Jafza to introduce the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S Numbering for its registered companies

This initiative will enable them to provide an internationally recognized corporate identifier, which will function like a globally-enabled trade license number to all its members.

Jafza has partnered with Dun & Bradstreet to generate and assign DUNS Number to all Jafza based companies after necessary validation of their company data.

The D-U-N-S Number automatically ensures a listing on the D&B global database, which is one of the most visited B-2-B portals worldwide, thereby linking the company to a wealth of quality global information products and services.

Millions of companies worldwide rely on D&B to provide the insight they need to help build profitable, quality business relationship with their customers, suppliers and business partners.

'The initiative is part of Jafza's ongoing drive to adopt best business practices and to extend support to its companies in their global expansions,' said Ms. Fatma Salem, Executive Vice President, Operations, commenting on Jafza's latest initiative to introduce DUNS number to its companies.

Mr. Rajesh Mirchandani, Chief Executive Officer of Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East & Africa, said: 'The DUNS Number will enhance the credibility of Jafza registered businesses in the marketplace by providing valuable information about these companies and offering them opportunities for further expansion into the international market. Many governments and international corporations have made the D-U-N-S Number a mandatory requirement for their suppliers and contractors.'

The Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S Number) is a proprietary system created by D&B in 1962 and is recognized as a global standard for authenticating businesses for online and offline transactions.

The D-U-N-S Number is used for vendor pre-qualification by Fortune 500 Companies, various governments and trade associations including the United Nations, European Commission, US Government, International Standards Organization, Australian Government, Department of Economic Development in Dubai and more.

Mr. Parag Patki, Director - Business Development of Dun & Bradstreet South Asia, Middle East & Africa, added 'Given today's e-commerce marketplace, where trust is a key factor in the decision-making process and cross-border trade is a significant aspect of doing business, an internationally recognized business identifier like the D-U-N-S Number offers an excellent advantage.'