Jebel Ali Free Zone Law No. 1/1978 Jebel Ali Management and Operation Law
We, Rashid Bin Said Al Maktoum, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai,
Pursuant to the perusal of the Provisional*[1] Constitution; and
Pursuant to the perusal of the Convention dated 14/6/1978 concluded between the
government of Dubai and Sea-Land Service Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention")
regarding the management and operation of Jebel Ali in the Emirate of Dubai; and
The Decree issued by us on 16/12/1978 on the Establishment of Jebel Ali Port Authority
(hereinafter referred to as "PAJA");
Have decided to promulgate the following Law:
Article 1 - Title of the Law
The present Law shall be entitled "Jebel Ali Management and Operation Law of 1978 AD".
Article 2 - Validity and Enforcement of the Convention
The Convention - enclosed herewith - shall be deemed valid and enforceable with respect
to all objectives set forth therein.
Article 3 - Management and Operation of the Port
PAJA shall be responsible for the management and operation of Jebel Ali Port as per the