Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has planned to introduce a futuristic concept of “Delivery by Jafza” using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Through this initiative, Jafza seeks to use technology to further augment its delivery system to ensure faster execution of transactions. Jafza provided a demo of the new delivery system during its annual event last week, which was held to celebrate its landmark achievements in 2013. The free zone did not disclose the date of the launch of this service.
The annual event was attended by Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group and Chairman of Dubai World, the top Economic Zone World (EZW) management and board members including Chief Executive Officer Salma Hareb, high-level government officials, strategic partners and key customers.
Shaikh Ahmed witnessed the free zone’s futuristic concept by receiving a parcel, delivered by UAS. Salma Hareb in her welcome address stressed on the significance and the tremendous strength of the spirit of working together, united by a vision that has led to unique achievements of Dubai and the free zone.
Salma Hareb, commenting on the significance of being Number One, said: “For us, being number one means the power to think beyond today’s boundaries. It is the power to accept and overcome the challenges of today, and to see within them opportunities for the future. It is the power to see strength and allies within groups one has never thought about. It is the power to relentlessly pursue excellence. I am proud to say that we, at Jafza, are living the pursuit of Number One.”
She reiterated Jafza’s crowning achievements as the number one free zone in terms of business model and its role in the development of the country and the region’s economic growth; being the first free zone to be ISO certified; the first free zone to introduce e-services platform; and the first free zone to introduce mobile app.
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Shaikh Ahmed with Salma Hareb receiving a parcel by UAS
Source: Khaleej Times