Dubai,
UAE, 29 April, 2012: International SOS -
the world's leading healthcare, medical and security services provider based in
London and Singapore celebrated the expansion of its regional headquarters in
Dubai Airport Freezone, the Middle East's fastest growing free zone.
The
official inauguration was attended by Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, director general
of Dubai Airport Freezone alongside other higher officials, and International
SOS co-founders Dr. Pascal Rey-Herme, Group Medical Director and Arnaud
Vaissié, Chairman & CEO.
Speaking
at the inauguration ceremony, Dr. Zarooni, said: "I would like to
congratulate Dr. Rey-Herme, Group Medical Director and Arnaud Vaissié, Chairman
& CEO of International SOS, for the tremendous development and commercial
partnership we have witnessed with the company over the last six years.
"Throughout
this time we have established ourselves as an efficient and effective service
provider in order to become the first choice partner for international
businesses looking to strategically locate their operations in the Middle
Eastern, African and Central Asian markets. The progress and expansion of
International SOS demonstrates the success of this global leader in healthcare,
medical and security services in the Middle East, but also reflects the spirit
and dedication of Dubai Airport Freezone and of its first-class facilities and
services," he added.
International
SOS expanded into Dubai in 2005, providing integrated medical, clinical,
security, and customer care solutions to organizations, governments and
corporations with regional and international operations. The company operates
from over 700 remote sites in 70 countries such as China, Hong Kong, Brazil,
Qatar, Canada, Kazakhstan, India, Yemen, France, Angola, Nigeria and many
others, and currently employs approximately 10,000 employees, led by 1,100
physicians and 200 security specialists.
Commenting
on the occasion, Mr. Arnaud Vaissié said: "We opened our Middle East
office at the Dubai Airport Freezone six years ago when we established an
International Regional Center to support the growth of our clients. At the
time, our organization had only three employees in Dubai, and six years later,
the International SOS team has grown to reach 130 staff from 35 nationalities.
"Today,
we are here to celebrate the extension of our International SOS regional
headquarters. This has been an important milestone for us for which I would
like to thank the entire Dubai Airport Freezone team for contributing to our
success through the outstanding, professional and customer oriented services
and facilities that they provide to their tenants," he added.
The
pharmaceutical & medical sector represents more than 5 percent of the total
investments in the Dubai Airport Freezone, including the likes of Johnson &
Johnson and Actavis. The Freezone offers a unique advantage for the healthcare
and security services sector due to its excellent location both as a city centre
base and its proximity to international markets in the east and west.
Currently, Singapore represents the top 10 countries within the Freezone with
27 companies already operating across textile, oil and gas, electrical and
engineering sectors. These sectors benefit from the Freezone's unsurpassed
logistics advantages to businesses depending on quick shipments delivery
because of its location next to the Dubai International Airport.
About Dubai Airport Freezone
Established
in 1996 as a part of the Dubai Government's strategic plan to be an investment
driven economy, Dubai Airport Freezone is one of the fastest growing premium
free zones in the region. The free zone is currently home to over 1450
companies from various industry sectors, including aviation, freight and
logistics, IT and telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, engineering, food &
beverage, jewelry and cosmetics. Located strategically within the boundaries of
Dubai International Airport, Dubai Airport Freezone offers a range of modern
facilities with a state-of-the-art infrastructure.
International
investors can enjoy dynamic growth through Dubai Airport Freezone's excellent
incentive packages including 100% tax exemption, 100% foreign ownership and no
currency restrictions. Situated at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa,
the Dubai Airport Freezone is a gateway providing access to over 2.5 billion
consumers.
Dubai
Airport Freezone's commitment to quality is recognized by worldwide ISO
certificates for Quality, Environment, Health & Safety and Information
Security Management System, as well as Complaints Handling System. In addition
to various regional and international awards, Dubai Airport Freezone has won
the prestigious Dubai Quality Appreciation Programme award in the service
category in 2010.
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