Dubai Industrial City (DI) to Host Automotive City for Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen |
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New Dedicated Facility by Al Nabooda AutomobilesAl Nabooda Automobiles
to Occupy Over One Million square feet of Land at DI
Dubai - 17 June, 2007: A dedicated "Automobile City" spreading over more than one million square feet, to be established by Al Nabooda AutomobilesAl Nabooda Automobiles
for its Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen cars, will become operational by 2009 at Dubai Industrial CityDubai Industrial City, the emirate's leading industrial destination that offers a one-stop solution for companies. Rashed Al Ansari, CEO of Dubai Industrial CityDubai Industrial City, a member of Tatweer, signed the agreement to set up the "Automotive City" with Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda, Managing Director of Khalifa Juma Al Nabooda Group of companies and the dealers of Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
Rashed Al Ansari said: "The new centre will become operational in 2009 in our automotive zone at Dubai Industrial CityDubai Industrial City which will be the hub for the automotive industry in the UAE. The set up of the facility and the service provided from our end will ensure that we will meet the high quality standards required by such famous marquees and contribute towards supporting their business."
K. Rajaram, CEO of Al Nabooda AutomobilesAl Nabooda Automobiles explained that his company decided to set up base in Dubai Industrial CityDubai Industrial City "as it offers a dedicated automobile zone that meets with our operational needs."
"Within the completed centre, Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles will be displayed in independent showrooms that comply with the manufacturers' corporate identity and designs."
Rajaram pointed out that the "Automotive City" will include an ultra-modern pre-delivery inspection centre, a fully equipped logistics centre, and a body shop that meets the exacting standards of Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen.
"Test tracks will also combine on-road and off-road sections to offer an opportunity for realistic customer and workshop testing away from traffic congestion," he said.
Dubai Industrial CityDubai Industrial City offers a dedicated industrial destination comprising six industrial clusters - food and beverage, base metals, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts, and machinery and mechanical equipment.
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About Dubai Industrial City
Dubai Industrial City (DI)Dubai Industrial City (DI), a member of Tatweer, is set up on 560 million sq ft of prime land, with the aim of catalysing the growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates - especially in high value added manufacturing and production in the sectors of Machinery & Mechanical equipment, Transport Equipment and parts, Base Metal, Chemicals, Food and Beverage and Mineral Products.
Dubai Industrial CityDubai Industrial City provides one of the region's finest business environments and is a one-stop facility for industry and related sectors such as logistics, assembly and warehousing, vocational training and labour residences.
DI City's strategic location near (Dubai World Central) the new Jebel Ali Airport City, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and Port; trans-Emirates highways, including Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road, provides easy and convenient access to global transportation points via road, air and sea.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
For further information
Agency:
Tarek Sakik
Senior Account Manager
Jiwin the Public Relations Arm
Of Dubai Press Club
Phone: +971-4-3613593
Email: Tarek.Sakik@Jiwin.ae
© Press Release 2007
from JIWIN
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