Built around the Jebel Ali Port, world’s largest man-made harbor, JAFZA is the region’s pioneering business initiative. JAFZA started its operations in 1985 and has been an effective magnet for inward investment ever since. It is today one of the main drivers of Dubai and the UAE’s phenomenal economic growth and has contributed substantially in positioning Dubai and the UAE as one of the most favored investment destinations on the world map. JAFZA is today one of the strongest brands in the region and stands for excellence, innovation and the power of partnership. It is the first free zone in the world to win ISO certification in 1996.