Dubai Industrial City Successfully Relocates Over 900 Wildlife Ahead of Construction Work

Dubai: 1 September, 2008 – Dubai Industrial City , a member of Tatweer , has successfully completed a comprehensive relocation programme, ensuring the transfer of more than 900 wildlife species from the project site of the largest industrial destination in Dubai.

The extensive operation took place ahead of the beginning of construction work across the six industrial zones of Dubai Industrial City, the third largest non-real estate project in Dubai.

The operation included the capture and relocation of endangered species like gazelles, cape hares, and various types of reptiles such as Arabian toad, leptien's dhab, Arabian sand gecko, sand lizards, as well as grey monitors.

Rashed Al Ansari, Vice President of Dubai Industrial City, said:

We initiated this programme in 2006 to ensure our massive site does not infringe on the local habitat and the wildlife. This relocation is the second such initiative and is part of our corporate social responsibility programme. The relocation of endangered species also complies with Dubai Quality Mark (DQM) standards and the Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) policies that support sustainable development and wildlife preservation.

All captured animals were relocated to Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve, a dedicated Dubai Government animal reserve mandated to protect wildlife that has been relocated as a result of increasing construction work across the emirate.

In strict compliance with the codes of wildlife relocation, Dubai Industrial City ensured the animals were successfully transported to the new reserve within the first 24 hours of capture.

Al Ansari said:

In shifting the wildlife from their original habitat to a secure natural reserve, Dubai Industrial City has affirmed its belief in eco-friendly measures. The move also underscores our keenness to preserve the environment for the overall benefit of the community.

Our responsibility did not end with the relocation activity. We still continue to spearhead a habitat protection programme and conduct a periodic monitoring of our efforts.

Located on Emirates Road adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport and the Jebel Ali port, Dubai Industrial City also enjoys a strategic advantage of its proximity to major highways. Covering an area of 560 million square feet, it will be a dedicated industrial destination comprising six industrial clusters for food and beverage, base metal, mineral products, chemicals, transport equipment and parts and machinery and mechanical equipment.

Designed to incorporate additional facilities for logistics, warehousing and labour accommodation, apart from commercial, residential and entertainment zones, Dubai Industrial City will be an integrated one-stop industrial destination, providing tenants with a critical competitive advantage in human resources, logistics and business operations.

Notes to Editors

About Dubai Industrial City

Dubai Industrial City (DI), a member of Tatweer, is set up on 560 million sq ft of prime land,  with the aim of catalysing the growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates – especially in high value added manufacturing and production in the sectors of Machinery & Mechanical equipment, Transport Equipment and parts, Base Metal, Chemicals, Food and Beverage and Mineral Products. Dubai Industrial City provides one of the region’s finest business environments and is a one-stop facility for industry and related sectors such as logistics, assembly and warehousing, vocational training and labour residences. DI City’s strategic location near (Dubai World Central) the new Jebel Ali Airport City, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and Port; trans-Emirates highways, including Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road, provides easy and convenient access to global transportation points via road, air and sea.

About Tatweer:

Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region’s most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan. Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; “The Tiger Woods - Dubai” an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world’s leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions. A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company. Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.

For further information:
Agency:

Dubai Industrial City:

Aseel Nihad   
Jiwin Public Relations
Phone: +971-4-361 3584 
Email: aseel.nihad@Jiwin.ae

Or

Nagy Sedra
Dubai Industrial City
Phone: 04-3643426
Email: nagy.sedra@dubaiindustrialcity.ae