quality in government departments as well as private companies based in the UAE for best practice, service and integration. It is a process for recognizing local role model organizations as well as a strong marker of national commitment to excellence and quality. DQA uses the EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) Model to assess the participating entities. The entire application and assessment process has been designed to recognize organizations that demonstrate high performance across a comprehensive range of parameters and show overall improvement consistently over 5 years.

Jafza initiates Strategic Forums to support industry growth

EZW, NASDAQ Dubai to collaborate 4 Doka Gulf FZE opens its new state -of-the-art Headquarters in Jafza
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai presenting Dubai Quality Award to Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO Jafza in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Salma Hareb, CEO, EZW

Conares opens its new USD 100 million steel plant in Jafza

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ECONOMIC ZONeS WORLd, INdIA CLUB eXPLORe INVeSTMeNT ANd TRAde OPPORTUNITIeS
Chairman addresses key Indian entities in initiative to strengthen relations
of Trustees and Board of Directors of the India Club. India is Dubais largest trading partner. According to Dubai Worlds Statistics Department, the non-oil trade between Dubai and India in 2010 reached a record AED 183 billion, twice the figures achieved in 2009. Imports from the country were valued at AED 88 billion, 16% of Dubais total imports, while exports and re-exports stood at AED 43 billion and AED 52 billion respectively. Non-oil trade between Jafza and India was valued at AED 12.77 billion in 2010, registering a jump of 25% compared to 2009 figures. Economic Zones World is home to 693 Indian companies with 679 companies based in Jafza while the rest are in Ducamz and Textile City. Last year, there were 65,303 Indians working in the Jebel Ali Free Zone alone. Commenting on the ever-increasing commercial ties between Dubai and India, Hisham Al Shirawi stated that the Indian business community in Dubai has been an important contributor to the domestic economy and played a vital role in the process of nationbuilding for decades. He was invited to the annual Member Networking Centre Lunch as Chief Guest Speaker where he talked to a group of 200 businessmen and community leaders. Al Shirawi said: As the regions pioneering free zone, Jafza has consistently led the national drive to attract foreign investments. Dubai and Jafzas business-friendly policies and its highly developed and sophisticated infrastructure and logistics framework have attracted Indian companies since the free zones inception, 26 years ago. Our meeting with this established Indian organization is yet another step towards strengthening the existing relations with the country. EZW and India Clubs joint efforts will strengthen trade relations, facilitating, and opening channels for other Indian companies looking to do business in the region. We are exploring options, best approaches and practices to stimulate investment. The India Club Board of Trustees includes 20 major companies such as Air India, Jumbo Electronics, K M Brothers, and Regal Traders among others. India Club has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 accreditation Lloyds Register Quality Assurance and is also a member of the Dubai Quality Group.

Hisham Al Shirawi, Chairman, Economic Zones World addressing annual India Club business meet

Senior officials from Economic Zones World were recently invited to address an annual business meeting at the India Club, the oldest Indian business and cultural organization in Dubai, as part of a move to discuss further expansion of commercial ties between Jafza and India and to open up new avenues of

co-operation and more investments in several key sectors. Economic Zones World Chairman, Hisham Al Shirawi accompanied by senior management from EZW including Ibrahim Al Janahi met with top Indian businessmen who are part of the Board

JAFzA INITIATeS STRATeGIC FORUMS TO SUPPORT INdUSTRY GROwTH

Holds first forum for the Logistics Industry
As part of its commitment to strengthen strategic communication with its customers in various sectors Jafza held its first Customer Strategic Forum for the Logistics industry. The forum identified and addressed market trends and sector-specific issues by initiating dialogue on how Jafza and the logistics companies could work together to maintain growth dynamism. The logistics sector has shown signs of stability and in 2009 accounted for one-fifth of total trade generated by companies in the free zone. This was the first in a series of industry forums to be held at Jafza this year. Senior officials from leading logistics companies like GAC, CEVA, Aramex and Al Futtaim Logistics, among others, attended the Forum. They recognised the forum as a highly innovative and meaningful platform to analyse trends and address industry issues.
Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO Jafza and CCO addressing the gathering

between various Government entities, Ministries and regulatory bodies in Dubai and with other entities within the country to enhance process efficiencies and streamline logistics operations in the country. Company officials also discussed the Dubai Logistics Corridor, how it could benefit companies doing business from Jafza and its future impact on the industry as a whole. The Corridor links Jafza and the Jebel Ali Port to Al Maktoum International Airport. Speaking about Jafza's status as a significant regional business centre and the need for an open channel of communication, Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO, Jafza and Chief Commercial Officer said: Jafza is home to several multi-national logistics companies who need a speedy, efficient and secure international trade supply chain. Locally and regionally overall consumption and trade are on the rise and it is important to add real value, offer flexibility, facilitate faster

The industry representatives called for more coordination and integration

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JAFzA BUSINeSS MOdeL IMPReSSeS HI-TeCH GeRMAN PLAYeRS

Hanover-Messe serves as positive platform to showcase Dubai as an attractive investment destination
as well as highlighting the world-class facilities and services and unmatched logistics matrices that Jafza offers. Speaking of the event, Adil Al Zarooni said: Hannover Messe is the worlds biggest industrial fair and sees established and pioneering companies alike, showcasing the latest in technology and industrial knowhow. This years show was exceptional and the response from the European business community has been very positive with a number of technology companies displaying a keen interest in Dubai and Jafza in particular. The free zone has consistently sought to provide a favourable environment to the industrial, trade and logistics sectors. Germany is an important trade partner and we look forward to welcoming more German companies to the Jafza community.
Talal Al Hashimi, MD, EZW-UAE Region, Adil Al Zarooni, SVP, EZW-Global Sales, Mansoor Al Bastaki, Regional Manager, Europe and Cato Kemmler EZW Representative in Germany at the exhibition

Jafza showcased its sophisticated, investor-friendly suite of offerings, supporting Dubais competitive edge as dynamic regional business hub at the recently concluded Hannover Messe Exhibition, regarded as the worlds foremost industrial exhibition. A large number of technology companies visited the Jafza stand showing their

keen interest to set-up their regional hub at the free zone. Over 6,500 exhibitors from various sectors including energy, research and technology, factory automation, micro technology, pipeline technology and robotics participated in the event which was held in Germany in April.

