Dubai Airport Freezone Awarded for Creativity in e-Government Web Awards

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 17, 2012 -- Dubai, UAE: Dubai Airport Freezone has received the e-government web award for the design and creativity of its website, www.dafz.ae. The recognition was given by the Pan Arab Web Awards Academy and the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO), a leading non-profit organization affiliated with the League of Arab States.

The award ceremony recently held at Maritim Hotel and Resort in Sharm Al Sheikh, Egypt, was organized to encourage creativity and compliance with international standards in designing government websites across the Arab world. Also honored at the event along with DAFZA, were government agencies from several Arab countries including, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, KSA, Bahrain and Syria.

“We are very pleased to have received yet another accolade for our commitment to excellence in e-government. It is a big boost to our morale and we remain steadfast in ensuring that we deploy innovative technology to support and engage with our various stakeholders,” said Dr. Mohammad Al Zarooni, Director General of Dubai Airport Freezone.

Dubai Airport Freezone has a comprehensive information and communications technology system that supports the entire operational fabric of the organization; from Commercial Operations, Lease & Licensing, to Sales and IT Services. For instance, an advanced interactive response systems facilitates a large number of customer queries more quickly and more efficiently.

“Information technology is integral to our processes because we need to ensure that our tenants have access to world class facilities and an environment that supports growth,” Dr. Zarooni added.

In the recent past, Dubai Airport Freezone has won a number of awards across a variety of categories. It was recently ranked number one among all free zones in the Middle East. Other accolades include, the Dubai Human Development Award (Dubai Quality Award), ISO 2000 certification in IT Service Management, Arabia Corporate Social Responsibility Award and the Interactive Innovation Award.


About Dubai Airport Freezone

Established in 1996 as a part of the Dubai Government's strategic plan to be an investment driven economy, Dubai Airport Freezone is one of the fastest growing premium free zones in the region. The free zone is currently home to over 1450 companies from various industry sectors, including aviation, freight and logistics, IT and telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, engineering, food & beverage, jewellery and cosmetics. Located strategically within the boundaries of Dubai International Airport, Dubai Airport Freezone offers a range of modern facilities with a state-of-the-art infrastructure.
International investors can enjoy dynamic growth through Dubai Airport Freezone's excellent incentive packages including 100% tax exemption, 100% foreign ownership and no currency restrictions. Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, the Dubai Airport Freezone is a gateway providing access to over 2.5 billion consumers.

Dubai Airport Freezone's commitment to quality is recognized by worldwide ISO certificates for Quality, Environment, Health & Safety and Information Security Management System, as well as Complaints Handling System. In addition to various regional and international awards, Dubai Airport Freezone has won the prestigious Dubai Quality Appreciation Programme award in the service category in 2010.

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