Kawasaki Heavy Industries establishes subsidiary in DAFZ

Kazushi Hattori, Associate officer, International Operations Department, said, "The new Distribution operation will enhance Kawasaki's marketing capability in the rapidly growing market of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)."

"Kawasaki expansion plan in the Middle East and surrounding regions can be easily implemented and bear good fruits while strongly present in Dubai."

"Dubai Airport Free Zone is such a wonderful choice that has come after well-researched efforts, the facilities are wonderful and the services are to the international standards," added Hattori.

Ryo Yamasaki , Managing Director, Dubai Office said, "Kawasaki has always been targeting overseas markets with large operations in China, USA other European countries. We also have major partners in the Middle East region, however we feel our presence in Dubai would help us to earn more business."

"We welcome the entry of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Middle East FZE at the Dubai Airport Free Zone which validates the position of Dubai as a strategic hub in the Gulf, Middle East and a convenient connection to the CIS and African countries," said Dr. Mohammed Al Zarouni, Dubai Airport Free Zone - Director General.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Middle East FZE is capitalized at Dhs1m (approximately 30,000,000 yen, wholly owned by Kawasaki Heavy Industries). The company's major operations, which will be marketing and sales begin this month. Initial number of employees will be four.

"The recent oil boom has fueled a number of projects currently being planned and implemented in the MENA region. Anticipating an increasing number of business opportunities in this region, Kawasaki has decided to establish a Group operational base that will cover the entire MENA region with an eye to enhancing its mobility."

The new subsidiary is located in the Dubai Airport Free Zone adjacent to the Dubai International Airport. Dubai, which serves as an operational base for many foreign companies. Dubai Airport Free Zone has become the information, transportation and financial hub of the Middle East.

Kawasaki has a proven track record in shipbuilding, constructing cement, fertilizer and other plants, as well as construction and industrial machinery sales in the MENA region. In addition to these existing businesses, Kawasaki plans to step up its group-wide sales activities in the region, focusing on transportation systems, gas turbines for power generation, and civil engineering machinery.

"Our aim is to ensure that companies in the Dubai Airport Free Zone are provided the best facilities to enable them to pursue their strategic objectives," said Dr. Al Zarouni. "The Dubai Cargo Village which is a state-of-the-art facility adjoining the Dubai International Airport, has offices of the Dubai Civil Aviation, Dnata, Customs, Airlines, Immigration and Chamber of Commerce. It is easily accessible to companies in the Dubai Airport Free Zone and has a capacity to handle over 500,000 tonnes of freight annually," he emphasized.

The online electronic services of the Dubai Airport Free Zone simplifies the procedures and allows customers of the zone to interact for a variety of services from anywhere in the world.

Facilities such as Conference Room, Lecture Hall, and Business Lounge, 24-hour Security Services, Restaurants, Postal Services, Travel Agencies, Banks and Duty Free Shop make the Dubai Airport Free Zone a self-contained location for maximum business efficiency. "There will be many more top companies from around the world deciding to avail of the facilities in the Dubai Airport Free Zone," says a confident Al Zarouni.