Over 30% Of France-UAE Trade Goes Through Jafza Companies

Almost one-third of UAE trade with France involves companies operating in Jafza, a subsidiary of global trade enabler DP World.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO DP World, said: “France is a long-term strategic partner of Dubai and the UAE and Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone play an important role in that relationship, enabling French companies enter key markets in the region. The recent visit of President Emmanuel Macron to UAE will go a long way in further enhancing this relationship.

“Among EU nations, France remains one of our most important trade partners of the UAE and we have seen a continuous growth – in non-oil trade between the two countries reaching $5.1 billion in 2016.”