Dubai South Breaks Ground on Ford MENA’s New Business Operations and Technical Centre

Dubai South has broken ground on Ford MENA’s new Business Operations and Technical Centre at the EZDubai Logistics Hub. The 4,368-square-metre facility will bring Ford’s UAE-based Product Development, Quality, Training and Operations teams together under one roof and strengthen support for its operations across the Middle East and North Africa.

What the new centre will do

• Unite Ford’s UAE product development, quality, training and operations teams in a shared workspace
• Improve support for distributor partners, stakeholders and customers across MENA
• House Ford’s In-Market Voice of Customer Fleet Validation Program, which uses customer insights to spot emerging warranty issues earlier and adapt to the region’s climate and driving conditions
• Sit close to Ford’s Parts and Distribution Centre in Dubai South, opened in 2025, linking office teams with parts operations

Who attended the groundbreaking

The ceremony was attended by Nabil Alkindi, Group CEO of Dubai South; Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of EZDubai Logistics Hub; Ravi Ravichandran, President of Ford Middle East and North Africa; and Ziyad Dallalah, Product Development General Manager of Ford International Markets Group.

“An important milestone”

Ravi Ravichandran said: “The groundbreaking marks an important milestone in Ford’s long-term commitment to the UAE and the entire Middle East & North Africa region. Our new Centre will strengthen how Ford operates across the region, enabling faster collaboration, sharper insights and more responsive support for our distributor partners and customers.”

Mohsen Ahmad said: “Ford’s investment reflects its confidence in Dubai South as a base for its solid business. This new Ford Centre adds a further dimension to our automotive ecosystem, bringing product development, quality and training expertise to the hub.”

Why EZDubai

The EZDubai Logistics Hub offers direct access to Jebel Ali Port through a bonded logistics corridor and sits close to Al Maktoum International Airport, providing air, sea and road connectivity for companies in logistics, e-commerce, retail and other sectors.

Media contact

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