Dubai Car Dealers Business Group Elects Executive Committee Again For Second Term
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Dubai Car Dealers Business Group: Uniting the Automotive Industry
Overview of the Dubai Car Dealers Business Group
The Dubai Car Dealers Business Group (DCDBG) was formed in 2019 under the watchful eye of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI). Its primary aim is to unite the voices of member companies, while also serving their common interests and fostering public-private sector dialogues. Since its foundation, the group has been instrumental for the region’s automotive industry.
Recent Developments
In June 2021, the Dubai Car Dealers Business Group held a virtual General Assembly meeting where it announced the re-election of its Executive Committee for a second term. The group's mission is to provide a platform for the many companies that operate in Dubai’s ever-growing automotive sector, allowing them to voice their opinions and suggestions on various challenges impacting the industry annually.
Focus Areas
The group’s focus includes:
- Resolving issues for various stakeholders
- Collaborating with government entities in the UAE
- Encouraging positive changes within the automotive industry
Since its establishment, the DCDBG has maintained a fruitful relationship with government bodies, including Dubai Customs and the Road and Transport Authority (RTA). The Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry has extended its support through significant contributions in areas like data sharing, vehicle infringement, and changing insurance regulations.
Industry Trends and Future Focus
In recent years, the automotive industry has faced numerous changes and disruptions, notably due to the trends of ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, and Shared mobility). The Dubai Car Dealers Business Group recognizes ACES as a critical feature to monitor for the industry’s future.
Moving forward, the group's efforts will focus on preparing the automotive industry for this ongoing trend while promoting a positive sentiment among all stakeholders. The recent General Assembly meeting held on June 14 resulted in a unanimous decision to re-elect all board members from the first term.
Current Board Members
The members of the Dubai Car Dealers Business Group for the second term are:
- Michel Ayat (Chairman)
- Vincent Peter Wijnen (Deputy Chairman)
- Ivo A. Kapitzki (Secretary General)
- Ayhan Olcer (Treasurer)
- Axel Dreyer (Board Member)
- Waleed Alsayed (Board Member)
- Suliman Alzaben (Board Member)
Quotes from Leadership
Michel Ayat, CEO of AWR Automotive, stated, “I am privileged to have been re-elected as Chairman of DCDBG. Along with the rest of my esteemed colleagues from the re-elected Executive Committee, DCDBG will steadfastly continue on its mission to address the various challenges impacting the automotive car dealers that will ultimately enhance the competitiveness of the industry. DCDBG is fully aligned with the newly formed structure of Dubai Chambers, aimed at spearheading Dubai’s economic drive in the future, and we look forward to further strengthening the automotive sector, which will enhance Dubai’s value proposition globally.”
Key Members of the DCDBG
The main members of the Dubai Car Dealers Business Group currently include:
- AW Rostamani Automotive Group
- Al Ghandi Auto
- Al Futtaim Automotive
- Galadari Automobiles
- Al Nabooda Automobiles
- AGMC
- Gargash Enterprises
- Juma Al Majid
- Al Habtoor Motors
- Al Tayer Motors
- Union Motors
- Al Naboodah Swaidan Motors
- Al Rostamani Trading Company
