Xerox Emirates inks strategic partnership with Al Jowder

Al Jowder is one of the leading providers of professional and quality support services and has products ranging from general trading to the distribution of Xerox chlorine-free paper to all governmental and public sector establishments within the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Andrew Hurt, General Manager, Xerox Emirates, said:

"This is a first of its kind strategic agreement between Xerox and Al Jowder to distribute Xerox paper products, to meet the documentation requirements of all government and public sector entities in the UAE. Xerox has always spearheaded the market with pioneering products and we consider this partnership as a key milestone as we will be meeting the demand of a wide array of establishments within the UAE."

Hurt added, "This agreement is in line with our ambitious expansion plans for the U.A.E. and we look ahead to a successful business partnership with Al Jowder. The government and public sector companies represent a major part of UAE's overall market and meeting their documentation requirement will definitely enhance our visibility in the U.A.E."

Commenting on the signing of the agreement, Khalid Al Jowder, Chairman of Al Jowder Group of Companies, said:

"I am delighted to forge this strategic partnership with one of the world's leaders in document management technology. I am confident that together with Xerox, we can meet the requirements of a wide range of paper products for all government organizations."

He added, "Having won the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders, we are now focusing to further strengthen the government's vision to emerge as an eco-friendly country. Chlorine is normally used to give paper its white appearance and it is known that this chemical is particularly harmful to all aquatic species. Giving the fact that UAE's has a long coastline, eliminating this chemical will help preserve our aquatic environment along the Arabian Gulf."

The region has witnessed an economic boom which has resulted in an increase in the demand for digital copier and printer paper. The strategic channel partnership with Al Jowder is a vital move by Xerox to meet its strategic expansion plan for the U.A.E.