Talal Al Hashimi, Managing Director, EZW-UAE Region, Adil Al Zarooni SVP, EZW-Global Sales and Mansoor Al Bastaki, Regional Manager- Europe, EZW-Global Sales, represented Jafza at the exhibition. The participation of senior officials was aimed at promoting Dubais status as the most attractive investment destination in the region

Jafza has emerged as the preferred business destination for European companies looking to base themselves in the MENA region and has over 1500 companies from the continent based in the free zone including 181 German companies like DHL, Danzas, Dorma, Beiersdorf, BASF, Daimler, Hormann, ThyssenKrupp, Beyer, Siemens and many others. Last year alone, 18 German companies established base in Jafza including Energy Company Westhaus, building company GHI Formwork and VAG-Armaturen, and we hope to see many more this year. Mansoor Al Bastaki added. According to Dubai Worlds Statistics Department, the non-oil trade between Dubai and Germany in 2010, up 11% from the previous year, was valued at AED 20.6 billion. Imports stood at AED 19.6 billion while exports and reexports were AED 369 million and AED 635 million respectively. Over the years Jafza has been playing a vital role in boosting Dubais economic ties with Germany. The trade between Jafza and Germany was valued at AED 5.6 billion in 2010. Hannover Messe is one of the worlds largest events for industrial technology, products and technical innovation and end-to-end solutions. Germanys Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and the French Prime Minister Francois Fillon opened Hannover Messe 2011 before an audience of 2,400 invited VIPs, among who were over 120 political delegations from overseas. Hannover Messe 2011 attracted a total of well over 230,000 visitors. This represents growth of 10 to 15 percent over its previous edition.

clearance and above all maximise margins. This will only be possible with enhanced cooperation between us and the industry and a genuine exchange of ideas on how we can continue to grow together. Jafza constantly strives to ensure that all its customers have every possible advantage in their daily business. There were some very valid points raised at the forum and we will hold further meetings and bring on board various partners like Dubai Customs, EHS and others to devise practical solutions. We intend to host regular sector-specific forums and this was the first session for the year. The logistics industry overall is a major contributor to the economy. Jafza has stepped up efforts to work with them to collectively find ways to enhance competitiveness and make the operating environment within the free zone even more enriching for companies.

A recent study by Frost & Sullivan expects UAE logistics market in 2020 to reach $16 billion, which means huge

growth opportunities for the industry. The Forum is intended as a major step forward in that direction.

The attendees included senior executives from leading logistics companies

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EZW, NASDAQ DUBAI TO COLLABORATe

Move to boost capital market access for Jafza companies, facilitating integrated offerings

Salma Hareb, CEO, Economic Zones World, Essa Kazim, Managing Director, and CEO of DFM, Jeff Singer, Chief Executive Officer of NASDAQ Dubai, Talal Al Hashimi, MD, EZW-UAE Region, Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO Jafza and CCO and Fahima Al Bastaki, SVP and Head, Business Development Division, DFM after MoU signing

Economic Zones World and NASDAQ Dubai have entered into an agreement paving the way to provide equity financing opportunities for companies based in Jafza. The agreement supports the Dubai Governments strategic objective of promoting a favourable environment for the growth of international and regional companies and providing them with convenient access to capital markets to fund their development. Under the agreement both parties have agreed to identify companies based in Jafza that may benefit from carrying out an initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai exchange. Jafza will work closely with NASDAQ Dubai to provide companies with information and support and jointly host workshops and training to support listing plans by suitable companies. The collaboration is expected to boost Jafzas existing investment framework that provides clients with world-class facilities as well as innovative products and services, and now, a variety of options that provide them with access to funds. In addition to raising capital to finance growth, a company in Jafza can enhance and sustain its business standing by meeting the exchanges international listing standards. As part of efforts to create a holistic framework, Jafza also plans to explore new debt financing options and instruments for its clients in the near future. The agreement was made through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Salma Hareb and

Jeff Singer, Chief Executive of NASDAQ Dubai, in the presence of Essa Kazim, Managing Director and Chief Executive of DFM, Talal Al Hashimi, Managing Director, UAE Region, Economic Zones World and Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO Jafza and CCO. Salma Hareb, commenting on the collaborative initiative, said: Convenient access to capital and financing options are of paramount importance to our customers. We consistently aim to provide optimal solutions and facilities that ultimately enable our customers to grow successfully. This agreement with a reputable national financial body reaffirms this objective. Moreover, as Dubai entities, NASDAQ Dubai and Jafza seek to leverage each others strengths to achieve Dubais economic objectives. Jeff Singer said: Jafza hosts many of the regions most dynamic enterprises and NASDAQ Dubai is excited to be working with EZW to promote listing opportunities for them. The exchange offers company owners the opportunity to sell shares at market value through a book build IPO, with active trading on a liquid platform used by 77 companies listed on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) as well as NASDAQ Dubai. We look forward to discussing IPO possibilities with small and medium-sized enterprises in Jafza as well as larger companies, including subsidiaries of foreign entities. Benefits for Jafza companies will include formal briefings on eligibility requirements for listing as well as the procedures involved that enable companies

to comply with NASDAQs global standards. Furthermore the collaboration with the exchange ensures sustainability for companies in the free zone particularly the smaller investors and SMEs. NASDAQ Dubai published proposed changes to its listing rules in January 2011, aimed at increasing liquidity on the exchange and attracting small and medium-sized enterprises, including family companies. The exchange is currently consulting market participants about the proposed changes. Earlier this year, as part of its holistic efforts to provide an integrated offering to its customers, including multiple options on funding, EZW also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority) on identifying and developing products that will enhance financing services offered to companies based in Jafza. The MoU confirms the parties joint commitment to Dubais economic development and remains in line with a directive by the Government of Dubai for enhanced partnership and cooperation between Government bodies and organizations. According to the MoU, EZW and DIFC Authority will work together to explore and develop a mechanism for inventory financing for Jafza customers. The design and development of a legal and regulatory framework and procedures in which to operate the system were also covered in the agreement.

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GAzeLeY GeRMANY INAUGURATeS 65,000 Sq M LOGISTICS PARK

G.Park Karlsruhe-Kandel officially open
including customers of the park, neighbours, representatives of the municipality and of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, amongst other stakeholders. Visitors to the ceremony were addressed by Ingo Steves, Country Director for Gazeley Germany, and Craig Young, CIO Gazeley UK Limited as well as Mr Alexander Schweitzer, Under-Secretary of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, department of economic affairs. In his address, he applauded the successful development of Gazeleys many logistics parks, especially for the significant number of jobs they have created. He expressed his and the State governments best wishes for the future success of all companies involved in G.Park Karlsruhe-Kandel. Also speaking at the event were the District President, the mayor of Kandel and Mr Schlothauer of Zufall Logistics Group.
G. Park Karlsruhe-Kandel

Gazeleys 65,000 square metre G.Park Karlsruhe-Kandel was officially opened in a ceremony held at the end of March this year. The logistics park is located in the Federal State of RhinelandPalatine in South-West Germany and comprises two buildings with dedicated logistics space. The second building, which was originally started as a speculative project in October 2010,

is now nearly fully let on a long-term basis. One cell has recently been rented out to the French company Plastic Omnium who will use their new facility for storing and pre-fitting components for Daimler trucks. These will then be supplied to the Daimler plant at Wrth, one of the biggest lorry/truck

factories worldwide and located just 10 kilometres away. Another two cells comprising 10,000 square metres have been occupied by Zufall Logistics Group, already an existing tenant in the opposite building, for automotive distribution purposes. The opening event was attended by more than one hundred guests,

After the formal opening activities, guests were invited to participate in various games and attractions including driving a special work assist vehicle used in logistics operations. The highlight was an original Mercedes Benz race truck simulator where drivers could test their ability to steer the vehicle along a virtual race course and compete for the fastest round.

