Dubai, United Arab Emirates - July 19, 2011: Dubai Quality Group (DQG) organized an appreciation ceremony to honour FedEx Express for being an investor partner with the group since its inception in 1994 and to recognize the contributions made by the company in terms of performance, quality, development, excellence and for its positive collaboration with DQG.

During the ceremony, Mr. Saleh Janeeh, Chairman, DQG, awarded a Certificate of Partnership to Mr. Hamdi Osman, FedEx Senior Vice President, Operations - Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa, and said that the group was interested in expanding its partnerships with various organizations and companies, which guaranteed expansion of the foundations of the group based on quality, commitment and excellence.

Janeeh stated: "This ceremony is in the context of motivating partner companies and organizations that collaborate in the fields of liaison, development and cooperation for the service of the business sector and professional markets, and for imparting to these sectors the flavour of success and a stable future for business," adding that "DQG was founded many years ago on the central basis relating to performance improvement, business development and market advancement, according to the requirements of excellence, quality and innovation."

The chairman of DQG also touched on the constant keenness of the group for positive interaction and communication with investor partners, to enhance the quality of relationships on which many partnerships were built right from its early years. He said: "Honouring FedEx is another evidence of the keenness of the group to take the relationship to a higher level, which has today become a milestone in the path of quality and excellence taken by DQG."

Mr. Hamdi Osman expressed his thanks to DQG and its Chairman, Mr. Saleh Janeeh, who, according to him, "is an active catalyst in the close relationship between DQG members and partners from both public and private sectors."

Osman added: "This event signifies the standard of quality advocated by Dubai Quality Group and which is pursued by many Dubai-based organizations and companies. FedEx is proud of its relationship with the Dubai Quality Group and we look forward to continue working with them in the many years to come."

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About Dubai Quality Group:
In line with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision of developing UAE as a centre of excellence, the Dubai Quality Group was set up as a non-profit organization by the Dubai Department of Economic Development, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Formed in February 1994, DQG has since grown to include more than 75,000 individuals representing over 380 prominent organizations from both the private and the public sectors. The Group offers many programs throughout the year with the objective of improving Quality of Service among its member organizations. It organizes various activities aimed at developing the professional and managerial expertise of the business community. With its close links with professional bodies and institutes, at both local and international levels, it provides an excellent environment for professionals to meet and exchange ideas, information and expertise for mutual benefit. For more details, log on to DQG website at: www.dqg.org

About FedEx Express:
FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to every U.S. address and to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, by a definite time and date with a money-back guarantee.

About FedEx Corp.:
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $39 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 290,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com

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