DP World, UAE Region’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) witnessed a 12% growth in its healthcare and pharmaceuticals customer base between 2019-2020.
To showcase their commitment to promote the growth of healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, DP World, UAE Region and JAFZA will participate in Arab Health 2021, a leading medical equipment exhibition in the Middle East.
As one of the most important contributing sectors in the Free Zone, the healthcare and pharmaceuticals segment is one of the key economic pillars in JAFZA.
Spanning an area of around 170,000 sqm, and currently housing 174 companies from 41 countries, the segment provides jobs to 1,100 employees. In 2019, the volume of trade in the segment stood at 25,000 metric tonnes, valued at Dhs900 million.
Unlocking growth
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World – UAE Region and JAFZA said: “The boom in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals segment in JAFZA has highlighted the core competencies of the sector in the Middle East and the seamless connectivity DP World, UAE Region offers to over 3.5 billion consumers through the highly efficient trade and logistics hub in Jebel Ali, which includes JAFZA and the Jebel Ali Port.
“Our trade and logistics hub has expedited global distribution of COVID-19 equipment and played a key role in the Dubai Vaccine Logistics Alliance, an initiative launched in January 2021. As a smart trade enabler, we have ensured a flawless supply chain throughout 2020, irrespective of the dynamic market conditions.”