Dubai Outsource Zone, the world's first free zone dedicated to the outsourcing industry and a member of TECOM Investments, today announced it received a high-level delegation from Jordan's Development Zones Corporation (DZC).
The delegation included senior representatives from DZC's King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area, Northern Development Corp, Int@j and USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ). A regional centre for trade and the movement of goods from all over the region and the world with an upcoming airport and railway link, DZC offers investment opportunities in the industrial sector, logistics, housing and commercial services.
The Jordanian delegation headed by His Excellency Samer Asfour, Commissioner for Investor Services and Development, DZC, was received by the senior management team at Dubai Outsource Zone led by Ammar Malik, Director of Operations. CEOs, Commercial Directors and Economic Advisors were part of the delegation that aimed to establish potential partnerships with the TECOM Investments business park.
The Jordanian delegation was briefed by the DOZ team on its successful business model and the region's exceptional industry practices. The presentation also provided details on the early stages of the business park and its subsequent year-on-year growth. Some of the key initiatives that have contributed to developing DOZ into one of the world's leading outsourcing hubs were also highlighted during the presentation following which the visitors were escorted on a site tour.
Ammar Malik, Director of Operations, Dubai Outsource Zone, said: "Officials of the Development Zones Corporation provided us an insight into their successful business concept that has contributed to Jordan's economic infrastructure. The visit also helped them recognize the unique characteristics that make Dubai Outsource Zone an ideal destination for companies seeking onshore outsourcing opportunities.
"We look forward to collaborating with prestigious organisations around the region to help build greater synergy. This is part of our endeavour to strengthen economic ties with successful government and private sector entities in the GCC and the wider Middle East region."
His Excellency Asfour said: "Our visit facilitated meetings with key industry leaders in Dubai and the UAE to discuss the continued strengthening of business ties. Gaining an understanding of the dynamics of Dubai as an alternative outsourcing hub in the Middle East will help us develop our knowledge base and expertise while attracting more multinational companies."
Characterized by its strategic location covering 21 sq km close to the border crossings to Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, DZC's King Hussein Bin Talal Development Areain the Governorate of Mafraq has proven to be an added value for major industrial production, logistics and transportation.
As a unique free zone business park dedicated to the outsourcing industry, Dubai Outsource Zone currently hosts major companies including the Habib Bank Zurich, Emirates Airlines, Nokia Siemens, AXA Insurance and du.
