Dubai Department of Economic Development Praises Dubai Industrial City
DED to Increase Cooperation with the Industrial Destination on Small and Medium Enterprises
Dubai: 3 June, 2009 –The Director General of Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) toured Dubai Industrial City (DIC) and was introduced to various projects under development from more than 500 industrial investors located within the six industrial zones of the city.
Sami Daen Al Qamzi, DED’s Director General headed a delegation from the department which included Mr Mohammed Shael, CEO, Business Registration and Licensing Division, and other senior officials. He was welcomed by Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Tatweer. Rashed Al Ansari, Vice President of Dubai Industrial City, and heads of other departments at DIC, were among those present at the occasion.
The delegation from DED was informed about the latest developments at Dubai Industrial City, including the investments of more than 500 small and medium size industrial companies at the city, as well as the building of open storage lands, warehouses, logistics facilities and infrastructure work across the destination.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation and praising the achievements at Dubai Industrial City, Al Qamzi said:
The visit to DIC comes in line with DED’s keenness to enhance the growth of the industrial sector by attracting foreign investment and improving the overall investment climate of Dubai. DED is keen to provide industrialists with a high level of value added services in addition to offering them consultation, and ensuring that all their needs for basic services are met.
The high-ranking DED tour of Dubai Industrial City came as part of the on-going cooperation between both entities. The DED has supported the city small and medium enterprises registered with the department and are interested in setting up industrial facilities at the city industrial sector.
The delegation toured the main offices of Dubai Industrial City, the offices of Dubai Industrial Academy (DIA) and the Taasees government service centre, which is the largest facility of its kind in the UAE, offering daily transaction services from 10 UAE government ministries and local departments. Also reviewed were the services offered to the public by the DED counter in Taasees to ensure that all requirements are met.
Al Malik said that the visit of the DED is a testimony of the role the destination plays in supporting the industrial sector in the country, as well as in increasing the cooperation between both entities through the exchange of expertise and sharing of knowledge on various industrial issues of interest including manufacturing, industrial marketing, quality and industrial standards.
Al Ansari added that the industrial hub has already commissioned several factories and industrial facilities including 2.8 million square feet of open storage yards, three million square feet of warehouses in addition to 64 showrooms, and four office buildings. The city is also witnessing the construction of 30 manufacturing facilities, at a cost of AED 1 billion that are due to be operational by end of 2010.
Various industrial facilities and infrastructure projects are currently being built and we plan to operate several of them within the next couple of months. All these projects will eventually provide more support to the industrial sector and increase our close cooperation with the Department of Economic Development.
The 560 million sq. feet Dubai Industrial City is a comprehensive one stop-shop industrial and commercial destination featuring six industrial clusters including food and beverage, base metal, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts, as well as machinery and mechanical equipment.
Notes to Editors:
About Department of Economic Development (DED):
The Department of Economic Development (DED) is the government body entrusted to set and drive the economic agenda of the emirate of Dubai, UAE. DED supports the structural transformation of Dubai into a diversified, innovative service-based economy that aims to improve the business environment and accelerate productivity growth.
DED and its agencies develop economic plans and policies, identify and support the growth of strategic sectors, and provide services to domestic and international investors and businesses.
For further information, please contact:
Angela Maglieri
Executive Director, Corporate Communications
Department of Economic Development
Tel: (971 4) 202 0315
Email: amaglieri@dubaided.gov.ae
Or
Nedal Alasaad/Nafisa Marzouki
ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller
Tel: (971 4) 3344550
Fax: (971 4) 3344556
Email: n.alasaad@asdaa.com; n.marzouki@asdaa.com
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.
For further information, please contact:
Agency:
Aseel Nihad
Associate Account Manager
Jiwin Public Relations
Phone: +971 4 3613584
Email: aseel.nihad@jiwin.ae
Or
Dubai Industrial City:
Nagy Sedra
Assistant Marketing Manager – PR
Dubai Industrial City
Tel: +971 4 3643400
E-mail: nagy.sedra@dubaiindustrialcity.ae