Ghassan Aboud Cars, a Dubai-based exporter of
new vehicles, genuine accessories and spare parts, concluded 2015 with a huge
impact in global automotive export industry by increasing its exporting to 106
countries — a 10 percent increase from 2014.
The company, which achieved an annual
turnover of $2 billion in business last year, has expanded to a new headquarters building in the Jebel Ali Freezone (JAFZA), Dubai, which marks the 23-year
fruitful relationship they have proudly maintained with JAFZA and Dubai Ports.
“We exported over 40,000
new vehicles throughout the world in 2015, which played an important part in
our success,” Oubai Shahbandar, Ghassan Aboud Group’s public relations and marketing director, told Gulf News Journal. “We’ve also
developed a unique state-of-the-art global logistics system that allows us to
ship new quality brand vehicles, automotive parts, accessories to every corner of
the world — anytime, anywhere.”
The group has also launched an international brand and digital
marketing campaign with the theme “revolutionizing automotive exporting,” which focuses on the simple message of how Dubai’s free zones and ports have made it the
exporting hub capital of the world and allowed the company to bridge
international markets of all sizes — from China to Chile.
“We are proud to be part of Dubai’s success story,” Shahbandar
said. “As a beacon of free trade and an unrivaled international business hub,
Dubai’s continuing growth has allowed our company to become the leading
automotive, parts and accessories exporter in the world.”
The company also enjoys
exceptional success in various emerging markets in Africa. With Dubai serving
as a crucial export hub to dozens of African countries, the company has built a
strong and robust network throughout the continent as a result. In addition to
new vehicle brands, Ghassan Aboud Cars has developed an international
reputation for ensuring reliable and fast delivery of automotive parts across
every region in the world — a proud accomplishment that comes as a result of the
close and continuing partnership with the free zones and ports in Dubai.
The Ghassan Aboud Group, Ghassan Aboud Cars’ holding company, is
now expanding its business to new areas, such as the hospitality sector, and launching exciting projects in the media sector.
“The formula for our
success is simple: we deliver customized automotive solutions at unrivaled
value for our customers’ money,” Shahbandar told Gulf News Journal. “We also have offices
throughout the Middle East and Europe to ensure full coverage of the global
export market. The heart of our business is global trade, and we pride ourselves
in building and developing the long lasting trust and constant communication
with our customers throughout the world and from across so many diverse
cultures.”
As a global enterprise, the group remains flexible and nimble as
markets shift. This business philosophy has allowed Ghassan Aboud Group to
remain ahead of the curve and rapidly shift resources to meet demand in
diverse markets as economic climates shift.
“Markets will fluctuate as they tend to do,” Shahbandar said. “Export business
activity throughout the Middle East and North Africa — a region where we conduct
significant new vehicle exports — will remain on solid footing despite the
forecasts.”
Ghassan Aboud Group is also at the forefront of social and
humanitarian causes as part of its corporate social responsibility. The company
has taken great initiatives in this regard over the years and has been duly appreciated
for them.
Chairman Ghassan Aboud was recently presented with the Global Gift Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year award.
“This prestigious award is given to only one businessman a year
and was in recognition of Mr. Ghassan’s work to fund and establish Orient
Humanitarian, a relief agency that provides medical, educational and food
support to over a million refugees and their children throughout the region,”
Shahbandar told Gulf News Journal. “We are also a proud contributor to Dubai Cares and the wonderful
philanthropic work they do for children in need throughout the region.”
