Ducab hosts Abu Dhabi Networking Event for key clients from UAE construction and utilities sector

Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010

Ducab, the manufacturer of power cables in the Middle East, welcomed more than 250 professionals from across the UAE construction and energy industries to 'Abu Dhabi Connected', a networking event taking place yesterday, June 27th, at the Yas Island Rotana Hotel to encourage discussions about ways in which UAE companies can meet the energy demands of an ever growing—and diversifying—construction industry.

While focusing on Ducab's strong manufacturing presence in the UAE capital, the event saw many of the region's most influential contractors, consultants, project directors and senior engineers share Ducab's perspective on how the emirate's latest projects will unfold as the Abu Dhabi government continues to pursue its Economic Vision 2030.

The evening event was also marked by a glitzy colour-themed fashion show hosted by Ducab in partnership with the United Colors of Benetton, featuring a rich blend of Ducab colours incorporated into the Spring Summer Collection from Benetton.

Ducab itself has been active in the Emirate for many years, and since 2001 has been managed as a 50/50 joint venture between the Governments of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Andrew Shaw, Managing Director of Ducab, said that the company's Abu Dhabi partnership has contributed greatly to the development of both the company and the local economy.

Such ventures have increased substantially during the past two years as Ducab opened its third cable manufacturing facility in Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD). Currently, over 60% of Ducab's capacity is manufactured out of Abu Dhabi as three out of the five Ducab facilities are located there.

Although the last 18 months have been a tough period for the regional construction industry, Shaw said that the Emirate has shown enormous dedication to building a society based on both environmental and economic sustainability, with the local supply of resources and expertise adding significantly to the maintenance of healthy market conditions.

"Thought leadership is a very important part of doing business in the capital, especially when it comes to infrastructure," said Shaw. "It is our hope that encouraging business-to-business dialogue will ultimately bring to light new innovations in the market."

Ducab has been supporting infrastructure development in Abu Dhabi by supplying cables to some of the Emirate's most recent landmark projects, including Yas Marina Circuit, Reem Island, Emirates Palace and a Green Diesel project with Takreer.

Source: AMEInfo