Ahmed Dubai, May 27th,2007 (WAM) -- Dubai World Central (DWC),the city-within-a-city taking shape at Jebel Ali in Dubai, isforming a major part of Dubai's USD 82 billion aviation infrastructureinvestment, said Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman,Dubai Aviation Corporation-Dubai World Central.

Sheikh Ahmed's statement came in conjunction with DWC's supportof the Airport Show being held until May 30 at the Airport ExpoDubai.

'Dubai is investing in the region of US$82 billion in aviationinfrastructure projects, of which 40% (US$33 billion) will beinvested in Dubai World Central,' stated Sheikh Ahmed.

'DWC will become the world's finest example of urban planningand a benchmark for global investors. Our support of the AirportShow where 500 exhibitors and 5,000 industry visitors are expectedto eventually attend will capitalise on the unprecedented growthin the aviation and airport development sectorsthat the Middle East, India and the Africa region has experiencedin recent years.'Boasting the world's premier logistics and residential capabilities,DWCwill be a major player in the UAE's growth and expansion plansfor thecoming decade.

'As construction of the world's largest airport Dubai World CentralInternationalAirport (JXB) is well underway, there will be a huge requirementof aviationrelated products and services' explained Abdulla Al Falasi, DWC'sMarketingand Corporate Communications Director.

'This is a testament to Dubai's dedication to the aviation industryinthe region, naturally, consultants and developers, includingDWC, willbe using the Airport Show as an investment and sourcingopportunity,'continued Al Falasi.

DWC's phase one development is expected to be complete by 2009.