Hamad Al Hashmi, Managing Director Techno Park, was present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Salma Hareb said, "Nestle has been a longstanding partner of Jafza, and its expansion into Techno Park is not only a mark of its success in Dubai and the Jebel Ali Free Zone, but also speaks volumes of the confidence and trust it bestows upon us."
The Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Nestle Middle East FZE, Jean-Louis Chaumeil said, "The base of Middle East operations in the Jebel Ali Free Zone has enabled Nestle to successfully cater to the needs of the entire region, and Nestle's expansion into Techno Park is a testament to the growth and expansion it enjoys in Dubai, and in partnership with Jafza. We are also proud to be part of the industrial development of Dubai."
Nestle Middle East was set up in 1997 in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), and serves the Middle East market through its regional headquarters in Jafza in Dubai.
Ground-breaking for the facility, for which Nestle has leased approximately 100,000 sq meters of land in Techno Park, is scheduled to be held on February 8 this year. The first phase of the facility will be operational by the End of 2007.
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Nestle to set up manufacturing facility in Techno Park
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 11 - 2007 at 14:41
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Salma Hareb, CEO Jafza and Economic Zones World today signed an agreement on behalf of Techno Park with Nestle, under which Nestle will set up its Middle East manufacturing facility in Techno Park.
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About Techno Park:Techno Park is designed to be at the cutting edge of Dubai's relentless march towards industrial and technological progress. Techno Park's mission is to promote a culture of innovation by bringing together inventors and investors.
In essence, Techno Park Dubai is an ideas oasis within the Dubai World Group, with a pragmatic touch to it. Techno Park, spread over 21 sq. km of premium land, is ideally located in the heart of Dubai's dynamic industrial zone.
Techno Park offers investors and R&D organizations state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure to help them pursue their passion in peace. Techno Park Dubai is a member of the International Association of Science Parks and works closely with the International Desalination Association.
About Nestle:
Henri Nestle started the company in Switzerland in 1866 with the development of the first infant food for babies. Today Nestle's operations span across all the continents, with about 250,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of more than US$ 75 billion, Nestle invests US$ 700 million annually in Research and Development. Nestle is the number one food & beverage company both in the world and in the Middle East, bringing to local consumers more than 50 popular brands in the Nutrition, Milks, Confectionery, Coffee, Beverage Creamers, Culinary, Water and Breakfast Cereal categories.
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Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorThursday, January 11 - 2007 at 14:41 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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