DHL SIGN FIRST deAL wITH GAzeLeY IN THe UK

10-year lease announced at G. Park Liverpool
Gazeley has signed a major letting deal with one of the worlds most recognised brands, DHL, the leading international delivery company, for a speculatively built facility at G. Park Liverpool. DHL have taken on a 10-year lease for the 33,645 m2 (360,000 sq ft) building within the park which will be used as a key distribution centre in the North West of England, taking full advantage of access to the regional and national motorways, most importantly the M6 and M62. The warehouse was developed as a joint venture with MetLife Real Estate Investments and is the first unit to be constructed within the 44 acre G. Park Liverpool site. The construction of the multi user site has been fully completed and DHL will be moving into the premises during the second quarter of 2011. Since 2005, Gazeley has provided logistics space for DHL across its pan European network. Significantly, this is the first deal to take place within the UK. Bruce Topley, Development Director at Gazeley, commented: To continue our relationship with a brand as successful as DHL is of huge importance to us. Their continued confidence in Gazeley is, we believe, testament to our industry leading construction qualities, strategic locations and the ability to meet our customers business requirements.

DHLs new facility at G. Park Liverpool

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DIT PReSeNTS PAPeR AT WAITROS 66TH EXeCUTIVe COMMITTee ANd ReGIONAL FOCAL POINT MeeTING
Chief addresses high level audiences at forum in Malaysia
Reaffirming its commitment to support Dubai in becoming a knowledge economy and leading hub for R&D activities, Economic Zones Worlds R&D arm, Dubai Institute of Technology (DIT) took part in WAITROs first Executive Committee and Regional Focal Point meeting in 2011 held in Malaysia recently. Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi, Managing Director of DIT and SVP Corporate Communication of EZW, attended the 4-day event which included a WAITRO Constitution Amendment meeting and a Networking Session. Dr. Al Hashemi is a WAITRO Executive Committee member, and DIT currently serves as WAITROs Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa Region. Dr. Al Hashemi highlighted at the meeting the distinctive achievements of the Congress and General Assembly that was held in Dubai in 2010. He also presented a paper, Creating Opportunities in the Middle East Case: Dubai at the WAITRO Networking Session. He spoke at length about Economic Zones Worlds evolution charting its growth from Jafza to the development of science and technology facilitators, TechnoPark and DIT and the growth prospects for technology led-businesses and the R&D industry based there. Speaking at the WAITRO networking session he said: We are pleased to say that in the last few years we have made considerable strides towards building Dubai as a hub for R&D activities in the region. WAITRO has been a supportive partner in our efforts to shore up our countrys technological capabilities, and we have been proud to serve as the organisations RFP (Regional Focal Point) for the MENA region over
Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi, Managing Director DIT and SVP, Corporate Communication, EZW with other WAITRO Executive Committee members at the Board Meeting in Malaysia.

the past two years. Today our role has expanded to cover the capacity as a Regional Representative (RR) for the MENA Region and the Executive Board Member. Our meetings this year were quite positive, particularly the one that addressed updating amendments in the WAITRO Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of Procedures of the General Assembly. We believe that this will further bring down barriers, encourage innovation and technological cooperation that will benefit not just member nations but the industry as a whole. This year WAITRO member organisations sought to amend the WAITRO Constitution to widen its membership, making it more inclusive and proactive. Currently, full membership with voting rights at WAITRO has been opened up to the organisations and laboratories engaged in industrial and technological R&D from both the public and private sectors.

Associate membership will now be open to end-users and other beneficiaries of industrial and technological R&D including SMEs. DIT and WAITRO enjoy a long standing strategic partnership and have collaborated on numerous industry initiatives. Last year DIT successfully hosted the 20th Biennial Congress and General Assembly, which saw the gathering of elite technology leaders, researchers and scholars in Dubai. WAITRO is an independent, non governmental and notfor-profit association established in 1970 to promote and encourage co-operation among industrial and technological research and development organizations (RTOs). The Association currently has 174 members in 80 countries and co-operates with over 500 other institutes and international agencies worldwide.

EZW eNVIRONMeNTAL AwAReNeSS CAMPAIGN GeNeRATeS POSITIVe ReSPONSe FROM JAFzA COMMUNITY
In collaboration with Imdaad and EEG, 160 kilograms of cans collected within free zone for recycling
Further reaffirming its social and environmental commitments, EZW collaborated with Emirates Environmental Groups (EEG) in their annual Can Collection Day, for the third consecutive year. Economic Zones World alongside Imdaad launched a can collection campaign within Jafza to increase awareness on environmental conservation initiatives and activities. Employees, customers and visitors alike were encouraged to use the recycling facilities and integrate sustainable practices in their daily lives. 160 kilograms of used aluminum cans were collected during the campaign and sent for recycling to help in reducing emissions and conserve energy. The Can Collection Drive run by EEG annually has continuously gained momentum in rallying support from various sectors of the society since it was launched in 1997. To date, 129,210 kgs of aluminum cans have been collected overall. Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi, commenting on the drive, said: Socially responsible initiatives are a crucial element of EZWs overall strategy which contributes to long-term business and community sustainability. We have adopted many measures within our zones and projects across the globe. The Jafza community in Dubai comprises of more than 6500 companies and over 115,000 employees. We strive to continually improve the work environment in the free zone for this community by encouraging individual actions and daily eco-friendly measures. The Can Collection Drive was an excellent opportunity to engage people and raise awareness on local environmental issues. The Can Collection Campaign is a simple yet very effective way of drawing the awareness of the public towards urgent environmental issues, while encouraging members of the community to act more proactively in addressing these concerns. We are likewise grateful to EZW for their participation in this event and all the individuals from different communities who came to support the campaign and help EEG achieve its targets, said Mahmoud Rasheed, COO of Imdaad.

Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi and other EZW Executives with Emirates Environmental Group and Imdaad officials at the conclusion of the Can Collection Drive.

