Dubai, Dec. 27th, 2006 (WAM)---Dubai Industrial City, a memberof Tatweer, recently hosted a networking session for more than65 industrial manufacturers and investors from across the UAE,introducing them to state-of-the-art facilities being set upat the region's first dedicated industrial zone.

Escorted by senior officials of the Dubai Industrial City, manufacturersof machinery and mechanical equipment, transport equipment, partsand chemicals were given an exclusive overview of its progressand the investor friendly incentives provided within the sixclusters.

Rashed Al Ansari, CEO of Dubai Industrial City said: "This isthe first of many meetings that we intend to hold for the Dubaibusiness community and our investors. They serve a dual purpose,while keeping them informed about the developments within theCity, it also helps us gain an understanding of their businessrequirements.

"It is this open door policy that we share with our clients thathas made it possible for Dubai Industrial City to be up and runningwithin record time. The City is already witnessing high activitywith investors setting up factories and production units acrosssix dedicated zones - a unique achievement considering it isjust two years since the concept of the industrial free zonewas launched." Dubai Industrial City's conformity to stringentindustrial standards in quality, health, safety and the environment(QHSE) through the Dubai Quality Mark has earned it rapid credibilityas a leading destination for industrial production, he added.

Investors at the networking meet were also introduced to severalvalue added incentives that are being developed to support businesseswithin the integrated industrial facility, such as the AED 1.6billion dedicated labour accommodation with 87,000 beds.

"Much of the high investor demand for leasingland at the City could be attributed to the fact that it notonly meets all their business requirements, but also supportsa fully self-contained community, complete with a downtown areaof residential complexes, entertainment areas, industrial mall,conference facilities and hotels.""All these initiatives are launched with the investor in mindto ensure that we offer services that will help them set up andgrow their businesses, while contributing to Dubai's economy."Located in close proximity to the new Jebel Ali Airport and JebelAli Port, with easy accessibility to major highways such as SheikhZayed Road, Emirates Road and the Dubai Ring Road, the DubaiIndustrial City is spread over 560 million square feet offeringa dedicated industrial destination that comprises six industrialclusters for food and beverage, base metal, mineral products,chemicals, transport equipment and parts, and machinery and mechanicalequipment.