Felicitates world formwork leader for being named the best Austrian company in the GCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 26, 2012: Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the flagship free zone operation of Economic Zones World (EZW), felicitated Doka Middle East, one of the world leaders in formwork technology, for winning the "Best Austrian Company in the GCC 2013" award. The Austrian Trade Commission for the GCC has named Doka the "Best Austrian Company in the GCC" for their operational excellence and the company's contribution in expanding bilateral relations between Austria and the GCC.

A senior Jafza Management team led by Ibrahim Mohamed Al Janahi, Deputy CEO, visited Doka regional headquarters in the Free Zone and presented a letter of appreciation to Peter Vogel, Director of Doka Group Middle East, for their remarkable achievement.

Ibrahim Al Janahi speaking on the occasion said: "We congratulate you and your team for this distinctive recognition and Doka's remarkable growth in the region, particularly during the last decade. We wish you many more such successes in future and assure you of our full support in all your ventures."

Peter Vogel commenting on Jafza's felicitation said: "We greatly value Jafza's appreciation and commitment to support all companies situated in the Free Zone, especially Doka from the earliest stages. I take this opportunity to thank Jafza management for their continued customer service which has helped us achieve success and growth in the region."

Doka Middle East has today twelve subsidiaries across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon and Jordan.

Doka's engagement with customers initiates from the earliest design stage of a project through to its shell completion. With each project requirement customers receive added value services from their local Doka branch offices - including consulting, engineering, onsite supervision by Doka formwork instructors, sales, rental, preassembled formwork and onsite assembly service packages, material inspection, reconditioning and return. The region's logistics are supported with stockyards in each country, plus a 50,000m2 regional hub in Jafza. 

About Economic Zones World (EZW)
EZW is the global provider of sustainable industrial and logistics infrastructure solutions. The company aims to create a robust network of economic zones, technology, logistics and industrial parks as well as build-to-suit developments across the world with an objective to support the dynamic expansion of its rapidly growing international customer base. EZW's current portfolio includes Jafza, Gazeley, TechnoPark and Dubai Auto Zone.

Jafza is Economic Zones World's flagship operation and home to 6800+ multinational companies, including over 120 of the Global Fortune 500 enterprises. It is the region's most efficient logistics hub and the only one in the world located between a top container terminal (Jebel Ali Port) and a top international airport (Al Maktoum International Airport), enabling the best in multi modal connectivity.

Also in the portfolio is Gazeley, one of Europe's leading developers and providers of sustainable logistics and industrial spaces. Gazeley has strong presence in the UK, mainland Europe, China and India.

TechnoPark is the company's research and development initiative in core economic sectors, including Energy, Water and Environment. It focuses on nurturing business ideas/new technologies in various fields, which could be quickly translated into real-world industrial operations.

Dubai Auto Zone (DAZ) is a comprehensive market place for the Auto Industry catering to buyers, sellers, service providers, principals and traders.

About Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is one of the world's leading free zones. Established in 1985, Jafza is today home to over 6,800 companies, including more than 120 of the Global Fortune 500 enterprises from across the world. It is a leading driver of the burgeoning UAE economy. Jafza is the region's most efficient logistics hub and the only one in the world located between a top container terminal (Jebel Ali Port) and a top international airport (Al Maktoum International Airport), enabling the best in multi-modal connectivity.

As the leading business hub of the Middle East, it focuses on long term customer relationships and fosters alliances with global investors by providing them world class infrastructure duly supported with quality driven value added services and incentives, enabling them to avail huge business opportunities in the region, in the most efficient way.

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