Muscat, 06 April, 2013 - On the occasion of a visit to the UAE, Audi Oman, represented by Wattayah Motors, recently was given the opportunity to chauffeur fifteen government representatives from the Sultanate. On the three day trip the representatives received a first-hand demonstration of the safety and security features of the Audi vehicles. The convoy of three Audi A8, one A6 and two Q7's made for an impressive sight on the road.
The delegates visited the Audi terminal in Dubai on the first day, which is the largest Audi showroom in the world spanning across 15,000 sq metres over six levels. On the second day of their visit the delegation travelled to Abu Dhabi IDEX 2013 to witness the demonstration of the recently launched Audi A8 L Security, which boasts an impressive array of occupant safety and security features.
Commenting on the event, Ahmed Shariefi, General Manager for Audi Oman said, "Wattayah Motors, the official dealers of Audi in Oman, were pleased to be able to showcase the Audi's strength in the region and it was a privilege to transport the honourable representatives of the Oman Government to the UAE. Oman is one of the most significant markets for Audi in the Middle East and the delegates were taken through the impressive growth plan the Audi has in-store for the Sultanate for the coming years."
Ahmed Shariefi added, "The design and architectural plans for our new Audi showroom in Muscat have been completed and construction is planned to start before end of this year. This new facility is a direct reflection of our performance this year and is planned to be opened by 2015. The visit also gave us the opportunity to highlight the special security features available to Audi buyers here in the Sultanate."
For further information about Audi in the Sultanate or to book a test drive, please call 245 73700, log on to www.audi-oman or visit any Wattayah Motors showroom to talk with a sales consultant.
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The Audi Group delivered 1,455,100 cars of the Audi brand to customers in 2012. From January through the end of September 2012 the Company posted revenue of € 37.7 billion and an operating profit of € 4.2 billion. Audi produces vehicles in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm (Germany), Győr (Hungary), Changchun (China) and Brussels (Belgium). The Audi Q7 is built in Bratislava (Slovakia). In November 2012, CKD production of the Audi Q7 was added to the existing Audi A4, A6 and Q5 manufacturing operations in Aurangabad (India). At the Brussels plant, production of the Audi A1 has been running since 2010, while production of the new A1 Sportback began in 2012. The Audi Q3 has been built in Martorell (Spain) since June 2011. The Company is active in more than 100 markets worldwide. AUDI AG's wholly owned subsidiaries include amongst others AUDI HUNGARIA MOTOR Kft. (Győr/Hungary), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. (Sant'Agata Bolognese/Italy), AUDI BRUSSELS S.A./N.V. (Brussels/Belgium), quattro GmbH in Neckarsulm and the sports bike manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (Bologna/Italy). Audi currently employs more than 68,000 people worldwide, including around 50,000 in Germany. From 2012 until 2016 the brand with the four rings is planning to invest a total of €13 billion - mainly in new products and the extension of production capacities - in order to sustain the Company's technological lead embodied in its "Vorsprung durch Technik" claim. Audi is currently expanding its site in Győr (Hungary) and will start production in Foshan (China) in late 2013 and in San José Chiapa (Mexico) from 2016.
Audi has long been fulfilling its social responsibility on many levels - with the aim of making the future worth living for generations to come. The basis for Audi's lasting success is therefore formed by environmental protection, the conservation of resources, international competitiveness and a forward-looking human resources policy. One example of AUDI AG's commitment to environmental issues is the Audi Environmental Foundation. Within the context of "Vorsprung durch Technik," which extends far beyond its products, the company is directing its activities toward a major goal - comprehensive CO2-neutral mobility.
AUDI AG's commitment to the region was confirmed through the foundation of its fully owned subsidiary in 2005. The current Middle East model range comprises the Audi A1, A4, the A5 Coupe, Sportback, Cabriolet and RS 5, the A6 & S6, A7 & S7, A8 L & S8, the Audi Q3, Q5 and Q7, the Audi TT Coupe/Roadster and TT RS Coupe, the Audi R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder as well as R8 V10 plus.
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