Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group expands Egypt network with Rocket and New Shahd Limousine

The alliance will increase Dollar's services in the region, enabling it to cater to North Africa's growing tourism sector and business travelers in Cairo, as well as to the local population in Egypt's most populous cities.

"Egypt is a key market for Dollar, given the increase of its tourism and commercial sectors, as well as its large population,"

said Sam Eltibi, Executive Director, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. MENA.

"Dollar places a significant emphasis on local clients in the MENA region within the leisure and business sectors, along with world class service to our international clients," Eltibi added.

The partnership enhances Dollar services available to customers in the MENA region. With a reservation network of 15 offices, branches are distributed throughout Egypt in Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh and Alexandria, Rocket Limousine and New Shahd Limousine are committed to providing their customers with the best possible service.

In addition, Rocket Limousine and New Shahd have a fleet of 900 vehicles with different brands and models, as well as a staff of over 500 highly trained professionals managed via the up-to-date international standard values.

The new Dollar offices will open August 2008 in Sharm El-shiekh's Sharm Crown Plaza, Meritiem Golf, & Maritiem Naema, Cairo airport located at the Heliopolis Area and down town in front of cairo Sheraton. Rocket Limousine and Dollar will add a great value to the success and growth in the Car Rental market in Egypt. As the tourism market in Egypt continues to develop, expansion to meet the increasing demand for car rentals is the main objective of these two companies.

"The opportunity to partner with a leading global brand like Dollar will further expand the group's presence on an international level, and will capitalize on Dollar's growing network and reservation platform in order to increase inbound business related to both tourist walk-ins and local rentals," said Eng. Moustafa Abou Ghali, CEO of Rocket Limousine.

Rocket Limousine and New Shahd Limousine have enjoyed 6 consecutive years of incredible growth thanks to the help and support of their clients, and will remain committed to providing their customers with a pleasant and delightful ride.