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SPRING CeLeBRATed wITH PLANTING OF 800 SAPLINGS IN JAFzA

EZW, partners collaborate in green cooperation to enhance Zone, mark first day of spring by reiterating environmental commitments
As part of its ongoing CSR initiatives aimed at improving the community and protecting the environment, Economic Zones World along with its partners, planted 800 tree saplings this spring, giving them a permanent home in the Free Zone. First, staff of Economic Zones World and Imdaad planted saplings near the staff lodgings in Jafza South Zone to celebrate Spring Solstice the advent of the spring season. Eight different species were planted as part of this campaign Cordia Sebestana, Caesalpinia gilliesii/pulcherrima, Dodonea viscose, Jatropha integerrima, Justicia ovata, Tecoma stans, Cassia bicapsularis (nigrescens) Conocarpus erectus. The first of several similar plantation drives planned for the rest of the year, the campaign is part of the companys economic, social & environmental commitments and its enhanced CSR strategy which is a significant part of its overall business strategy. Commenting on the initiative Talal Al Hashimi said: Improving the communities within which we operate and reducing the carbon footprint are at the heart of Economic Zones Worlds green initiatives. The first day of spring is symbolic and a perfect day to reiterate our commitment to green projects and conservation of biodiversity. Trees sustain biodiversity and are critical in addressing climate change issues. As a global company, we are continually energising our efforts to lessen our impact on the environment, enhance the workplace, conduct responsible business practices
EZW senior executives with Honda Managing Director at Hondas CSR initiative

and provide sustainable solutions to our clients. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, last year launched a new initiative to plant one million trees in Dubai. The EZW plantation drive is our endeavour to contribute to the national initiative, he added. In further activities for the spring, strengthening ties and enhancing cooperation beyond facilitating its

partners business objectives, Jafza extended support to Honda Gulf FZEs tree plantation initiative held recently at the automotive companys facilities within the free zone. 500 more saplings were planted as part of this initiative, which is one in a series of CSR activities planned by Honda this year. Officials and employees from EZW, including Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi, who heads EZWs CSR unit as well, and representatives from Honda Gulf and other companies in the free zone participated in the drive. Commenting on the initiative Al Hashemi said: Economic Zones World remains committed to sustainable operations by establishing a strong link between its business strategy and CSR strategy. This entails good corporate governance, an enhanced workplace and marketplace, environmental protection and community outreach activities. We have adopted many measures within Jafza and also in other EZW projects across the globe. We are especially pleased to host companies that share our values and CSR responsibilities. Honda is a longstanding valued partner of ours and we will continue to extend our full support to them in their business and CSR operations.

Honda Gulf FZE said: Globally, Honda follows CSR guidelines and policies which are an intrinsic part of our operational strategies. The company is deeply aware of its responsibility for the environmental impact generated by its corporate activities and the use of its products, and is committed to minimizing that impact. We have enjoyed great success in Dubai and we want to reciprocate in any way we can to the communities in which we operate. EZW has been steadily energising its green efforts and recent activities include recycling campaigns, think green circulars, and various other activities for World Environment Day, Earth Hour, Earth Day and Clean Up UAE among others. EZW has over the years increased its sustainable logistics developments globally providing not just environmentally friendly facilities but also operating cost savings to its customers. Jafza has recently installed timed switches for lights in some of its buildings and uses environmentallysafe fluid waste stream for irrigation purposes. The overall operations incorporate CSR elements with a key focus on community projects. Honda Gulf, part of the Jafza community since 1994, has a 30,000 sq. ft facility in the free zone which serves as the GCC headquarters for its spare parts operations in the region.

Talal Al Hashimi, Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi and Jamal Lootah at EZW-Imdaad Tree Plantation Drive in Jafza

Keisuke Mitsumori, Managing Director

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AL GHURAIR FOOdS OPeNS ITS STATe-OF-THe-ART OATS PLANT IN JeBeL ALI

Seeks to serve the Middle East, Asia and African markets from new, first of its kind facility in the region
Al Ghurair Foods, the regions leading foods manufacturer, based in Dubai, has recently inaugurated its state-ofthe-art oats factory in Jebel Ali. It seeks to serve not only the local but also the Middle East, Asia and African markets from its new facility. This is the first of its kind factory for freshly milled oats in the Middle East and North Africa region. The 6,000 square metre plant has an annual capacity of 33,000 tons of freshly milled oats. Commenting on the launch of the new oats factory Essa Al Ghurair, Chairman, Al Ghurair Foods said: "This new facility not only serves the UAE as a key international trading hub but also the wider GCC region, which has long been one of the prominent food import regions in the world, bringing almost 90% of food products in from other markets. We are proud to be a major contributor to the local and regional economies and to develop local production facilities that can serve the region's growing demand for multipleuse products such as oats. The new oats facility fits extremely well within Al Ghurair Foods' offering, and falls in line with its commitment to provide high quality healthy products. Oats is a very healthy product with

Essa Al Ghurair at Al Ghurair Foods recently opened state-of-the-art facility

proven health benefits that help address several of the health issues in the UAE and the region, including obesity and abnormal cholesterol levels which are generating worrying rates of diabetes and heart diseases. Freshly milled in the UAE, oats provide nourishment, satisfy hunger, boost energy levels, and facilitate digestion.

Oat based meals are significant sources of dietary fiber, which has proven effective in lowering blood cholesterol. In addition, they can spread the rise in blood sugars over a longer time period, thus slowing the rise in blood glucose levels following a meal and delaying its decline to pre-meal levels. That's among several more benefits provided by oat based meals including reducing hypertension, weight and more importantly reducing the risk of cancer. "Our freshly-milled oats factory will provide a healthy product that can be used in several other industries. This facility will generate a significant ripple effect, adding value to the operations of numerous wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers and other entities in the food services industry at both local and regional levels," he added. The regions giant player in the food sector has been implementing numerous projects by enhancing its capacity to ensure sufficient food security in the UAE and the region, in addition to encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle within the region. Till date, oats were being imported, requiring a lead time of at least 5 to 6 weeks. The new freshly-milled oats plant, will ensure shorter lead times and flexibility of production according to customers' needs. Oats produced in the UAE will be distributed to region to service the high demand

across numerous industries including healthcare, cosmetics and food services. "Apart from supplying oats in bulk, our packaged oat products come as an extension to our wide variety of premium goods marketed under our flagship Jenan brand, including Flour, Pasta, Edible Oils, Noodles, Poultry, Pulses, Maize and Rice, and they fully adhere to our stringent quality measures. We continue to witness steady demand growth on our products in the Middle Eastern and African markets," Essa said. The high-tech facility has been developed up to the latest principals of sustainable architecture, using environment friendly building products, ecological construction methods, and recycling and water conservation practices. Al Ghurair Foods entered the foods industry sector in 1976 through the creation of National Flour Mills. Since that time, a diversified portfolio of food products has been developed through a regionally proactive and forward thinking participation. Growing from a small flour mill to a technologically advanced, multi- product manufacturing enterprise, Al Ghurair Foods' market presence has grown to over 50 countries with a customer base in 4 continents.

