In which year was the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), next to Jebel Ali Port, established to attract foreign investment through regulatory and tax incentives?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1985
- Step 1: Jebel Ali was developed in the 1970s as part of a state-directed initiative to diversify Dubai's economy beyond oil. Answer: 1985. Adjacent to the port is the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), established in 1985 to attract foreign investment through regulatory and tax incentives. Why not the others: 1965, 1995 and 2005 don't fit.
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