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“Operating from Dubai Industrial City will make our products highly competitive as we will benefit from the top of the range facilities offered by the comprehensive industrial destination. In addition, the business-friendly environment will also help us focus better on further expansion.”
- Souheil Hatoum, Managing Partner of United Metal Coating
“Our new facility in Dubai Industrial City is part of a strategic initiative to consolidate the supporting divisions of our umbrella group to improve efficiency across our operations.”
- Sivanand Krishnan, Factory Manager, ALEC
“The decision to locate our manufacturing facility in Dubai Industrial City was taken after a meticulous assessment process. We have also found in Dubai Industrial City a willing partner that facilitates our operations.”
- Lave Malhotra, General Manager, Terrazzo Group
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In addition to its strong position in the Oil and Gas industry, the UAE offers significant industry potential in a range of diversified industries.
Logistics
Dubai ranks after Hong Kong and Singapore as the 3rd largest re-export hub in the world. Among the world’s busiest, UAE Air and Maritime hubs processed in 2009:
- Nearly 3 M Tons of air freight and 12 M TEUs in sea container freight
- More than 50 million passengers
- Every 2 minutes, a plane takes off or lands in Dubai
Locating your logistics hub at Dubai Industrial City offers your business an unparalleled strategic advantage, midway between Europe and Asia with:
- London, 7 hours to the west
- Mediterranean, 5 hours to the west and
- Hong Kong & Singapore, 7-8 hours to the east
Logistics businesses at Dubai Industrial City benefit from close proximity to world class logistics hubs i.e. Jebel Ali seaport and Dubai World Central airport both are less than 15 minutes away. Click here to view the Logistics facilities currently operational at Jebel Ali seaport. Whereas, on completion, Dubai World Central focused on fast-cycle logistics will offer companies direct access to the world’s largest airport in volume and size.
Manufacturing
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Manufacturing accounts for a significant share, nearly 23%, of the UAE’s non oil GDP. Please click here to view the list of UAE industrial plants by category. Machinery, metallic and chemical industries make up 49% of the UAE manufacturing industry. Overall, the nonoil sector breakdown of UAE GDP as shown below with manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail trade contributes to more than 50% of the non-oil GDP.
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