May 01, 2012
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority begins talks with banks to secure a funding lifeline ahead of a $2bn debt repayment due later this year, as the port operator reports sharply higher profits. Read Article Lifeline and profit give UAE's Jafza hope
May 01, 2012
Across Dubai the property market is beginning to pick up and many investors are looking at opportunities across the emirates. However, many investors get caught out by the differences between 'freehold' and 'free zone' Read Article Freehold title does not allow the same freedom as that of a free zone
Apr 03, 2012
The second and final batch of container cranes for the new Khalifa Port were delivered to the Abu Dhabi Ports Company at the weekend. Read Article Khalifa Port takes delivery of final cranes
Mar 30, 2012
Dubai authorities have launched an investigation into Groupon Middle East after a slew of complaints over poor customer service. Read Article Groupon Middle East under investigation by Dubai authorities
Feb 07, 2012
Thousands of new companies registered in UAE free zones last year, despite economic uncertainty elsewhere that curbed many business startup and expansion plans. Read Article UAE free zones grow by thousands of businesses
Jan 01, 2012
Business boomed for free zones last year, but many challenges lay ahead in 2012. Could the free zone fever be cooling? Read Article Free zones flourish in Emirates
Nov 20, 2011
The capital's industrial and manufacturing zone, Kizad, is ready for new tenants--but are businesses set on moving in? Read Article Kizad takes shape, drawing global interest
Nov 20, 2011
The Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) is fast becoming a magnet for attracting manufacturers, as the CEO behind the project provides a progress update. Read Article Abu Dhabi industrial hub landing clients fast
Nov 15, 2011
Ford Middle East yesterday opened its biggest single investment in the region, a 29,500 square metre parts distribution centre. Read Article Ford opens $53m spare parts centre in Jebel Ali
Nov 08, 2011
Free Zones: Thousands of companies within the UAE's free zones provide consulting services in ways that flout regulations, but they could face stiff fines and penalties for doing so. Read Article Free zones eliminate need for local partners - but legal perils remain
