Al-Futtaim Motors named exclusive car sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 8th, 2016:  Al-Futtaim Motors, exclusive distributor of Toyota, Lexus, Hino and Toyota Material Handling Equipment in the UAE, today announced their sponsorship of the 4th International Aviation Exhibition in the Middle East – the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 – as the Exclusive Car Sponsor for the event taking place from March 8-10, 2016 at the Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

Al-Futtaim Motors’ sponsorship of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo for the second year running underscores the importance of the capital to the growth of the business, and the company’s commitment to creating a sustainable diversified economy as part of the Abu Dhabi 2030 economic vision.

“Our second year of sponsorship of this event is an indication of how important the capital is to our business. We have already started our expansion in the heart of Abu Dhabi and the Western Region, with multiple facilities set to open as the year progresses. These are both important geographical areas for us in terms of business growth, but also as part of our contribution to the development of the UAE economy,” said Bertrand Thiebaut, Senior Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Motors.

This year, Al-Futtaim Motors will be showcasing the latest hybrid vehicles from Toyota, Lexus and Toyota Material Handling Equipment, reinforcing its leadership of the environmental friendly automotive market in the UAE.

Al-Futtaim Motors’ contribution to the aviation business includes luxury and commercial airport taxi fleets, reliable Toyota towing tractors used by various airports in the UAE, in addition to Hino Crew Cab Automatic Light Duty Truck, the first of its kind in the Middle East. 

With 13,500 visitors at the last edition, Abu Dhabi Air Expo has grown to become one of the most successful exhibitions within the Middle East. This exhibition is designed for professionals and private owners, and offers visitors a wide and representative range of the ever growing aviation industry.