Dubai, United Arab Emirates 22nd April 2015

Arabian Automobiles, flagship company of AW Rostamani and the exclusive dealer of Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, partnered with Renault Middle East to sponsor the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) by displaying Renault's 100% electric vehicles. 

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, WETEX brings together exhibitors from different countries to showcase their latest innovative technologies and share their best practices and expertise with national and multinational visitors. As the leading automotive manufacturer to sell 100% electric vehicles in the Middle East, Renault and Arabian Automobiles displayed the zero emission Twizy, ZOE and Kangoo as part of their dedication to support the Dubai Smart Vision 2021 of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Zero Emission (Z.E) vehicles: the best automotive solution to improving air quality in towns and cities.

In the future, towns and cities will benefit from electric vehicles, because they improve air quality and reduce urban noise levels. RENAULT Zero Emission (Z.E) program is committed to reduce the worldwide environmental footprint by offering a full range of 100% electric vehicles with zero emission in use and noise free. Number 1 in Europe, Renault's electric vehicles Zoe, Twizy and Kangoo are at the forefront of sustainable mobility solutions.  

Hakim Boutehra - Renault Middle East Managing Director declared:  "Every 3 minutes, a customer somewhere in the world switches from an internal combustion engine car to an electric car.

Main capitals of the world have taken the path of EV's and In the Arab world; Dubai is pioneering the trend of sustainable mobility. In addition to their environmental benefits, electric vehicles are revolutionary in terms of comfort, quietness and peace of mind for their users. Many companies are moving toward Zero Emissions policies and are choosing Renault for their electric vehicle fleet".

Salah Yamout, Director of Sales and Marketing at Arabian Automobiles said; "We are committed to supporting WETEX's Initiative for promoting a sustainable future and are fully aligned in its mission to help transform Dubai into one of the smartest cities in the world. As a key player in the automotive industry, we highly encourage finding ways to be a part of saving the environment where possible".

"At Arabian Automobiles, we recognize that electric vehicles represent the forward chapter of automotive technology and with such vehicles already present in our line-up, we believe that we are in line with Dubai's goals of achieving the highest standards of energy efficiency", Yamout concluded.

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About Renault Zoe
The spearhead of Renault's Z.E. range is the brand's first fully-electric car. It is ideal for daily urban journeys and embodies Renault's excellence in electric technology. The mobility-enhancing model features the most advanced technology in terms of range and user friendliness. It is a key symbol of the Group's commitment to the electric revolution.

About Renault Twizy
The first electric car available in the UAE has all the essentials: flexibility, dynamism, and safety.

But most of all, a design that speaks for itself. Renault Twizy can be customised to suit any taste. The car is equipped with the latest technologies that ensure the ultimate driving experience. Test-drive are available at Arabian Automobiles Showroom.

About the Renault Group
The Renault group has been making cars since 1898. Today it is an international multi-brand group selling more than 2.7 million vehicles in 128 countries in 2014 and employing nearly 128,000 people. To meet the major technological challenges of the future and continue its strategy of profitable growth, the Group is harnessing its international development and the complementarity of its three brands, Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors, together with electric vehicles, the alliance with Nissan, and its partnerships with AVTOVAZ and Daimler.

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Yasmine Aitouche
Renault Middle East, Communications Officer
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Renault Middle East, Communications & Public Affairs Director
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