Inside view of the oats plant

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DOKA GULF FZE OPeNS ITS NewLY eXPANded STATe-OF-THe-ART HeAdqUARTeRS IN JAFzA
Facility to further strengthen its customer service capabilities
Dubais strong standing as the regional trading hub and centre for infrastructure solutions. We hope the facility helps the company rapidly expand its market share and reach a wider base of clients. In the realization of its local and regional business aspirations, Doka has Jafzas continued support. Doka started its operations in the United Arab Emirates in 1993 with just 4 employees and its first Jafza premises was established in 1997. The company has grown at a remarkable pace since. To cope with demand, Doka expanded within Jafza three times to date. Today, in addition to the new headquarters facility, Doka Gulf has branch sales and service offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Doka Gulf, today, has over 170 employees in the U.A.E. Doka specializes in providing economically optimized formwork solutions and a comprehensive range of services for efficient and rapid building progress in all areas of on-site concrete construction utilizing the ultimate safety measures for all of its systems. Its product portfolio includes high-quality Austrian manufactured formwork components, efficient wall and floor systems, economically optimized loadbearing systems and high-performance climbing formwork and automatic climbing formwork as well as complete formwork solutions for bridge, tunnel, and power construction. The companys formwork service is precisely geared to the requirements of each phase of civil engineering construction. Doka is a single source solution provider. Its engineers work with clients during all project phases to offer customized solutions for purchase and/or rent. Doka Gulf FZE offers new or used equipment and added value services including site consultations, supervision at the jobsite, product reconditioning, onsite product inspection, just-in-time deliveries, and pre-built solutions via its Ready to Use service. Doka products offer the highest level of safety and flexibility to every building requirement using basic systems and components that can be combined, reconfigured and reused. The new facility further strengthens Doka Gulf FZEs capacity to offer both material and technical support to any construction or infrastructure project, regardless of the size and complexity of the project. Since 1993 Doka Gulf has successfully executed countless complex and prominent projects in the UAE such as the first seven star hotel in the world Burj Al Arab, the worlds furthest leaning manmade tower Capital Gate, the tallest building in the world Burj Khalifa and many more. Austria based Doka Group has presence in more than 165 locations in more than 65 countries across the globe. The Group employs more than 5300 people worldwide. In the Middle East Doka has nine subsidiaries, including Doka Gulf FZE in the UAE - whose new Jafza facility will further secure its continued success in the construction market.

Doka Gulfs new UAE headquarters was officially inaugurated by Dr. Andreas J. Ludwig, CEO Umdasch Group; Peter Vogel, GM, Doka Gulf FZE; Josef Kurzmann, CEO Doka Group and Salma Hareb, CEO Economic Zones World

Doka Gulf FZE, a subsidiary of Austria based Doka Industry GmbH, one of the worlds leading companies in the field of formwork technology for the construction industry, has opened the companys newly expanded U.A.E. headquarters in Jafza to support rising demand for its innovative product and service offerings. Doka Gulfs state-of-the-art headquarters include country management offices and a significantly larger warehouse and yard. The new 50,000 square metre custom build facility houses the largest Doka formwork ex-stock in the Middle East. Doka Gulfs new UAE headquarters was officially inaugurated by Dr. Andreas J. Ludwig, CEO, Umdasch

Group, the parent company of Doka; Ing. Josef Kurzmann, CEO Doka Group; Peter Vogel, General Manager Doka Gulf FZE, and Salma Hareb, CEO Economic Zones World, the parent company of Jafza. Also in attendance were Dr. Julius Lauritsch, Austrian Ambassador to the UAE; Dr. Wolfgang Penzias, Austrian Trade Commissioner; Talal Hashimi, MD, EZW-UAE Region and dignitaries from the Doka Group, Umdasch Group, the Austrian Embassy to the UAE, and Jafza. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, General Manager Peter Vogel said, The United Arab Emirates is admired for its innovation and speed in complex, large scale construction and infrastructure projects. Having worked on projects such as Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa, it is a vibrant and important market for Doka whose expansion is led by the UAEs extraordinary opportunities. The centralization of our yard, warehouse and offices in the new Jafza facility will further strengthen Doka Gulfs customer service capabilities, enabling Doka to stand behind its product innovations and market leadership for the upcoming years. Salma Hareb, speaking on the occasion said, Doka has an established regional footprint. The new move reflects foresight on the companys part and confidence in Jafza and

Inside view of the Doka warehouse

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CONAReS OPeNS ITS New USD 100 MILLION STeeL PLANT IN JAFzA
500,000 MT downstream manufacturing facility one in series of future investment planned in the free zone
Conares Metal Supply Limited, a market leader in the regional downstream steel products industry, recently opened its new USD 100 million steel rebar (reinforcement steel bars) manufacturing facility in Jafza. The new state-of-the-art facility was officially inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai World, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group in the presence of Bharat Bhatia, CEO and Managing Director, Conares Metal Supply Limited, HE MK Lokesh, Ambassador of India, Salma Hareb, Ibrahim Mohameed Al Janahi as well as other senior officials from Jafza, international trading partners composed of steel mills, global steel traders both local and foreign, the local and international financing community as well as senior management and employees of Conares and its shareholders. The plant would complement and add value to the existing manufacturing operations of Conares in Jafza which currently span nearly 1.5 million square feet. The company also confirmed plans to invest further into its operations in the free zone. Commenting on the opening of the facility which was set up in collaboration with Siemens-Vai, Bharat Bhatia said: "The new investment is in line with our confidence and positive outlook on Dubais long term prospects. It is also a significant step for Conares in its strategic business growth plan to leverage our strength in the regional market further by offering an enhanced product range to our customers. The reputation of Dubai as a regional trading hub continues to catalyse

