Dubai, May 25, 2017

As part of its ongoing partnership with Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer based out of India, Al-Futtaim has opened the first dedicated workshop for Hero bikes located at Rashidiya in Dubai.

The first Hero showroom was opened in Q4 last year and is located at Airport Road in Deira.

Commenting on behalf of Al-Futtaim, Colin Cordery, said: “The opening of the new Hero service centre is a further testament to the importance we place in our partnership with Hero MotoCorp. Since its launch, we’ve seen strong interest in the brand and its products and with the new service centre, customers can be assured of receiving industry benchmarked after sales service.”

Present at the opening were Colin Cordery and Rajasingh Gulati from Al-Futtaim and Rajat Bhargava, Assistant Vice President and Head of Global Business, Deepak Mokashi, Advisor, Malo Le Masson, Head Global Product Planning, and Parag Aggarwal, Head Marketing and New Product Development from Hero MotoCorp.

While the UAE has been a new market for Hero MotoCorp, it sold over 6.63 million two-wheelers in its last financial year, and over 70 million motorcycles and scooters in cumulative sales.

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About Al-Futtaim
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al-Futtaim employs in excess of 42,000 people and operates in 31 countries through more than 200 companies. The group has significantly expanded its business operations through a strategic acquisition plan and has entered a number of new territories, increasing its footprint beyond the GCC and Greater Middle East to encompass, Asia, Australasia and East Africa. Structured into four operational divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate and retail, the success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector. For more information visit: www.alfuttaim.com

About Al-Futtaim Hero
Hero MotoCorp Ltd. is the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, based in India.

In 2001, the company achieved the coveted position of being the largest two-wheeler manufacturing company in India as well as the 'World No.1' two-wheeler company in terms of unit volume sales in a calendar year. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. continues to maintain this position to date.

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