Dubai, June 8th, 2010: Jadaf Dubai, one of the oldest ship repair yards in the Arabian Gulf area and a part of Drydocks World Group marked World Environment Day 2010 by organising a 'Clean Jadaf Dubai Drive'.

The environmental drive was attended by Hamad Al Maghrabi, Jadaf Dubai Managing Director who delivered the opening speech. Hamad Al Maghrabi said: "Jadaf Dubai believes that corporations have a responsibility towards the environment and communities they operate in. The United Arab Emirates has one of the largest per capita carbon footprints in the world. It is our duty to not only encourage sustainable actions and environmental awareness but also to bring about a change in the mindset of local communities. On our part, we are spreading the awareness and call for action to be green. There are many ways to do something positive for the environment - organise and initiate clean-up drives, recycle, car-pool, conserve water, turn off appliances and lights when not in use and always be mindful of the environment."

 Khalid Salem Selaiteen, Head of Environmental Emergency Office, Dubai Municipality, gave the closing ceremony speech. He spoke about the effects of our actions on the environment and how we all need to work as one global family to help protect the earth.

 Employees of Jadaf Dubai, Drydocks World and officials and guests from internal companies based in Jadaf Dubai also took part in the clean -up drive including "Irrigation Trade Middle East", Grandweld, Al Bwardy, Goltens, Blue Sea, Royal Boats, Arc  Marine to mention a few.

Abela Catering has been participated as co-sponsor in this campaign.

World Environment Day on 5 June 2010 is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

Jadaf Dubai, which began operations in 1978, provides comprehensive maintenance and repair services to owners of small and mid-sized vessels, large wooden boats, luxury yachts and cruise ships.

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About Drydocks World
Drydocks World, a Dubai World company, is one of the most prominent names in the maritime industry. Over the past 25 years, Drydocks World has established itself as a leading, and fast growing international player in ship repair, shipbuilding, rig building, FPSO conversion, offshore fabrication and fleet operations with facilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Drydocks World's flagship facility, Drydocks World - Dubai is the largest, cutting edge ship repair, conversion and new building facility between Europe and the Far East.

The yard's strategic geographic location, advanced technologies and well-resourced workshops have made it the preferred facility for local and international maritime companies. The 200 hectares facility has direct access to the sea, through a 350-metre wide entrance channel. Its three graving docks can handle any existing or planned size type of vessel, supplemented with a 15,000 tonnes floating dock and 3,100 metres of repair berths in the main yard.

For more information, please refer to www.drydocks.gov.ae

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