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The Airports of Abu Dhabi Access to the fastest growing market in the Middle East

The Airports of Abu Dhabi Access to the fastest growing market in the Middle East. 5 th China Air Cargo Summit 2008 Guangzhou 27 March 2008. The UAE – The fastest growing economy in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates. The Abu Dhabi economy is the largest of the UAE

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The Airports of Abu Dhabi Access to the fastest growing market in the Middle East

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  1. The Airports of Abu Dhabi Access to the fastest growing market in the Middle East 5th China Air Cargo Summit 2008 Guangzhou 27 March 2008

  2. The UAE – The fastest growing economy in the Middle East The United Arab Emirates • The Abu Dhabi economy is the largest of the UAE • Abu Dhabi has 90% of the oil in the UAE and 10% of the worlds oil • And with reserves to last for over 100 years • The economy grew 10% a year since 1995 and is forecast to be 13% a year to 2011 • The population of Abu Dhabi is forecast to grow at 7% a year for the next five years

  3. The UAE – The fastest growing economy in the Middle East The United Arab Emirates • The volume of trade between the UAE and China reached $20.4billion in 2007; an increase of 41% from previous year • UAE is now second largest trade partner in Gulf Region and largest market for Chinese Exports • The value of Chinese Exports to UAE increased by 50% in 2007 to $17billion • UAE goods being exported to China increased 7.7% during the same period taking it to $3billion

  4. Abu Dhabi’s main airport is 45minutes drive away from Dubai Six lane freeways offering a non-congested connection Al Ain Airport serves both cities being only 60 mins away from Abu Dhabi and Dubai Three seaports within close proximity offering connections to sea freight with significant sea cargo in excess of 30 million tonnes per annum The UAE – The fastest growing economy in the Middle East Catchment Area for Abu Dhabi Airports Dubai Airport Jebel Ali Seaport Khalifa Seaport Mena Zayed Seaport Abu Dhabi Airport Al Ain Airport

  5. The UAE – The fastest growing economy in the Middle East – set to become even more powerful Over the next ten years major projects worth $0.6Trillionwill be delivered in Abu Dhabi & Dubai • Economic development zones • Residential and commercial centres • Economic diversification away from oil and gas • Tourism • Industry • Services • Manufacturing • “Green industries” • Aviation • Sport and leisure

  6. Abu Dhabi alone is to transform its economy over the next four years Over the next four years major projects worth $255billionwill be delivered in Abu Dhabi • New economic development zones • New residential and commercial centres • Economic diversification away from oil and gas • Tourism • Industry • Services • Manufacturing • “Green industries” • Aviation • Sport and leisure

  7. Abu Dhabi is currently building its vision to become the cultural capital of the Middle East The Guggenheim Art Museum The first ever Louvre Museum outside of France will be situated in Abu Dhabi Cultural District Groundbreaking architectural designs such as the Performing Arts Centre will dominate the skyline Abu Dhabi – The Capital of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi Cultural District The Guggenheim The Louvre Performing Arts

  8. Dubai has become the commercial capital of the Middle East The Burj Dubai building will be the worlds tallest construction towering over 800 metres into the skyline The business district will be home to some of the worlds largest organisations Dubai – The Commercial Hub of the United Arab Emirates Dubai Business District The Burj Dubai Dubai World Trade Centre

  9. The Value Proposition • Some of China’s largest acquisitions abroad have been in Africa • With major investment underway into Africa • Trade between China and Africa is forecasted to reach $100billion before 2010 • Abu Dhabi’s location is ideally placed to facilitate cargo from China to the African continent Abu Dhabi – The Natural Hub between China and Africa

  10. The Value Proposition Etihad Crystal Cargo – A perfect partner in the UAE • Etihad Cargo currently experiencing 100% cargo load factor to & from China and has reached its maximum share of the market • Currently seeking partnerships with Chinese carriers to manage expected China cargo growth of 25% in 2008 • 50% of cargo from China to Abu Dhabi is being transported to other destinations including Frankfurt (Hann), Khartoum, Cairo, Kolkata, Riyadh, London, Bangalore, Damman, Madras, Casablanca • Chinese carriers can grow the capacity to Abu Dhabi and into Africa

  11. The Value Proposition Why Abu Dhabi? • Fuel charges in Abu Dhabi are the most competitive in the region and rates and handling charges cheaper than Dubai and Sharjah • Potential partnerships with Etihad and the cargo carriers of Al Ain • Strong connectivity with low congestion and less direct competition • Non-congested cargo facilities • Abu Dhabi has uncongested roads to other airports and seaports; all within close proximity • Abu Dhabi has a second alternate Airport (Al Ain) that allows greater flexibility for cargo operations to the UAE

  12. Thank you Peter Hoslin Head of Marketing Abu Dhabi Airports Company phoslin@adac.ae

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