Dubai Airport Freezone recognises its governmental strategic partners for their continual support and contribution to 2012 growth

Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA, spoke at a specially hosted event, honouring the role that the Freezone's local partners have played in the success that it has seen throughout 2012, and over time.

"Over the last few years, DAFZA has managed to implement its strategic plan and achieve its targets which have resulted in growth and an increase in the number of tenants, thanks to the continuous support from our partners," said Dr. Al Zarooni, "Our alliance has played a significant role in enabling DAFZA to materialise its business development objectives, and help Dubai become a preferred regional and global business hub."

"DAFZA's strategic partners have encouraged cooperation between different entities, motivated by our wise government's values, which we are highly appreciative of," he added.

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DAFZA, honored DAFZA's 15 strategic partners who have continuously supported the Freezone over the years:
• General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs
• Dubai Customs
• General Department of State Security
• Dubai Airport Security
• General Department of Criminal Investigation
• Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry -DCCI
• Department of Tourism & Commercial Marketing - DTCM
• Department of Economic Development (DED)
• Emirates Post
• Roads and Transport Authority
• Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
• Dubai Civil Defense Department
• Dubai Municipality
• Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
• Etisalat
• Du
The partners will be participating in a series of strategy planning workshops, held by DAFZA in 2013, looking ahead to additional initiatives and opportunities.