Japanese companies expand their operations at Dubai Airport Freezone says Japanese envoy.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (June 7, 2010) – The Dubai Airport Freezone offers a wealth of opportunities for Japanese companies in the Freezone targeting the GCC, Middle East and Africa regions according to Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of Dubai ‘Airport Freezone.

Speaking at a meeting with the Japanese Consul General H.E. Takashi Ashiki. Dr. Zarooni said, “Dubai Airport Freezone is host to a large number of Japanese companies who are taking advantage of its strategic location, tax free benefits and superb infrastructure and modern management practices that adhere to international standards.” He added, “These Japanese companies contribute in a big way to the economy of Dubai and the UAE with their technological know how and best practices.” He explained that the competitiveness and quality of Japanese products are in demand in the GCC and Middle East markets.” The presence of the Japanese companies at the Dubai Airport Freezone allow them to efficiently service the requirements of their customers quickly.

Dr. Al Zarooni added that the Japanese companies operating in Dubai Airport Freezone are quality companies that work in many sophisticated industrial, services and business fields. He noted that established commercial relations between the UAE and Japan have contributed to increasing means of trade cooperation which is reflected in the desire of many Japanese companies to search for suitable investment opportunities in the Freezone. Some examples of successful Japanese companies currently operating in the Freezone are: NSK Middle East, Sumitomo Rubber Middle East FZE, Isuzu Motors Limited (Branch, the Yokohama Rubber Company Limited, Mitsubishi Corporation (Isuzu Business Division, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Middle East, Nohmi Middle East, Idemitsu Lube Middle East & Africa FZE and Toyota Tsusho Corporation. "We are ready to create the best investment environment for investors and provide all the facilities and legal status to enable them to do their business without any hustles.

Consul General Ashiki said: "We are here to work with the UAE organizations to encourage investment in the United Arab Emirates and search for good business opportunities for Japanese companies wishing to enter the Middle East markets." "We are certain that the Dubai Airport Freezone is one of the projects where many Japanese companies would prefer to operate because of the privileges that meet their needs and would further future plans", said Consul General Ashiki. He added that many Japanese companies seek to take advantage of opportunities available to enhance Japan's trade role in the region as it has the tools and the knowledge to take advantage of an evolving economy.

The Japanese envoy was accompanied by Mr. Masao Tsujimoto, Researcher at the Japanese Consulate.

During the visit Dr. Zarooni answered questions by the Japanese envoy and explained the benefits and amenities that Japanese investors enjoy at the Freezone. “The increasing number of Japanese companies in the Freezone proves that the investment climate is appropriate for economic activities of the Japanese,” said the Consul General