Michelin opens regional office in Dubai

Michelin has opened new Africa, India and the Middle East (AIM) operations headquarters at the Dubai Airport Freezone in Dubai.

The official opening ceremony took place at the new headquarters in the presence of dignitaries including Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni, director general of Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA); Marc Pasquet, president for Michelin, Africa, India and the Middle East (AIM); and Raja Rabia, Consul General of France. The new facility will be managing 87 offices across the region.

Commenting on the move, Marc Pasquet, president for Michelin, Africa, India and the Middle East (AIM), said: “We are looking forward to launching our operations within DAFZA, a free zone that will provide the ideal services for our business. As a leading international tyre company we require a strategic location that allows us to achieve our primary goal of complying with all market demands and DAFZA provides this. We are confident that this move will support us in expanding and boosting our business by strengthening our presence in the region.”

Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni commented: “DAFZA remains committed to boosting the growth of key sectors that continuously drive Dubai’s economy and diversification efforts. With DAFZA’s strategic location, wide range of services, and unique offering, we are keen to continue to be at the forefront of attracting multi-national companies and foreign businesses such as Michelin into Dubai, supporting them to help achieve growth and success.”

DAFZA is strategically located near one of the busiest airports in the world.