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Gulf Today
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Today
'Autoworld' to invest Dhs45 million in new Jafza facility
Autoworld International FZCO, the regional distributor for India's Bajaj Auto Ltd, has announced an investment of Dhs45 million to develop a new logistics and distribution hub in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). The facility will enhance Autoworld's ability to serve rapidly growing markets across Africa and the Middle East. The agreement was officially signed in the presence of Abdullah Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC; Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer, Parks & Zones at DP World GCC; Kumar Motiram Lakhani, Chairman of Autoworld; Monish Lakhani, Managing Director at Autoworld and Vishal Lakhani, Director at Autoworld. Spanning over 162,000 sq. ft, the facility will include an assembly plant for Bajaj motorcycles and three-wheelers, as well as storage and distribution space for spare parts, tyres, and lubricants. Scheduled for completion by 2026, the hub will also support the introduction of new product lines through partnerships with international manufacturers, strengthening the company's presence. Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Zones, DP World GCC, said, 'Autoworld's expansion underscores the strength of Jafza's integrated trade and logistics ecosystem which now connects 940 automotive companies from 88 countries. Last year alone, Jafza supported automotive trade valued at nearly Dhs102 billion.' The project is expected to create over 100 direct and indirect jobs, supporting Dubai's growing mobility and logistics ecosystem. WAM
Hi Dubai
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hi Dubai
Autoworld Invests AED 45 Million to Build Regional Hub in Jafza
Autoworld International FZCO, the regional distributor for India's Bajaj Auto Ltd, is investing AED 45 million in a new logistics and distribution hub in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), aiming to bolster its reach across Africa and the Middle East. The 162,000 sq. ft facility will include an assembly plant for Bajaj motorcycles and three-wheelers, as well as dedicated storage for spare parts, tyres, and lubricants. Slated for completion by 2026, the hub is expected to enhance Autoworld's operational capacity and support new product partnerships. As demand for affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles surges in emerging markets—particularly in Africa, where the two-wheeler market is growing at nearly 5% annually—Autoworld's investment positions it to better serve high-growth regions. 'This facility marks a major step forward in our growth strategy,' said Vishal Kumar Lakhani, Director at Autoworld. 'Jafza's infrastructure has been crucial to our expansion across Africa and the GCC since 2008.' DP World, which operates Jafza, welcomed the move as a boost to Dubai's automotive logistics ecosystem. 'Autoworld's expansion highlights the strength of Jafza's trade network, which supported AED 102 billion in automotive trade last year,' said Abdulla Al Hashmi, COO of Parks and Zones, DP World GCC. The project is expected to generate over 100 direct and indirect jobs, supporting Dubai's ambition to become a global hub for mobility, logistics, and automotive trade. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Arabian Post
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Arabian Post
Autoworld Drives Bajaj Expansion with AED 45 Million Jafza Hub
Autoworld International FZCO is investing AED 45 million to construct a 162,000 sq ft logistics and assembly hub in Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone, aiming to strengthen its distribution of Bajaj two‑ and three‑wheelers across the Middle East and Africa. Slated for completion by 2026, the facility will incorporate an assembly line for motorcycles and auto‑rickshaws, alongside dedicated storage for spare parts, tyres and lubricants. The hub also positions the company to introduce new products via partnerships with global manufacturers, reinforcing Autoworld's role as a premier Bajaj distributor in the region. Since establishing operations in Jafza in 2008, the company has leveraged the free zone's infrastructure to serve more than 25 countries. Industry analysts highlight robust growth in the global two‑ and three‑wheeler market, driven by urbanisation, e‑commerce and demand for affordable last‑mile mobility. Africa's motorcycle sector alone is expected to expand at nearly 5 percent annually. ADVERTISEMENT Autoworld director Vishal Kumar Lakhani described the initiative as 'a major step forward in our growth strategy', praising Jafza's connectivity, infrastructure and business‑friendly environment. Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer at DP World GCC, noted the expansion affirms Jafza's status as an integrated trade and logistics ecosystem hosting over 940 automotive companies from 88 countries, with AED 102 billion in automotive trade processed last year. Beyond providing a regional nerve centre, the project is projected to create more than 100 direct and indirect jobs, and bolster the UAE's role as a logistics and mobility hub. High‑volume assembly and storage capabilities will better serve rising demand for Bajaj's fuel‑efficient vehicles in the MEA markets. Autoworld's strategic anchor in Jafza reflects broader trends in the UAE's economic diversification efforts. Situated across 57 sq km adjacent to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport, Jafza contributes roughly 21 percent of Dubai's GDP and supports more than 144,000 jobs. DP World's vision to expand automotive trade workflows in the region aligns tightly with this investment, which dovetails with plans for the world's largest car market in Dubai. The timing corresponds with Bajaj Auto's reported surge in exports: the manufacturer recorded a 20 percent year‑on‑year increase in two‑wheeler exports in May 2025, while commercial vehicle exports rose by 37 percent year‑on‑year. These figures highlight strong global demand for Bajaj vehicles and validate Autoworld's investment in enhanced regional capacity. As urban centres across Africa and the Middle East evolve, an increasing number of consumers and enterprises are turning to motorcycles and auto‑rickshaws for cost‑effective, fuel‑efficient transport. Analysts say the segment is increasingly central to the expansion of last‑mile delivery networks and informal urban mobility. Autoworld's new Jafza hub will also support the launch of fresh Bajaj models in the near future, supplied through collaborations with international manufacturers. While specific products have not yet been disclosed, the facility's inclusion of tyre and lubrication storage suggests support for diverse vehicle categories. Over the past 16 years, Autoworld has distributed Bajaj products across more than 20 countries in Africa and the Middle East, establishing itself as a leading distributor on the continent. The forthcoming expansion affirms this leadership and aligns with structural trends in regional trade logistics.
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Dubai-based Autoworld invests in Jafza facility to drive regional growth
Dubai: Autoworld International FZCO, the regional distributor for India's Bajaj Auto, plans to establish a new logistics and distribution hub in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), with total investments of AED 45 million. The 162,000-square-foot hub will boost Autoworld's regional operations and meet rising demand for Bajaj's two- and three-wheelers across the MEA region, according to a press disclosure. Set for completion by 2026, the hub will feature an assembly plant for Bajaj motorcycles and three-wheelers, along with storage and distribution units for spare parts, tyres, and lubricants. It is also expected to back new product launches through partnerships with global manufacturers. It is worth highlighting that the global two- and three-wheeler market is growing rapidly, with Africa's segment alone projected to expand by nearly 5% annually due to increasing demand for affordable, fuel-efficient mobility. Commenting on the move, Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer of Parks and Zones at DP World GCC, stated: 'Autoworld's expansion underscores the strength of Jafza's integrated trade and logistics ecosystem, which now connects 940 automotive companies from 88 countries.' He continued: 'Last year alone, Jafza supported automotive trade valued at nearly AED 102 billion. We are proud to support long-term partners like Autoworld, who are helping connect world-class manufacturing with high-potential markets through Dubai.' The project is expected to secure over 100 direct and indirect jobs, further anchoring Dubai's growing mobility and logistics ecosystem. Autoworld has operated from Jafza for more than 16 years, distributing Bajaj vehicles to over 25 countries. The investment supports DP World's strategy to boost regional auto trade and develop the world's largest car market in Dubai, aiming to double the current annual sales figure of AED 6.80 billion.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From Ports to Power Moves: How Dubai is Reinventing Trade Infrastructure
From Ports to Power Moves (ET Spotlight) 27:16 Min | June 25, 2025, 2:06 PM IST How do you turn a logistics hub into a blueprint for the future of global trade? In this episode of Live, Work & Play in Dubai, we sit down with Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer – Parks & Zones at DP World GCC, to explore how Dubai is building the next generation of global trade infrastructure—combining clean energy, advanced logistics, and India-centric trade solutions. From the Middle East's largest rooftop solar programme and DEWA-powered zones to a 1.2 million vehicle auto market a ...Read More nd vertical warehousing models, Hashmi shares how JAFZA is evolving from a re-export hub to a green, smart, and efficient base for manufacturers and exporters. He also dives into Bharat Mart's role in simplifying access to both free zone and mainland markets for Indian businesses, and how CEPA-fuelled trade is already outperforming targets. This episode unpacks how infrastructure, policy, and innovation are converging to reshape the future of trade. ...Read Less
