Economy Europe keen to explore investment prospects in DAFZ

DUBAI / WAM

Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, Executive Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), welcomed a high-level delegation from the Senate of Economy Europe.
The delegation led by Dr Walter Doring, Chairman of the Senate of Economy, aims to explore future cooperation and investment opportunities offered by the Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ).
The meeting was also attended by Amna Lootah, Director-General of DAFZ, and Dieter Härthe, Honorary Consul
General at the Senate of Economy Europe, as well as representatives of leading innovative European companies across various sectors.
Al Zarooni said, “Through its world-class fee-zones, including DAFZ, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity, DIEZ offers unique investment opportunities. The three free zones offer advanced infrastructure, supported by an integrated ecosystem, innovative solutions, and a global network of partners. They also offer tax incentives and competitive investment advantages that make them a preferred regional and global destination for all types of investments.”
“The three free zones constitute a strategic hub for business and investment, as they are home to more than 5,000 international multinational companies and SMEs across various sectors. DIEZ seeks to realise the vision of Dubai’s wise leadership, in creating a diverse economic market characterised by efficiency and ease of conducting business, in order to enhance Dubai’s competitiveness in various economic sectors, which is a result of their strong record in supporting business growth and sustainability for companies in multiple sectors. The visit has strengthened mutual economic and investment relations with our partners in the European markets,” he added. For its part, the delegation expressed appreciation for the warm welcome they received.
Dr Walter Doring praised the UAE and the emirate of Dubai for the advanced position in the global trade, as a highly attractive investment ecosystem for FDI. Dr Doring expressed that the UAE’s wise leadership is renowned for their futuristic vision, which covers all aspects of life, particularly in the business sector. The delegation toured DAFZ, and explored its dynamic economic environment and integrated facilities. The delegation was briefed on investment and tax incentives, and the world-class business support platforms which built a strong world-wide reputation over the past 25 years.
The delegation also received a presentation about the processes that aim to facilitate doing business, as well as a number of existing projects in retail, modern technologies, industries, logistics, shipping and support services.
Amna Lootah, Director-General of DAFZ, said, “DAFZ enjoys distinguished relations with various European markets, especially as many European companies are based in the free zone to manage their regional operations. During the meeting, we shed light on these relations and the prospects for their expansion, which will reflect positively on growth and investments.”
“During the meeting, we highlighted how European companies can benefit from the growth of the free zone during the next phase, and the advantages that Dubai provides to their companies. DAFZ’s plans and marketing programs focuses on the European market to enhance the presence of its companies in the free zone, which currently amounts to 28%,” Lootah added.