Dubai Industrial City continues infrastructure developments to meet the increasing demand on the City

Rajhi Construction Company selected to implement the 100 million Dirhams project -

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 May 2013: Dubai Industrial City, a member of TECOM Investments and the second largest industrial real estate project in Dubai, announced today that it is continuing the infrastructure developments in the city and that it has selected Rajhi Construction Company to work on this 100 million Dirhams project.

These infrastructure works include; establishment of roads network within the City spanning across 60 kilometres, in addition to the extension of water pipes along 154 kilometres, communication cables spread across of 360 kilometres, pipes to drain rainwater along 111 kilometres, pipes to discharge wastewater along 92.5 kilometres, and pipes for irrigation along 53.5 kilometre, which means that the total length of developed area in Dubai Industrial City is now spread across 14 kilometres. The project is expected to be completed by 2014.

Abdullah Belhoul, Managing Director of Dubai Industrial City said: "The GCC economy and UAE's economy in particular is witnessing a significant growth in all sectors and most importantly in the industrial sector, which contributes to building a diversified and a knowledge based economy. This considerable growth provides many opportunities for the industry players to seize, and we at Dubai Industrial City are keen to have a strong and advanced infrastructure ready in order to empower them exploit these opportunities and to enter the market as soon as possible. Moreover, this project is yet another proof of our ongoing efforts to meet all the requirements of our business partners."

Many industrial companies based in Dubai Industrial City will benefit from this infrastructure development project, including Al Marai, Caparol, Rasasi Perfumes Inc. and Gulf Eternity. The project also provides the opportunity for new companies wishing to establish their business in the City.

Dubai Industrial City is considered the largest industrial real estate project in Dubai and is spread across 55 square kilometers (560 million square feet) of land. The industrial destination was established to serve as a catalyst for the growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates - with specific emphasis on Machinery and Mechanical equipment, Transport Equipment and parts, Base Metal, Chemicals, Food and Beverage and Mineral Products.

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About Dubai Industrial City:
Industrial City (DI), a member of TECOM Investments, is the second largest industrial real estate project in Dubai and is spread across 55 square kilometers (560 million square feet) of land. The industrial destination was established to serve as a catalyst for the growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates - especially in light to medium manufacturing sectors with specific emphasis on Machinery and Mechanical equipment, Transport Equipment and parts, Base Metal, Chemicals, Food and Beverage and Mineral Products.

Dubai Industrial City provides a cost effective and efficient business environment together with a number of industry supporting products and facilities including warehousing and logistics solutions, labour villages, vocational training, commercial space as well as a one stop shop for the issue of required licenses and permits.

Dubai Industrial City is strategically located next to the new Al Maktoum Airport (Dubai World Central) and in close proximity to the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The City provides a traffic free environment with direct connections to the Emirates Road, Dubai By Pass Road providing easy and convenient access to global transportation points via road, air and sea.

For additional information, visit www.dubaindustrialcity.ae

For additional information about Dubai Industrial City, please contact

Mohammad Shaban
Bell Pottinger
Phone +971 4 4336111
mshaban@bell-pottinger.co.uk