Dubai Industrial City Platinum Sponsors of Third Annual Middle East Logistics Awards
Dubai: 26 April, 2009 – Dubai Industrial City, a member of Tatweer Dubai, and the Emirate's leading dedicated and comprehensive industrial destination, today announced its platinum sponsorship of the third Annual Middle East Logistics Awards (MELA).
Celebrating performance excellence in the logistics sector, the 2009 Middle East Logistics Awards will present 24 awards in various categories at a gala ceremony Tuesday 30th June, 2009.
Rashed Al Ansari, Vice-President of Dubai Industrial City, said:
Logistics play a vital role for manufacturing companies and much of the economic activity in the Middle East revolves around the logistics sectors including air and sea freight, cargo, rail and land transport. Our support of the Middle East Logistics Awards reflects our commitment to excellence in an industry that is fundamental to every economy.
The awards certainly help to distinguish excellence in the industry and are an ideal platform to identify best practices in logistics. They also offer an opportunity to interact with a wide spectrum of players who have contributed to the industry’s growth in the region.
Dubai Industrial City features one of the largest logistics facilities in Dubai and the UAE including three million sq. feet of warehouses, 64 two story showrooms with 5,000 square feet of space on each level along with 5,000 square feet of attached storage at the rear of the showrooms. 2.8-million square feet of open storage yards for automotive, construction and engineering companies further enhance Dubai Industrial City’s demand specific offerings.
Aleem Aziz, CEO, MELA Management Office, said:
We are very proud to partner with the leading industrial destination which offers world-class facilities in one of the region’s finest business environments for the logistics sector.
The record number of nominations this year has set an exciting tone for the awards ceremony and the momentum is certainly building for the mega event which we expect to be well-attended by industry leaders.
The list of nominees for top honours at the third edition of the Middle East Logistics Awards has been completed. To view the list of nominees log on to www.mela.ae. Voting for the industry’s best commences on May 07th and will be completed on Thursday May 28, 2009.
The 560 million sq feet Dubai Industrial City is a comprehensive one-stop industrial and commercial destination featuring complementary facilities that include transPARK end-to-end logistics solutions, training programmes by Dubai Industrial Academy, as well as four operational office buildings.
The dedicated industrial destination features six industrial clusters including food and beverage, base metals, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts, and machinery and mechanical equipment.
Notes to Editors
About Dubai Industrial City
Dubai Industrial City is the third largest non-real estate project in Dubai and is spread across 560 million square feet of land.
The project is the first dedicated industrial destination in Dubai and comprises six industrial clusters featuring food and beverage, base metal, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts, and machinery and mechanical equipment.
It is located adjacent to the Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) and in close proximity to Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone, with easy accessibility to major highways such as Sheikh Zayed Road, Emirates Road and the Dubai Ring Road.
The city is designed on a live, work and play model and offers a multitude of different complimentary facilities and services under its roof, for logistics, warehousing, labour cities, industrial training, in addition to commercial, residential and entertainment zones for schools, residence, shopping centres, recreation and entertainment facilities, as well as furnished apartments and hotels that position Dubai Industrial City as a comprehensive one stop-shop destination.
Dubai Industrial City provides tenants with a critical competitive advantage in human resources, logistics and business operations. The city is expected to accommodate around 500,000 people when it is completed by 2015.
About Tatweer
Tatweer is a member of Dubai Holding and one of the largest and fastest growing business conglomerates in the region. Tatweer’s name is synonymous with some of the largest developments in Dubai and an equally extensive portfolio of prestigious projects in the pipeline.
Launched in December 2005, Tatweer owns and manages a strategic group of entities across six diverse industry verticals: Leisure and Entertainment, Commodities, Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Real Estate.
Tatweer currently focuses on project development within the UAE and advance strategic long term partnerships such as Partners-Harvard Medical International; the internationally renowned golfer Tiger Woods; IRCA Global, and Universal Studios.
Tatweer’s entities comprise Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Dubailand®, The Tiger Woods Dubai, Bawadi®, Dubai Industrial City, Global Village, IRCA Middle East, Mizin, and Dubai Mercantile Exchange.
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