Thinks The World Of Dubai
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Maktoum International Airport, (Dubai World Central [DWC]) that large
bit of real estate that is also home to Emirates SkyCargo freighters,
recently sent Paolo Serra, VP, DWC Business Park to Delhi as part of a
“Showcase Dubai” initiative.
With his focus on the growing small and
medium enterprises (SME) sector in India, Serra said, “Al Maktoum
International Airport had been planned as the world's largest passenger
and cargo hub, spanning over 220 square km (85 sq. miles).
“Upon completion, the airport will
have an annual cargo capacity of 12 million tons and a passenger capacity
of up to 160 million people per year, making it one of the busiest airports
in the world.”
Other DWC revelations from Serra included
that the location will be the “gateway to the world's global business,
the first truly integrated and self-sustained economic zone and logistics
platform supporting a wide range of transport modes, logistics, and value-added
services, including manufacturing and assembly, in a single Free Economic
Zone.”
“DWC is about 30 minute from Dubai.
“Its other big attraction is that
Dubai will host the upcoming World Expo 2020.
“Indian people and businesses have
enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Dubai, so much so that over
50 percent of the population of Dubai is of expatriate Indian community.
“India emerges as the top trading
partner of Dubai in 2013 with a trade volume of $37 billion, representing
a 10 percent share of the total foreign trade of the emirate.
“DWC’s Business Park boasts
of swift business facilitation, where companies can set up offices within
10 days, which is a great advantage for businesses in India who want to
quickly set up their businesses at the gateway of global business environment.
“As the Free Economic Zone, DWC offers
100 percent foreign ownership and zero tax policy, along with a variety
of business licenses, ” Serra declared.
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