SAP enable Al Rostamani Group to extend global reach

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About Al Rostamani Group
The Al Rostamani Group is one of the oldest and largest conglomerates in the United Arab Emirates. Consisting of 16 diversified companies ranging from automotive and heavy vehicles, spare parts & services, travel related products, foreign exchange, financial services, real estate, land development, building industry related products, infrastructure development, IT communications and general trading. With net assets of over USD 2.5 billion, the Group provides direct and indirect employment to more than 3,000 people. Its partners include industry giants such as Suzuki, Nissan Diesel, Renault Trucks, TATA, Michelin and Castrol.

The success of the group has largely been due to its ability to forge long standing alliances, joint ventures, dealerships and license arrangements with leading worldwide organisations. These relationships have been carefully nurtured so that the Al Rostamani Group now touches the lives of people in the UAE and other GCC countries in many different ways.
The Al Rostamani Group is poised for globalisation and always willing to discuss new projects and ventures with potential partners. Managing such large and diverse business interests is a challenge. To do so effectively, the Group relies on sound leadership, talented managers and a skilled workforce. Al Rostamani Group remains a committed citizen and partner in Dubai's and the UAE's development and well being.

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For more information, press only:

Bernhard Braunegger, SAP Arabia, (+971) 4 3301 777,

Michael Wallis, Wallis Marketing Consultants, + (971-50) 458-1844

Wael Abdel-Qader, Group CIO, Al Rostamani Group, + (971-50) 450-2546