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai World, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, Salma Hareb, CEO Economic Zones World, Bharat Bhatia, CEO and Managing Director, Conares Metal Supply Limited, HE MK Lokesh, Ambassador of India at the Conares new facility opening

our growth. Coupled with this is the proactive encouragement and support by Jafza. The logistical edge it provides with port facilities in proximity is what has made Conares a global player today. Our new investment, despite the uncertainties in the region, is a testimony of the Conares confidence in Dubai and the region as a growth hub. he added. Salma Hareb addressing the occasion said, Conares has emerged as a significant achiever in its area of operation and as its host, Jafza is happy to share in this achievement. The new facility will contribute to the overall industrial capabilities of the UAE; and is a vital endorsement of Jafza as well. We remain committed to providing a worldclass platform for them to expand their footprint in the region. Ibrahim Al Janahi added: Conares acute market sense deserves highest praise. The company has more than tripled its production capacity in

the last 10 years and made strategic investments in Jafza that have helped it expand its market share regionally. The opening of this new state-of-the art facility reflects the companys continued trust and confidence in Jafza. We will continue to play a strong supporting role in the ongoing development of Conares and we look forward to cementing our relationship with the company further in the years to come. The rebar plant will raise the annual cumulative installed capacity of Conares Metal supply, across all its plants, to 700,000 MT per year. The new production facility has an annual installed capacity of 500,000 MT. It will produce 8-32 mm rebars with 6-18 metres length range conforming to global standards and will be primarily used in the construction industry. Conares currently manufactures tube and pipe products apart from supplying steel billets, slabs, hot rolled coils, galvanized coils and sheets and a host of other industrial steel products to the UAE, GCC and overseas markets. According to Industry experts despite regional turbulence steel and steel products demand in the region will see an 11% increase in CAGR in the next 15 years. The growth is expected to be driven by a number of mega projects in nuclear, oil and gas, water, infrastructure (port, airport, rail) and real estate projects particularly sports complexes that are gaining momentum in the region. The UAE awarded $39 billion in contracts last year in energy,

infrastructure, and buildings, according to business advisory Venture Middle East. The contracts for the GCC were valued at $148 billion. The total spend on these projects is expected to exceed USD 2.5 trillion in the next two decades. Since rebars are mostly used in infrastructure related projects the company expects to reach its full capacity soon. Conares Metal Supply Ltd. was established in Jafza in 2000. The company started operations from a 15,000 square metre facility in Jafza North and has been growing at a remarkable pace since. Conares has seen a tenfold increase in its facility in Jafza that has reached 150,000 square metres this year. Conares is today one of the GCC regions leading steel companies engaged in trading, as well as manufacturing activities. It has a network of alliances with various steel mills around the world and supplies steel products to the UAE, GCC, North and South American markets. Its clientele includes pre-engineering companies, major steel trading companies, construction companies etc. Conares currently operates a tube mill at its facility in Jafza to manufacture Pipes and Tubes with a rated capacity of 180,000 tons per annum in round, square and rectangular and galvanized forms. Its size range is 4 inches. It has also an online seam annealing facility for its pipes. Conaress tube mill quality management system is ISO certified and its products are UL listed. All of its products comply with ASTM, EN, CSA, and JIS standards.

Inside view of the new state-of-the-art Conares Steel factory

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TeSCO CANAdA INTeRNATIONAL (ME) FZE ReMAINS UPBeAT deSPITe CHALLeNGING MARKeT CONdITIONS
US-based energy service company to regain its pre-recession growth momentum in 2011
Tesco Canada International (ME) FZE is a fully owned subsidiary and the Middle East and Africa business unit of Tesco Corporation based in the United States, specifically Houston, Texas. TESCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of technologybased solutions for the upstream energy industry. Tesco Canada Middle East operations is anticipating a robust growth in sales and service for 2011. The upswing marks a steady revival of the oil and gas industry in the region as well as a turnaround for Tesco Canada International (ME) FZE which had been growing at a remarkable pace until the economic recession struck in late 2009, says Steve Molloy, Vice President and General Manager, Tesco Canada International (ME) FZE. In May 2005, TESCO established a physical presence in the region at Jafza and within three years, Tesco Canada Middle East quadrupled its revenue. Steve adds, With the subsequent upturn in demand, we expect to reach pre-recession levels by the end of 2011. TESCOs upturn is attributed to the companys concerted efforts to strengthen its foothold in the region. Steve states, Over the past two years, we have made focused efforts to not only develop our products and services but also increase market penetration by building infrastructure. We have formed a joint venture company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, entities in Qatar and Oman, and a branch in Iraq. We have strengthened our market penetration by investing in markets like Algeria, India, and Iraq. From its regional headquarters in Jafza, Tesco Canada International (ME) FZE serves some of the top oil producing countries in the world including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, and India. TESCOs product and service

The artistic view of the upcoming Tesco facility in Jafza

offerings in the Middle East and Africa consists mainly of equipment sales and services to drilling contractors and oil and gas operating companies. We seek to change the way wells are drilled by delivering safe and more efficient solutions that add real value by reducing the costs of drilling for and producing oil and natural gas, said Steve commenting on TESCOs mandate in the region. TESCO is an industry leader in research, development, and commercialization of innovative products and services to improve safety and efficiency, eliminate NonProductive Time (NPT), and reduce drilling costs to improve the bottom line of its customers. Tesco Corporation operates through three business segments: Top Drives, Tubular Services, and CASING DRILLING. TESCO is engaged in top drive (both hydraulic and electric) sales, rentals, and aftermarket sales and service in the region. Top drives, a technology pioneered by TESCO, makes drilling applications more time and cost efficient. A top drive is a hydraulic or electric motor suspended in the derrick (mast) of a drilling rig which rotates the drill string and bit and is used in the actual process of drilling the well. Using a top drive eliminates the need for the traditional kelly and rotary table and reduces the amount of manual labour and associated hazards that have traditionally accompanied this task. For drilling contractors and producers, utilizing top drive technology translates into increased efficiency in its operations. TESCO is one of the leading providers of tubular services and offers clients both conventional and technologically advanced tubular services for dealing with difficult wells or challenging environments.

TESCO is the inventor and industry leader in CASING DRILLING technology. It is the only provider of a complete offering which includes equipment, planning and engineering services covering well programming, and field supervision as well as project management services in the region. The game-changing TESCO CASING DRILLING process is a proprietary technology that uses standard oilfield casing to drill the well and then leaves it in place to case the well. This process makes it possible to speed up drilling by 20 to 30 percent or more by eliminating drill string tripping and the problems associated with it. Drill bits and other downhole tools are lowered and retrieved via drill pipe inside the casing and latched to the bottom-most joint of casing. This safer and more efficient process will change forever how wells are drilled. Tesco Canada International (ME) FZE started operations in Jafza with a 300-square-metre, light industrial facility for service and repair of equipment and a 145-square-metre office in Jafza 15. Over the past five years, TESCO has rapidly expanded its foothold in the region evolving into a major service provider to local and international drilling and operating companies. To meet the growing demand for its services, TESCO has expanded its facility three times in the last five years. The companys current facility in Jafza includes a 300-square-metre industrial facility, a 300-square-metre logistics hub, and 350-squaremetres of office space. The company has recently acquired a 10,000-square-metre plot to construct a regional headquarters and logistics hub. The new facility is expected to be complete towards the end of this 2011.

