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Dubai Law·3 of 2001

Issued Date
May 1, 2001
Effective from
May 1, 2001
Articles
3
Last synced
Sep 14, 2026
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Establishes a free zone at Al Quoz Industrial Area in Dubai and amalgamates it into the Jebel Ali Free Zone under the management of the Jebel Ali Free Zone Auth…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) A free zone is hereby established at Al Quoz Industrial Area in Dubai. The area and boundaries of the free zone are demarcated on the plan attached to this Law.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) The free zone referred to in the preceding Article is hereby amalgamated into the Jebel Ali Free Zone and deemed part thereof. The above-mentioned free zone will be managed by the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority in accordance with the laws, regulations, orders, and resolutions in force in the Jebel Ali Free Zone. ©2021 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai 1 Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.

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    Law No. (3) of 2001 Establishing a Free Zone at Al Quoz Industrial Area Page 2 of 3

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    Article 3

    Article (3) This Law comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette. Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 1 May 2001 Corresponding to 7 Safar 1422 A.H.

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    Law No. (3) of 2001 Establishing a Free Zone at Al Quoz Industrial Area Page 3 of 3

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Note: This legislation is sourced from the Dubai Legislation Portal (dlp.dubai.gov.ae). The original Arabic text is the authoritative version.

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