Dubai, United Arab Emirates (21 April 2015)

Arabian Automobiles, flagship company of AW Rostamani and the exclusive dealer of Renault in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, partnered with Renault Middle East to sponsor the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) by displaying Renault's 100% electric vehicles.  

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, WETEX brings together exhibitors from different countries to showcase their latest innovative technologies and share their best practices and expertise with national and multinational visitors. As the leading automotive manufacturer to sell 100% electric vehicles in the Middle East, Renault and Arabian Automobiles displayed the zero emission Twizy, ZOE and Kangoo as part of their dedication to support the Dubai Smart Vision 2021 of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Zero Emission (Z.E) vehicles: the best automotive solution to improving air quality in towns and cities.

In the future, towns and cities will benefit from electric vehicles, because they improve air quality and reduce urban noise levels. RENAULT Zero Emission (Z.E) program is committed to reduce the worldwide environmental footprint by offering a full range of 100% electric vehicles with zero emission in use and noise free. Number 1 in Europe, Renault's electric vehicles Zoe, Twizy and Kangoo are at the forefront of sustainable mobility solutions.  

Hakim Boutehra, Managing Director at Renault Middle East declared:  "Every 3 minutes, a customer somewhere in the world switches from an internal combustion engine car to an electric car. Main capitals of the world have taken the path of EV's and In the Arab world; Dubai is pioneering the trend of sustainable mobility. In addition to their environmental benefits, electric vehicles are revolutionary in terms of comfort, quietness and peace of mind for their users. Many companies are moving toward Zero Emissions policies and are choosing Renault for their electric vehicle fleet".

Salah Yamout, Director of Sales and Marketing at Arabian Automobiles said; "We are wholly committed in following His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Dubai Smart City Initiative 2021 in transforming Dubai into one of the smartest cities by promoting sustainability through zero emission vehicles ".

"At Arabian Automobiles, we recognize that electric vehicles represent the future of automotive technology and with such vehicles already present in our line-up, we believe that we are in line with Dubai's goals of achieving the highest standards of energy efficiency", Yamout concluded.

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About Renault Zoe
The spearhead of Renault's Z.E. range is the brand's first fully-electric car. It is ideal for daily urban journeys and embodies Renault's excellence in electric technology. The mobility-enhancing model features the most advanced technology in terms of range and user friendliness. It is a key symbol of the Group's commitment to the electric revolution.

About Renault Twizy
The first electric car available in the UAE has all the essentials: flexibility, dynamism, and safety.

But most of all, a design that speaks for itself. Renault Twizy can be customised to suit any taste. The car is equipped with the latest technologies that ensure the ultimate driving experience. Test-drive are available at Arabian Automobiles Showroom.

About Arabian Automobiles Company
Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) is the flagship company of AW Rostamani Group. With over 45 years in business, AAC is one of the leading automotive dealers in the GCC and exclusive distributor for Nissan, Infiniti and Renault vehicles in Dubai and Northern Emirates.

AAC is currently holder of Nissan Motor Company's Global Aftersales Grand Prize award and is the only Nissan distributor worldwide to have won the award six years running.  In 2012, Arabian Automobiles was awarded the 'Champion Distributor' status by Nissan Motor Company for the third consecutive year and 'Champion Importer' for Renault in 2012. Arabian Automobiles was also awarded 'Dealer of the year' for Renault three consecutive years in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In 2013, Arabian Automobiles became the first private United Arab Emirates Company to enter the prestigious Palladium Balanced ScoreCard Hall of Fame for strategy excellence.

Across its Dubai and Northern Emirates network, Arabian Automobiles operates:

  • 13 new vehicle sales showrooms of Nissan and 3 new vehicle sales showroom of Renault

  • 6 certified pre-owned car facilities

  • 24Hrs Service Center at Ras Al Khor, Dubai

  • Central Logistics Centre at Dubai Industrial City

  • 16 service centres

  • 14 spare parts outlets

  • Arabian Automobiles is both ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified.

About the Renault Group
The Renault group has been making cars since 1898. Today it is an international multi-brand group selling more than 2.7 million vehicles in 128 countries in 2014 and employing nearly 128,000 people. To meet the major technological challenges of the future and continue its strategy of profitable growth, the Group is harnessing its international development and the complementarity of its three brands, Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors, together with electric vehicles, the alliance with Nissan, and its partnerships with AVTOVAZ and Daimler.

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