UAE - New Commemorative Stamps - JAFZA

Latest issue for the Jafza "Jebel Ali Free Zone" silver jubilee 4 (45 x 35) 20/sheet stamps were issued, with 4 denominations :AED 1, 2, 3, 4 Three of the stamps are showing the an areal view of the area and its growth since it was first founded Here are some of Jafza Facts and Figures from its official website Jafza is built over an area of 48 square kilometers. It ranks among the worlds largest and the fastest growing free zones. In its 25 years of operation, Jafza has posted more than 320 times growth in its number of companies growing from 19 in 1985 to over 6400 in 2009. Situated between Jebel Ali Port the world’s 6th largest seaport and the upcoming Al Maktoum International Airport, the world’s largest cargo airport, Jafza is the only free zone in the world to be located between the two major logistic enablers. With a six lane highway Jafza will facilitate the transportation of goods (custom bound) from sea to air in just 20 minutes.Jafza is well positioned to enable its partners the fastest possible access to a market of over 2 billion people in South and West Asia, the CIS and Africa. Jebel Ali Port is DP World’s flagship port, DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 12 new developments across 31 countries. In 2009, DP World handled more than 43.4 million TEU across its global portfolio. Jafza official website click here