Dubai Free Zones implement remote working
The Dubai Free Zones Council, DFZC,
announced that all free zones in the emirate have put in place remote working
for 95 percent of their staffs, in line with the directives of the federal and
local authorities in a bid to maintain business continuity, while also ensuring
the safety and security of employees.
Aligned with the best international
practices currently being implemented across Dubai, the free zones are keen to
provide a smooth and seamless experience for their business partners and
foreign investors during this period.
The remote working mechanism reflects the
keenness of free zones in leveraging electronic and smart applications, to
maintain the customer experience and the highest standards of quality and
excellence.
"The challenging times we are all
going through now will come to an end, thanks to the efforts and intensive
measures that many governments and international organisations are engaged in,
as well as the UAE, with the guidance of our wise leadership. DFZC is seeking
to ensure the highest standards of safety, security and excellence, followed
internationally. By monitoring and limiting the economic impact, by introducing
initiatives that will provide exceptional support to companies operating in the
free zones, we are confident our collective efforts will protect the free zone
community in Dubai from the adverse impacts of this scenario," said Dr.
Mohammed Al Zarooni, DFZC Secretary-General.
He praised the efforts of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed
bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of DFZC, for his directives to ensure that the
free zones continue to meet expectations in maintaining Dubai’s status as a
leading business hub.