Jafza, DIFC launch dual-zone plan for linking trade, logistics

DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have signed a landmark agreement to establish a dual-zone framework, linking Dubai’s trade and industrial ecosystem with its advanced financial and corporate structuring platform. His Excellency Arif Amiri, CEO, DIFC Authority, emphasised that the framework empowers enterprises to seamlessly anchor both strategic and financial functions in Dubai. His Excellency Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO, DP World GCC, said the agreement unlocks new opportunities by connecting trade with capital, allowing companies to operate efficiently across production, logistics, and financial operations. The initiative enables businesses to manage production, storage, and distribution through Jafza, while accessing financial, legal, and investment services via DIFC. The dual-zone model aligns with Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), reinforcing Dubai’s status as a global hub for trade, finance, and innovation.