Danube extends its presence in the African Region

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Keeping pace with Dubai based business house, Danube Group has spread its wings to the African region of Kenya and Libya with the opening of its new showrooms. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the showroom in Kenya is situated at Nairobi spreading across 20,000 square feet. Similarly,
the franchise outlet of Danube in Libya is located in Benghazi and is spread across 35,000 square feet. Both the showrooms showcase an extensive collection of products including sanitary ware, ceramic tiles, parquet flooring, MDF, chandeliers, garden furniture, timber, steel, hardware etc. Danube also
foresees expansion in other areas of Africa such as Ethiopia and Tunisia.

Danube’s commitment to the construction and building materials market is underlined by its expansion, which is aimed at addressing the needs of the customers across the region. With several construction projects currently under way and planned projects, there was an obvious demand for building materials
in Africa which has helped Danube to expand and consolidate its market presence in the region.
The first half of this year already saw the opening of three new Danube showrooms in key locations including Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. To keep pace with the emerging market trends, Danube recently opened another showroom in Doha and the group will continue to open more outlets
and create a stronger market presence not only in the Middle East but also across the globe. The company plans to open 20 new showrooms by next year across UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Africa. The increased demand for our products coupled with our expansion has resulted in the company
growing its workforce since its inception to 2,000 employees.

Danube Metro Station opens its doors to Public

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The whole of UAE braced to witness the opening of Danube Metro Station earlier known as Jebel Ali Industrial Station on 12.12.12. Danube Group is the first expatriate entity to join hands with Dubai Metro’s Naming Rights Project launched by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), securing naming rights for the Jebel Ali Industrial Station which is now renamed as Danube.
H. E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of RTA issued the first set of tickets to H.E. Eng. Sultan Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, UAE; Ms. Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb, CEO of JAFZA; Mr. Ebrahim Al Janahi, Deputy CEO of JAFZA and Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman of Danube Group, the official inauguration of the Metro Station commenced. The event also
marked the esteemed presence of Mr. Adnan Al Hammadi, CEO of the RTA Rail Agency; Mr. Abdullah Al Madani, CEO of RTA Corporate Technical Support Services Sector; Mr. Talal Al Hashemi, Managing Director of JAFZA; Mr. Asim Al Abbasi, CFO of JAFZA; Mr. Anis Sajan, Managing Director
of Danube Group, Mr. Adel Sajan, Director of Buildmart and high profile officials from RTA and JAFZA.
Danube Station is located on the Red Line next to theDanube headquarter in Jebel Ali and provides easy access to industrial complexes in the area

Danube Buildmart reinforces its presence in Al Ain with another showroom

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Reinforcing its growing market leadership, Danube unveiled its new buildmart showroom in Al Ain Mall mid this year.
Spread across 15,000 square feet, the new showroom in Al Ain Mall was inaugurated by H.E. Mohammad Saif Al Khyeli, Director of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Al Ain branch). The retail unit showcases the latest collection of items from a host of reputed international and regional vendors under a single roof which include kitchen setup options, chandeliers, wall paper collections, curtains, carpets, luxury sanitary ware, venetian blinds, wooden flooring, garden accessories, home décor and soft furnishings such as quilts, mattresses, towels and pillow covers among others.

Jebel Ali Industrial Metro Station to be DANUBE STATION

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Danube Group, the leader in construction, building materials and shop fitting industries has joined Dubai Metro’s corporate bandwagon reinforcing its presence in the UAE. Under the second phase of Dubai Metro Naming Rights Project launched by the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), the Jebel Ali Industrial Station, which is the second station from Jebel Ali soon to open to the public, will be named Danube Station.
The partnership, which is expected to run into billions, was announced in early November 2012 at the RTA head office in the presence of top RTA officials as well as Mr.Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman of Danube Group.
At Danube, we strive to operate our business responsibly supporting our communities where we live and work. It is a great honor for Danube to join RTA and associate with Dubai Metro.

H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi Inaugurates Danube Group’s AED 50 million Industrial Complex at Jebel Ali, Technopark

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H. E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, recently inaugurated
Danube’s state-of-the-art Industrial Complex and warehouse unit along with Mr.Rizwan Sajan, Chairman of Danube Group and other high-ranking officials, at Technopark, the high-tech industry zone in Jebel Ali.

The Industrial Complex oversees an investment of AED 50 million, which has been made at an economically challenging time that will help create at least 100 direct jobs and support hundreds of indirect employment. Moreover, the industrial unit will help reduce UAE construction industry’s dependence on imported finished products as these will be custom-manufactured in the complex.

Strategically located to cater to the GCC markets, the Industrial Complex facility in UAE is spread
across a total area of 450,000 square meters. The Industrial Complex facility integrated with Warehouse Management System (WMS) features four value addition units measuring 150,000 square meters. This
comprises of Melamine Pressing Unit, Steel Cut and Bend Unit, Décor Unit (Veneer Pressing Unit),
Development Unit, Ceiling Tiles Manufacturing Unit and Distribution Unit in addition to a Warehouse Unit
measuring 300,000 square meters.

