مرسوم رقم (1) لسنة 1985 بإنشاء سلطة المنطقة الحرة في ميناء جبل علي

المادة 1

Title of the Decree This Decree will be cited as “Decree No. (1) of 1985 Establishing the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority”.

المادة 2

Definitions The following words and expressions will have the meaning indicated opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise: Ruler: His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. Government: The Government of Dubai. JAFZA: The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority. Port Authority: The Jebel Ali Port Authority.

المادة 3

Establishment of JAFZA Pursuant to this Decree, a legal entity named the “Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority” is hereby established. JAFZA will be affiliated to the Government and headquartered in the Jebel Ali Port.

المادة 4

Duties of JAFZA JAFZA will be responsible for supervising the Free Zone including to: 1. issue the regulations required for managing the Free Zone; 2. issue licences to companies wishing to operate in the Free Zone; and 3. provide companies, upon their request, with administrative staff, technicians, artisans, and other workers, as warranted by the nature of the business at the Free Zone and in accordance with the conditions agreed upon between JAFZA and the requesting companies.

المادة 5

Management of JAFZA a. JAFZA will be managed by a board of directors comprised of not less than three (3) members and not more than five (5) members. b. Members of the board of directors will be appointed, and their positions and tenures determined, pursuant to an order issued by the Ruler. c. The board of directors will draft its terms of reference and will implement them upon approval of the same by the Ruler.

المادة 6

This Decree comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.