Steve Molloy, Vice President and General Manager, Tesco Canada International (ME) FZE

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UD TRUCKS, A VOLVO SUBSIdIARY, OPeNS STRATeGIC ReGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CeNTRe FOR PARTS ANd SeRVICeS IN JAFzA
Plans to serve seven countries from its new logistics hub

(From left) Jan Magnusson, Regional Head & General Manager; Christer Svard, Senior Vice President Volvo Parts Asia & International; Claes Svedberg, Senior Vice President of UD Trucks; Mats Ahlin, Project Director - Volvo Group Alliance at the ribbon cutting

In a strategically important step forward, UD Trucks Corporation, a fully owned subsidiary of the Swedish Group AB Volvo, has teamed up with Volvo Group Middle East (VGME) to expand its parts distribution and after-sales operations across the region. Under an agreement signed in Jebel Ali, VGME, a subsidiary of Volvo Parts Corporation, the worlds leading providers of commercial transport solution, will provide facilities for a Regional Parts Distribution Center, a Regional Competence Development Center and a Regional UD Trucks Middle East office, all at Jafza. UD Trucks plans to serve seven countries from its new base: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan and Lebanon. It is designed to provide the best solutions in products and services to the markets and reinforce UD Trucks support supply lines across the Middle East. Claes Svedberg, Senior Vice President, UD Trucks, said: Our strengthened presence in the Middle East will deliver measurable benefits to customers including, improved order-to-delivery lead times, improved parts availability and better back-order recovery, all

of which translates into enhanced customer support. At UD Trucks we believe that getting closer to the customer will allow us to be even more professional, passionate and dependable as a service provider. The partnership opens the door for UD Trucks to keep a regular stock of some 6800 service parts and an inventory valued at AED 8 million in the Middle East, drastically reducing supply lead time and delivering quick repairs for customers. The new Regional Competence Development Center will also provide after-sales training for downstream stakeholders. Gen Yoshida, General Manager-Product Management, UD Trucks, said: We target 90 per cent of parts availability from the Regional Parts Distribution Center in order to shorten delivery lead time to our partners from 1-2 months to 5-8 days. Moreover, our partners will be able to enjoy communication as well as training facilities in local language, local time, local calendar, and local ways of working. This is part of our strategy to reach out to our clients in a manner that suits them best. UD Trucks is a leading manufactures of a wide range of buses and light,

medium, and heavy-duty trucks. It also makes truck and bus chassis and components, including diesel engines and transmissions, and specialpurpose vehicles. UD Trucks operates four manufacturing plants in Japan and a host of subsidiaries around the globe. Founded in 1935, the company (formerly Nissan Diesel Motor) was taken over by AB Volvo in 2006. UD Trucks absorbed its sister subsidiary, Volvo Nippon KK, in early 2010. The move transformed UD Truck's sales and service reach for both UD branded and Volvo trucks. For AB Volvo, the combination centralized management resources for driving UD Trucks' dealer network in Japan and abroad. The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, marine and industrial power systems as well as components and services for the aerospace industry. It also provides comprehensive financial services. The Volvo Group has its roots in Sweden, France, Japan and the US and has approximately 50,000 employees. UD Trucks Corporation is an environment conscious company. The company derives its name UD from the initials of the Uniflow Scavenging Diesel Engine that the company

developed in 1950. In November 2004, UD Trucks brought new meaning to its logo which represents Ultimate Dependability by making it the basis of the companys long-term vision. It has adopted state-of-the-art technologies to clean exhaust gas and dramatically cut air pollutants and has unveiled its new Quon vehicle recently. The new model uses devices that reduce nitrogen oxide by facilitating a chemical reaction between urea and exhaust gas, as well as filters to catch and burn particulate matter.

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SOME IMPORTANT DELEGATIONS & eVeNTS IN MARCH 2011

An eleven member high power delegation from Brazil headed by the Honble Fernando Pimentel, Minister for Development, Industry and Foreign Trade visited Jafza to explore opportunities to further strengthen trade links between Brazil and Dubai through Jafza, the regions business hub. The delegation was received by Ibrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO Jafza and Chief Commercial Officer and Dr. Mohammed Al Banna, Vice President Commercial Sales, EZW-UAE Region at the free zone.

A 30 member business delegation from China Manufacturers Association (CMA) of Hong Kong led by Dr. WONG Yau Kar David, JP, President of the CMA visited Jafza to see facilities and services and to understand the strategic benefits of Jafza as a hub to serve the entire region. The delegation was received by Adil Al Zarooni, Senior Vice President, EZW Global Sales and Khalid Al Marzooqi, Assistant Manager, Commercial Sales at the free zone. The delegation received a briefing on the free zone and its various products and services.

A VIP delegation headed by Honble Dr. Hage Geingob, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Namibia, visited Jafza to investigate ways to strengthen cooperation between Namibia and Jafza to increase the level of trade between Namibia and Dubai. The delegation was received by Chuck Heath, Adviser, EZW, at the free zone. Chuck Heath briefed the delegation on Jafza value propositions and shared Jafza experiences with the Minister.

A 13 member VIP delegation from Gwangyang, Korea led by Honble Vice Mayor of Gwangyang City visited Jafza to strengthen commercial relations between Jafza and Gwangyang City in Korea and Gwangyang Bay Area Free Economic Zone, located in the city. The delegation was received by Adil Al Zarooni at the free zone.

Managing Director Nikon Hong Kong, Mr. N. Yamaguchi; Managing Director, Nikon India, Mr. H. Takashina and Senior Manager, Nikon Hong Kong, Mr. N. Numako visited Jafza and Jebel Ali Port to study Jafza for their regional base in the Middle East. They were received by Adil Al Zarooni and Khalid Al Marzooqi at the free zone. The guests were taken on a tour to visit Jafza facilities and also the infrastructure and facilities available at the Jebel Ali Port, the regions largest container terminal.

HE Seif Sharrif Hamad, the First Vice President of Zanzibar, visited Jafza and Jebel Ali Port to see the free zone facilities and infrastructure and also the port facilities. He wanted to explore business opportunities between Zanzibar and Dubai and the region by choosing Jafza as the base for Zanzibarian companies. The Honble Vice President with Aziz Abeid, Senior Manager, EZW at the free zone who briefed the Minister on Jafza strengths and offerings.

eCONOMIC zONeS wORLd SPONSORS STUdeNT ENTRePReNeUR GROUPS

EZW has recently sponsored two student groups from Dubai National School, Al Barsha Branch who participated in the Young Entrepreneurs Competition initiated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Establishment for SME Development. The competition aimed at reinforcing entrepreneurial skills and aptitude among students in high schools, colleges and universities across the UAE.