“Danube has always been a pioneer in initiating new trade avenues in the region in building material industry. The introduction of the new warehouse demonstrates their commitment to bringing efficiencies into their organisation and a boost to the economy. As a company, Danube has been a true inspiration reflecting the strong position it holds today. We would like to congratulate Danube for their new venture and wish them success in their journey to growth and expansion.” commented H. E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, UAE at the opening.
The strategic location of our new state-of-the-art distribution facility will help us cater to a diverse set of customers and facilitate a cost efficient logistics structure to handle the anticipated increase in product volume in the next few years.

NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR OF DANUBE – Batting Maestro Sunil Gavaskar

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Sunil Gavaskar or ‘Sunny’ as he is lovingly called by fans is an outstanding cricketer and legendary opening batsman for India. An epitome of discipline, dedication and determination, he is a hero for millions around the globe. He has been awarded the Padma Bhushan for his exceptional performance in sports (cricket). As a brand ambassador, Sunil Gavaskar will exclusively partner Danube across the spectrum of services they offer. He will endorse Danube’s offerings through advertisements, events and personal appearances.

“The brand’s journey to excellence is a personification of my journey to success. I love the fact that Danube as a brand stands for quality and excellence and aims to reflect the long journey it has taken to become a leading provider of building materials and home interior products across the region. I see in the company the zest to continue to be a global winner and am really excited to be its partner in the grand
journey,” said Mr.Sunil Gavaskar, the brand ambassador of Danube.

DANUBE BRINGS ANOTHER DIMENSION OF LIFESTYLE

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Danube Group has announced the launch of its new online store, ‘Danube Direct’ for its wide range of customers across the globe. The online store has been created to offer customers the convenience to shop online for household, fashion and electronic products.
“Online shopping in the region is growing fast and home interior and lifestyle products have a great potential. The online store will offer shoppers an exceptional shopping experience through its user-friendly interface making it a simple process for both novice and savvy internet users. It will make shopping an easy experience providing convenience and value for money to the customers”, concluded Mr. Adel Sajan, Director of Danube Group.

The online store enables the customers to purchase from Danube’s range of home interior products. The customers can also avail other variety of items such as perfumes, sunglasses, fashion accessories and electronics. The online store connects the customers directly to the factory owners and wholesalers enabling customers to save up to 70% on purchase of any product.

The shipment duration for the purchase of home interior products varies between six to twelve weeks. Moreover, the customers can make payment through cash on delivery. Danube Direct – Core Team
Danube maintains a strict vigil on all the transactions to ensure complete security and peace of mind for the buyers. Customer satisfaction has been a primary goal driving Danube’s business. However, if a customer is not satisfied with the purchase they can return the goods within 14 days of the date of purchase and Danube will gladly issue a refund or process an exchange. Visit the Danube Direct
store today, to experience more savings while shopping!

INAUGURATION OF RIYADH, SAUDI

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Reinforcing its growing market leadership, Danube, the leader in construction, building materials and
home interiors unveiled a new showroom in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA).
The showroom was inaugurated by Honorable Mr. Fahad Alhammadi, Chairman of Construction
Committee in KSA COC Council, Member of Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Construction Committee in Riyadh COC.
Located at Madinah Road, Sannaya area, Riyadh, the retail unit is spread across 175,000 sq ft. (comprising of a showroom and warehouse). The store is an easy access for contractors, architects, builders and homemakers.

DANUBE BAGGED ITS 2ND MRM EXELLENCE AWARDS

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Danube, the leader in construction, building materials and shop fitting industries has won this year’s coveted Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MRM) Business Awards. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the MRM Business Award recognizes outstanding performance of companies in categories such as manufacturing, finance, re-export, construction, etc.

Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman of Danube Group along with Mr. Anis Sajan, Managing Director of Danube Group were awarded the recognition at a ceremony organized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on 25th April, 2012 at the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai for their unflinching contribution to the UAE national economy.

The MRM Business Award is one of the most prestigious recognition in the country as it highlights the best business practices and excellent performance of an organization’s functioning focusing on three main performance indicators- output, outcome and impact.

Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman of Danube Group said, “We are delighted and thankful to Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) for honoring us with this Award. Danube has always been driven by a passion emphasizing greatly on the quality of our products and services. This Award reaffirms our commitment to deliver quality, through our reliable products and impeccable services.”

Danube is a fore bearer in the mega infrastructural development and unprecedented economic progress of the seven selfruling and unique Emirates in the region. It has grown from a humble beginning in a small office in Deira to one of the largest chain of outlets in the UAE today. With branches in all seven Emirates and their wings stretched up to Muscat, Bahrain, Qatar, India and China, Danube is not just a building materials company; it’s a major contributor in nation’s development efforts.
“This Award is also testimony that our team has worked very hard to excel in quality across all our business processes. Winning the MRM Award has motivated our team even further to strive to achieve the highest possible standards of quality, performance and business excellence”, commented Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman of Danube Group. Apart from winning the MRM Award, Danube also won the coveted Dubai Customs Award 2012 at a ceremony organized by the Dubai Customs on 16th April 2012 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai. The MRM Award helps businesses’ interact with each other, identify and improve their strategies and provides an opportunity to evaluate and analyze their own business performance to attain excellence.