JAFZA’s electronics hub lights up the UAE

JAFZA’s electronics hub lights up the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Gulf’s electronics and electrical sector has grown sharply in the last few years, driven by rising disposable income, tourism and deep internet penetration rates, making the region one of the most connected globally.

Due to its strategic location, Dubai is one of the key suppliers of electronic products to the Middle East, and the rest of the world. In 2021, 2.7 million metric tonnes (MT) of electronic products worth over AED 347 billion were traded via the Emirate. Its trade capabilities are further complemented by the robust local and regional e-commerce fulfilment infrastructure and the re-export markets that connect to countries worldwide.

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is crucial in enabling the UAE and the wider region to meet this ever-growing demand. Set in the heart of Dubai, the free zone alone traded 1.4 million MT of electronic products worth over AED 147 billion in 2021. That is more than 50 per cent of Dubai’s total traded volume and over 40 per cent in value.

One of the key unique selling points of Jafza’s electronics hub is that over 26 per cent of the companies are from the UAE, fostering localisation and creating a demand for local products