Dr. Eng. Hamad Al Hashemi, MD-DIT and SVP Corporate Communication presenting sponsorship cheques to the representatives of the two student groups

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PACIFIC CONTROLS eSTABLISHeS USD 130 MILLION DATA CeNTRe CAMPUS IN TeCHNOPARK
Dubai facility will be the largest of its kind in the Middle East
Pacific Controls, one of the worlds leading providers of ICT enabled management services and converging engineering solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects is building the regions largest Data Centre in TechnoPark. The first phase of the USD 130 million project is near completion and consists of a 75,000 square feet Data Centre Building and a 43,000 square feet 24 hour operation centre building with all services infrastructure fully conforming to tire 3 Uptime Institute standards. The new facility leverages Pacific Controls extensive managed services delivery experience and expertise of managing cloud infrastructure and services delivery using its enterprise service delivery platform, Galaxy. Our customers worldwide now have the power to work and connect from virtually anywhere, anytime, and on any device with simple, familiar collaboration and communication solutions all backed by the proven security and guaranteed reliability our customers expect from Pacific Controls. We have developed several unique services that focus on enhancing our customers operations, including scalable bandwidth options, virtualization, elasticity, business continuity solutions, managed firewall, remote hands andload balancing, as well as reliability products including monitoring, data storage, backup, on-off site archiving, out of band access and disaster recovery including the interconnection facility on high bandwidth and scalable infrastructure, said Dilip Rahulan, Chairman and CEO Pacific Controls commenting on the companys distinctive achievements. Pacific Controls has pioneered in providing managed services on the hybrid cloud to its customers with endto-end total information security. Our managed services are monitored and equipped with full software recovery capabilities, energy optimization, enterprise-class scalability and dynamic workload balancing, ensuring continued business performance in every time zone, Rahulan said.

Pacific Controls new Data Centre Campus

Pacific Controls Cloud enabled managed data Centre will be offering its customers superior infrastructure and connectivity. The facilities offer a carrierrich environment with direct access to carriers and service providers, enabling a broad range of scalability, network, and route diversity, as well as interconnection capabilities to other customers or carriers. The new data centre is part of Pacific Controls USD 250 million expansion plan under which it aims to develop 24 command centres globally by 2013. Currently the company has five command centres in Dubai, London, Singapore, New York and Sydney. Pacific Controls is one of the leading providers of building automation with a system based on software and network controls. Dubai is Pacific Controls main operating hub where it currently has 29,000 buildings connected to its own control network, supervising emergency, power, cooling and energy, elevators as well as other mechanical and electrical infrastructure in those buildings. Pacific Controls is working closely with the Dubai Civil Defence Department, providing city management for the authorities, tracing and handling alarms in private and public buildings on behalf of the authority. We aim to connect 60,000 buildings in Dubai to our automation management service network, Rahulan said commenting on Pacific Controls business plan in this segment. To enhance our expertise in Virtualization of ourEnterprise softwareplatform "GALAXY", we have recentlyestablished aResearch and Development Lab inUniversity of TechnologyVienna (UT Vienna). At the UT Vienna lab the researchers in Vienna are incubating

and developing Virtual Robots called G-Bots on our platformthese are intelligent software robots that respond to alarm and maintenance requirements without human intervention, making the building control process even easier and faster. One major focus of the company's building automation system was energy control, an important part in managing a building's energy consumption in regions like the Middle East and eventually lower the running costs, he further added. "There is a huge potential for energy control systems here," said Rahulan. Pacific Controls' advanced software operation could help to reduce a building's energy costs by up to 50 per cent, he added. "This can all be done with no physical changes to the infrastructure, just based on data analysis and by designing and adjusting parameters," he said. A presentation at the Pacific Controls command centre in Dubai shows that the software is capable of calculating energy demand based on the current weather, the direction of the wind, the amount of clouds and intensity of sunlight. "It is environmentally and technologically smart and highly energy efficient," Rahulan said. Pacific Controls is currently working with Etisalat, DU, Masdar, Aramco and several industrial clients in the UAE such as Adnoc, Eppco, oil and pipeline companies, Dubai Airport's Terminal 3, Dubai World Central and a number of property development companies. In the US, Pacific Controls has partnered with SPRINT telecommunication company delivering managed energy services to both government and private sector.

Dilip Rahulan, Chairman and CEO, Pacific Controls

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JAPAN ReLIeF FUNd COLLeCTS AED 211 MILLION

Sizeable donation being sent to victims through the Japanese Red Cross Society
With the collaboration of Economic Zones World and Honda Gulf the Japanese Embassy has initiated a humanitarian campaign to provide disaster relief and raise funds for the Japan earthquake and tsunami. Jafza has strongly supported the campaign by distributing circulars within the free zone to raise funds from its 6500-strong business community. Further, letters of support, requesting assistance were sent from Salma Hareb personally to all Japanese companies as well as to the Japanese embassy and consulate calling for solidarity in the relief contribution efforts. Contributors were given multiple accounts to which donations could be send including The Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi, The Japanese Consulate in Dubai as well as The Japanese Red Cross Society in Japan. The collection drive was overall a success with AED 211 Million being collected so far for relief efforts. Further help has been committed and remains on standby from Economic Zones World and its customer community. Donations are continuing to be collected in the accounts; please refer the poster alongside for details.

predominantly intended to serve the approximate 40,000 employees living inside the Free Zone and another 129,000 working during the day. The Jebel Ali Station is the only metro station built at the ground level and has a total capacity to handle about 11,000 passengers per hour per direction. The opening brings the number of metro stations opened to 27. A temporary access to the station has been opened from the south side as well for people commuting to Jafza View 18 & 19 and the Limitless Buildings, in addition to the current access from Jafza North. The move provides Jafza View 18 & 19 and Limitless commuters with the convenience to reach the two locations directly from the station. The access to the rest of the free zone, however, remains from the current Jafza exit. Since the station has an exclusive Jafza exit, Jafza commuters are therefore required to present their valid Jafza ID to the security at the exit in order to gain passage. By using the Metro Jafza commuters are making a significant contribution to the worthy cause of reducing traffic and the resulting pollution in Dubai and the UAE.

JeBeL ALI MeTRO STATION SUCCeSSFULLY OPeNS

Feeder buses put in place to make commute more convenient for Jafza community
The Jebel Ali Station, designed to serve the Jebel Ali area, in particular the Jafza community, opened for commuters officially. Further, a new feeder bus route linked to the Station the Route [F54], will start off at Jebel Ali Metro station at the southern part of Jafza. RTA will operate 24 trains in the morning peak hours and 29 trains in the evening peak hours at an interval between services (headway) ranging from 6 to 8 minutes in the morning peak period, and from 5 to 6 minutes in the evening peak period RTA announced. The station will provide trains to and from Jafza every five to eight minutes during peak hours,

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