Dubai-UAE: 27 March, 2013 - Dubai Investments PJSC today handed over an ambulance unit to the recently inaugurated ambulance station at Dubai Investments Park (DIP), in a bid to increase service capacity of the facility.

The new vehicle was officially received by Khalifa Bin Darai, CEO, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, in the presence of His Excellency Engineer Essa Al Haj Al Maidour, Chairman, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services; Khalid Bin Kalban, Managing Director and CEO, Dubai Investments PJSC; Abdul Aziz Al Serkal, General Manager at Dubai Investments PJSC, and Omar Mesmar, General Manager, DIP.

The construction of the DIP ambulance station was completed in December last year. With the donation from Dubai Investments, the station will now be fully sufficient, with two state-of-the-art ambulance units to serve the entire expanse of DIP, as well as attend to distress calls from the nearby Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed road, Lehbab road and Bypass road. The ambulance personnel will report to the Al Manara Centre of Dubai Municipality, on Sheikh Zayed Road.

His Excellency Engineer Maidour said: "The development of the healthcare system in the country is extremely vital. We believe this can be achieved in close cooperation with the private sector and investment companies such as Dubai Investments. This contribution comes as a positive step towards strengthening the ambulance services to benefit the residents, as well as the industrial workforce in the area. We hope to strike similar partnerships with developers and investors that are interested in promoting public welfare in terms of health and safety rights."

Bin Darai said: "We congratulate Dubai Investments for running a socially responsible establishment that understands the needs of the people in the community. This ambulance station essentially serves a wide and highly populated zone within Dubai. The provisions were made keeping in mind this requirement. The new ambulance will immensely increase the efficiency of the station."

Khalifa Bin Darai also thanked and congratulated the individuals who helped establish the new ambulance station in an efficient and timely manner.

Kalban said: "We are pleased to invest in a worthwhile contribution that will assist many in the long term. Our gesture also reiterates our commitment to give back to the society. The ambulance station in DIP offers essential services to a sizeable population. We hope to proactively ensure a safe and secure environment in every way we can.

"I extend my gratitude to the Dubai Health Authority for lending their support in developing the health services within DIP. I also thank the Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services for ensuring ample staffing and logistics support for the new ambulance station. Dubai Investments is eager to partner in community and infrastructural development, especially in relation to health, education and culture. Our work in this regard is focused on charities, private hospitals, and care centres for individuals with special needs."

Mesmar said: "Our collaboration with the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services comes from a deep understanding of urban development needs and the importance of quality medical and health provisions in this context. The new ambulance service point will serve about 75,000 people in and around Dubai Investments Park, including the Jebel Ali industrial area."

Dubai Investments Park, spread across an area of 2,300 hectares, is one of the largest business and residential communities in the Middle East region. The mixed-used development is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC.

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About Dubai Investments
Incorporated in 1995, Dubai Investments PJSC is the largest investment company listed on Dubai Financial Market with over 19,894 shareholders, and paid-up capital of AED 3.5 billion. The company's achievement is attributed to its ability to create an extensive network and build solid relationships based on mutual respect in the business and investment arena.

The portfolio comprises of six large investment units - Glass LLC, Dubai Investments Industries (DII), Masharie Company LLC, Dubai Investment Park (DIP), DI Real Estate Company (DIRC) and Al Taif Investment.

The conglomerate owns more than 30 companies encompassing a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing of building materials such as glass, aluminium and steel products, food and related fast moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, industrial and commercial properties, real estate management and property development, transportation, information technology and telecommunications.

Its primary mission is to add value and to grow its investment portfolio through active strategic stewardship, financial engineering and leveraging its corporate brand, business promotion capabilities, network of relationships, and financial resources.

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