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Dell plans expansion in UAE
Dell Inc will be opening a new hub and distribution centre in Jebel Ali, Dubai, on June 16 to bring their products faster to the region, officials said.
- By Nadia Saleem, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:16 May 19, 2008
Dubai: Dell Inc will be opening a new hub and distribution centre in Jebel Ali, Dubai, on June 16 to bring their products faster to the region, officials said.
John Coulston, head of marketing for the Middle East of Dell, said it hopes to accelerate their ability to deliver products to the growing market of UAE.
A new retail outlet will also be coming soon to the Festival City, Dubai, officials said. The company will also be investing in a call centre for the region, so consumers can have easy access to direct support from the company.
The US-based firm is enjoying a 110 per cent annual growth in the UAE, with market share at 15.5 per cent at end of first quarter.
Firm's notebooks has seen an annual growth of 208 per cent with current market share at 14.5 per cent.
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