Cooperation with Dubai Police is an essential continuous process of great benefits
United Arab Emirates, Dubai: Dubai Airport Free Zone in collaboration with Dubai Police has opened a new police Office to enhance security environment in the Free Zone, disclosed Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Director General of the Freezone.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Brigadier Ahmed bin Thani, In Charge of Dubai Airports Security at Dubai Police and number of officials from both institutions.
Located on the ground floor of Building 6W, the new Police Office will have personnel to deal with traffic incidents, cargo issues and Operation room for any emergency. All sections are now operational except for the Operations room, which will function by the end of the year.
Speaking during the inauguration, Dr. Al Zarouni said, " Security environment is the backbone of any successful business operation. It is essential to create secured ambience for the clients to operate peacefully."
Dubai Airport Freezone emphasizes security in all aspects of its operations and seek the same for its customers and employees" he added.
Appreciating support and relentless cooperation by Dubai Police, Dr. Zarouni said, "I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dubai Police who spared no effort to help setting a security office in our vicinity"
"The new police Office will further enhance security services to our tenants by providing extra security at the Freezone."
"We are in the process of deploying a major project to install a CCTV system at the Freezone, before the end of the current year. The opening of the Office formalizes our cooperation with Dubai Police which earlier conducted regular patrols at the Freezone to ensure security."
Brigadier bin Thani said the Dubai Police is implementing directives of the Dubai Government in providing better security environment for all businesses based in Dubai and all its residents.
He detailed the role of Dubai Airport Security in creating a safe atmosphere for Dubai which is a gateway to the Gulf.
Mr. Mohammed Alhashimi, Executive Director of Corporate Support at Dubai Airport Freezone, expressed his gratitude to Dubai Police for their cooperation. "Our aim is to reduce the number of incidents at the Freezone and the new Police Office opened here will certainly augment our capabilities in providing security to companies based at the Freezone" concluded Alhashimi
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About Dubai Airport Free Zone
Dubai Airport Free Zone established in 1996 offers companies operating at the Free Zone 100% foreign ownership, Free Zone companies will benefit from 100% repatriation of capital and 100% corporate import/ export, personal income, and commercial levies tax exemption. The Dubai Airport Free Zone facilities offered to companies include "one stop shop" administration services and investor oriented management. Companies can operate 24-hours and enjoy security around the clock as well as make use of the excellent cargo handling facilities (1.6 billion tones handled in 2007), 24-hour Customs services, Dedicated Logistics Centre (DNATA /FLC), and a range of ready-built and custom-made facilities close to the airport apron.
Trade through Dubai Airport FZ represents approximately seven per cent of total Dubai Trade in 2007. It contributed five per cent to Dubai's GDP. Businesses at Dubai Airport Free Zone resulted in a 75% increase in DNATA's cargo handling facilities at Dubai Airport Free Zone since its establishment. The Free Zone has contributed a 100% increase in the handling capacity of DNATA at the Free Zone in the period 2005-2007. (Current capacity 200,000 tonnes per annum).
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