Dubai Airport Freezone welcomes Heinz Global officials at opening of their office in Freezone

- In a growing confidence on the stability of Dubai and the UAE economy, all the 1,500 multinational and local companies based at the Dubai Airport Freezone have renewed their tenancy agreements.

This was announced by Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of the Freezone while speaking to the Press during the inauguration of Heinz office at the Dubai Airport Freezone.

"This is a result of hard work and the good service we provide to our tenants and the continued improvement in customer service and infrastructure," said Dr. Zarooni. "Most of the companies at the Dubai Airport Freezone are strong financially and stable. These are the kinds of companies that we have at the Freezone who will be able to weather a crisis. Heinz is a worldwide recognised brand that will join our long list of top multinational companies at the Freezone."

Mr. Ajay Suri, Managing Director of Heinz Africa and Middle East FZE, said "We have grown many folds since we started operations in Dubai in 1998. Our operation is very profitable especially in the last three years."

Asked about his company's plans for the Middle East, Mr. Suri added "Heinz will be pursuing aggressive growth in Africa and the Middle East."

He expressed satisfaction at the high quality of service at the Freezone and the good infrastructure. He said the decision to be based in Dubai Airport Freezone is its central location. "We used to be in Jebel Ali Freezone which also offers good service, but the central location of this office will prove to be beneficial for our 40 employees most of whom are staying in central Dubai and Sharjah."

Commenting on the entry of Heinz at the Freezone, Mr. Nasser Al Madani, Assistant Director of Dubai Airport Freezone said "We will provide full support to Heinz's operation here to help them attain their objectives."

Dr. Al Zarooni and Mr. Madani later presented mementoes to visiting officials of Heinz Global office Mr. Bill Johanson, Chairman and CEO, Mr. Mike Milone, Senior Vice President, Mr. Steve Clarke, Global HR Head and Mr. Suri.

At the Dubai Airport Freezone tenants are provided the best facilities to enable them to pursue their strategic objectives. 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 Freezone and has a capacity to handle over 500,000 tonnes of freight annually,

The online electronic services of the Dubai Airport Freezone 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 Freezone a self-contained location for maximum business efficiency.