- Thirty Audi A6 Avant to be added to existing fleet -
Abu Dhabi, 16th April 2008: Al Ghazal Transport, Abu Dhabi's leading transportation company and a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), announced today the expansion of its limousine fleet with 30 Audi cars.
"Abu Dhabi is being increasingly recognized worldwide as a high-end destination for leisure and business, and we are upgrading Al Ghazal's fleet and services to meet the growing demand for luxury transportation," said Ali Ahmed Al Mehairi, Acting Director General of ADNH.
The new Audi A6 Avant will primarily provide limousine services to VIP guests from Sheraton Hotel & Resort, Le Meridien and Hilton in Abu Dhabi. "We are also looking at expanding our VIP services later on to include the Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Airports. The addition of the new cars is part of our phased expansion plan to double Al Ghazal's limousine fleet by the end of the year," Mehairi added.
In association with Audi, Al Ghazal drivers have undergone a special training in preparation for the new transportation service. "Our drivers received special skills training at the Dubai Autodrome and Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on defensive driving. They also received full-scale training in customer service and car maintenance," said Ghulam Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, General Manager of Al Ghazal Transport.
The new Audi cars will enhance Al Ghazal's current fleet that includes Mercedes E-Class and Chevrolet Caprice.
Al Ghazal is one of the largest transportation solutions providers in the UAE with a combined fleet strength of more than 2,500 vehicles. Al Ghazal workshops in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Dubai provide maintenance services to all of its vehicles which include taxis, rent-a-car, buses and limousines.
The company provides special limousine services for VIPs, airport transfers, taxi operations, intercity bus services and car rentals. Its team of professionals works round the clock to ensure a pleasant experience for its discerning customers.
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Notes for Editors:
Abu Dhabi National Hotels was established 30 years ago and since then has grown in both size and diversity into a quality, broad-based hotel, tourism, transport and catering group. ADNH interests include a range of moderate to luxury hotels in addition to ADNH Travco, the company's travel and tourism arm and its transportation business Al Ghazal. In addition, ADNH has a joint venture with the catering and services company Compass, covering its respective catering operations in the Middle East under the banner ADNH Compass. For further information about ADNH, please visit www.adnh.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ammar Al Thuwaini
Asda'a Public Relations
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971-2-6334133
Fax: +971-2-6334233
© Press Release 2008
