Dubai Investments (DI), the largest investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), is working closely with Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai, to reinforce its growth strategy in export markets.

As part of its association, DI is now a permanent part of the exhibition area of Dubai Exports, located in the DED headquarters. The exhibition space showcases products and services of its member-establishments in a centralised location, apart from hosting meetings with international companies. DI also has access to the Dubai Exports Resource Centre, which houses trade data and latest
industry reports.

Dubai Exports is also promoting DI products and services through its network across the globe. DI participates in a number of trade shows and exhibitions under the auspices of Dubai Exports to realise market opportunities and export capabilities. DI and its subsidiaries were part of the UAE Pavilion spearheaded by Dubai Exports at the KazBuild 2013, the leading construction trade exhibition in Almaty,
Kazakhstan, recently.

DI will also be part of the Dubai Exports umbrella at the BakuBuild 2013, the leading international exhibition for the construction industry to be held from October 23 to 26 at Baku, Azerbaijan.

Abdulaziz Bin Yagub Al Serkal, general manager of Dubai Investments, said: "With its diversified products and services across various sectors, DI is perfectly positioned to cater to different industries and communities worldwide. Our association with Dubai Exports is aimed at building bridges with trade bodies and businesses across key economies globally."

"Dubai Exports was set up with an objective to enable UAE and Dubai-based exporters to be present in strategic markets and be among the first to establish contacts with potential customers worldwide. We are happy to be working with top companies like Dubai Investments in opening up new trade channels across the globe," said engineer Sa’ad Al Awadi, chief executive officer of Dubai Exports.

Dubai Exports is constantly looking for trade and export opportunities in foreign markets based on studies and researches carried out periodically to evaluate the needs of the global market and growth centres in exports to niche markets across important sectors.

Incorporated in 1995, Dubai Investments has over 19,894 shareholders and paid-up capital of Dh3.5 billion ($952 million). The company works in manufacturing, financial investments, real estate development and mergers and acquisitions. The portfolio comprises six large investment units – Glass LLC, Dubai Investments Industries, Masharie Company LLC, Dubai Investment Park, DI Real Estate Company and Al Taif Investment.

DI owns around 40 subsidiaries and joint ventures encompassing a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing of construction-related materials, food and related fast moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, industrial and commercial properties, real estate management and property development, marketing and sales, information technology solutions, driver education, district cooling, and financial investments.