The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) is the lead freezone partner to Automechanika Dubai 2017 which started today (Sunday May 7, 2017) to be held up until Might 9, 2017, the top global trade fair for the vehicle service industry gathers more than 2000 exhibitors from throughout the world. The partnership between DAFZA and Automechanika highlights the role of the freezone in sustaining international financial investments and encouraging investors to make Dubai the regional base for their Middle East operations.

DAFZA's engagement at Automechanika Dubai 2017 focuses on highlighting opportunities for sustaining investors in the after-market trade, taking into account Dubai's solid track record as a significant entrance for local, global and multinational firms looking at to increase their business in the UAE and Dubai. DAFZA will be organizing a series of networking activities at its stand (B12), along with conducting conferences with leading companies and investors. This complies with the freezone's successful participation at Automechanika Frankfurt 2016 which concentrated on enhancing trade ties and signing business deals with leading German business as well as bring in the world's leading vehicle companies where DAFZA currently is the regional headquarters and calculated center for more than 45 leading international car brands, Toyota Tsusho, Yamaha Motors, PSA Group, TOW Automotive Middle East & Africa FZCO, and lots of others.

Jamal bin Marghoob, Director of Advertising and Corporate Communications Department, DAFZA, said: "As a Lead Freezone Partner of the 15th version of Automechanika Dubai, DAFZA expects exchanging knowledge and experiences with exhibitors from leading firms and top investors, in addition to highlighting the major characteristics of our freezone such as our innovative framework, different financial investment centers, and critical geographical location."

"Throughout our participation we will concentrate on supporting investors in the after-sales solution market, particularly as Dubai is a preferred portal for different worldwide, local and multinational business wanting to start their business right here and gaining from the advanced centers provided by the Freezone according to Dubai Strategy 2021 which aims to earn Dubai a significant global financial hub," bin Marghoob included.

Presently being held at the Dubai World Trade Facility, Automechanika Dubai 2017 is the current version of the biggest international vehicle after-market trade show for the wider Middle East. It aims to clarify the most up to date product and services in the after-market solution market in the region by linking producers, international suppliers and distributors, and local buyers.