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Chinese Firms Surge in Dubai's Jafza Amid Global Protectionism

12/30/2025

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As of November 2025, 507 Chinese firms are based in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai, nearly doubling since 2021.
Jafza hosts around 12,000 companies and supports nearshoring and diversification to improve supply chains.
Abdulla Al Hashmi, DP World COO for parks and zones, said Dubai provides a stable base amid rising global protectionism.
JD.com is among the companies using Jafza for logistics and regional operations.

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Story summary

As of November 2025, 507 Chinese firms are based in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai, nearly doubling since 2021.
Jafza hosts around 12,000 companies and supports nearshoring and diversification to improve supply chains.
Abdulla Al Hashmi, DP World COO for parks and zones, said Dubai provides a stable base amid rising global protectionism.
JD.com is among the companies using Jafza for logistics and regional operations.