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DLC highlight at FIATA world congress 2007

  • United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 20 - 2007 at 08:10
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Dubai Logistics City (DLC), a core of the world's first truly integrated multi modal logistics platform, captured the attention of nearly 1000 world wide delegates at the opening ceremony of the FIATA World Congress 2007, an annual global gathering of freight forwarders, running until 22 October at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai.

The event held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai was opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central.

"By developing DLC within Dubai World Central (DWC) - the world's first truly integrated multi-modal platform with all transportation modes in a single customs-bonded free zone environment - Dubai has once again showed that it can play the main role in the Middle East's integrated supply chain management growth,"


said Abdulla Al Falasi, DWC's Director for Marketing and Corporate Communications.

"Dubai Logistics City is becoming a reality with the cargo terminals scheduled for completion by end-2008 along with all related infrastructure. FIATA delegates have been hearing about this project for the last three years but today they could see for themselves that Dubai means business.

"The airport and DLC will begin operations in early 2009 when most companies are expected to commence their respective businesses and the airport will be fully operational in 2015 in line with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai."

DLC are the platinum sponsors of the Congress and the last day's gala dinner being held at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort on 22 October, where delegates will get a glimpse of Dubai's heritage.
The event held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai was opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central. 
The event held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai was opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central.
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About Dubai World Central:
Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centred around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometres from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.

DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.

Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.

DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at US $33 billion, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), Dubai Logistics City (DLC), DWC Commercial City, DWC Residential City, DWC Aviation City and DWC Golf City.

DWC is endorsed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai.

About Dubai World Central components:

JXB, when completed, will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.

DLC will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB, Aviation City and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.

DWC Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 6-75 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.

DWC Residential City will include a mix of five-ten storey mid-cost apartment blocks. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'. A special staff village will house blue-collar workers within high-quality accommodation.

DWC Golf City will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Up to 2,500 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.

DWC Aviation City will be the region's premier centre of excellence for technology manufacturing and science and technology education.

For more information please contact:

Gladson Ronad, MCS/Action
Tel: +971 4 390 2960
Mob: +971 50 4533479

or

Fouad Kassem, MCS/Action
Tel: +971 4 390 2960
Mob: +971 50 6324150

or visit www.dwc.ae

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