VOL. XLVI

No 5

3-February-2003

DUBAI

Dubai Launches $1.14Bn Jebel Ali Port Expansion Plan

The Executive Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Sultan bin Sulayim, has announced an extensive development plan to expand Jebel Ali Port at a total cost of Dh4.2bn ($1.14bn). The project, which involves four phases and is expected to be completed in 2020, will increase the number of berths at the port to 82, equipped with 125 quayside cranes and supporting yard equipment. According to...