The new office at the Dubai Airport Free Zone will facilitate work on promoting cruises in Asia Pacific, Mediterranean, Europe and America. It services the passengers and travel agents in the Middle East and East Africa.
"Star Cruises is pleased to open a new office at Dubai Airport Free Zone, a place which is well-known for its multinational companies," said Mr. Najeeb Ebrahim Mithwani, Second Assistant Vice President-Sales and Marketing for Star Cruises "Dubai Airport is located in the heart of Dubai, which is convenient for our customers to access, no matter from Sharjah or anywhere in UAE. Also, as one of the most important transportation hubs, Dubai is geographically located between Europe and Asia. Many world wide travelers would transit or visit here."
"One of the major advantages of Dubai Airport Free Zone is the convenience," said Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Director General, Dubai Airport Free Zone. "It saves a lot of travelling time, on both business operation and for the customers. It is one the reasons most of the foreign companies would like to stay here."
Star Cruises, with its 20 modern ships featuring world class cruise holidays, Asian hospitality, international cuisine, exceptional services and the highest safety standards, hallmarks of a 10-time award winner for 'Best Cruise Operator in Asia-Pacific' by TTG Asia. Its' unique Freestyle Cruising would be a special experience for travelers from all over the world.
Special onboard programs and wide selection of dining menus including halal food are arranged to cater the need of specific market. The new office at Free Zone would initiate Star Cruises to further develop the cruising industry in Middle East, where Star Cruises has been well received in the market.
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Star Cruises opens office at Dubai Airport Free Zone
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 19 - 2008 at 11:55
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Star Cruises Group, the leading cruise line in the Asia-Pacific, and the third largest cruise operator in the world, has recently opened its office at the Dubai Airport Free Zone.
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About Dubai Airport Free ZoneEstablished in 1996, the Dubai Airport Free Zone is home to nearly 1,500 multinational companies from various sectors. With flexible operations processes that meet client demands, the Free Zone makes up a vibrant community of some of the biggest international companies. Companies at the Free Zone enjoy 100% tax exemption, 100% ownership rights, and easy access to airport facilities, rapid cargo clearance and availability of competitively priced multinational talent in a cosmopolitan city. Leading companies located at the zone include Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Airbus, Isuzu, HTC, Benq, Victoria's Secret, Boeing and LaCie.
Dubai Airport Free Zone established in 1996 offers companies operating at the Free Zone 100% foreign ownership, Free Zone companies will benefit from 100% repatriation of capital.100% Corporate, import/ export, personal income, and commercial levies tax exemption. The Dubai Free Zone facilities offered to companies include "one stop shop" administration services and investors oriented management. Companies can operate 24 hours and enjoy security around the clock, as well as make use of the excellent cargo handling facilities (1.6 billion tonnes handled in 2007), 24-hour Customs services, Dedicated Logistics Center (DNATA /FLC), and a range of ready-built and custom-made facilities close to the airport apron.
Trade through Dubai Airport FZ represents approximately seven per cent of total Dubai Trade in 2007. It contributed five per cent to Dubai's GDP. Businesses at Dubai Airport Free Zone resulted in a 75% increase in DNATA's cargo handling facilities at Dubai Airport Free Zone since its establishment. The Free Zone has contributed a 100% increase in the handling capacity of DNATA at the Free Zone in the period 2005-2007. (Current capacity 200,000 tonnes per annum).
The Dubai Free zone has received the following awards in the last couple of years:
•ISO 1800-/1999 Health & Safety Certificate.
•Dubai Government Excellence Award-2005
•FDI Award-fastest growing Free Zone in the Middle East-2006
•Middle East Logistic Award-The best Airport Free Zone in MENA-twice 2007 and 2008
About Star Cruises
Star Cruises, the leading cruise liner in Asia-Pacific and the third largest cruise operator in the world, is a global cruise brand with a combined fleet of 20 ships with more than 32,000 lower berths in service with an additional 2 ships and some 8,400 lower berths due to be delivered by 2010, cruising to destinations and islands in Asia-Pacific, North and South America, Hawaii, Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean and Bermuda under Star Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, Star Cruises is represented in more than 20 locations worldwide with offices and representatives in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
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Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorTuesday, August 19 - 2008 at 11:55 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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