SIG Combibloc Obeikan, a leading system supplier of aseptic carton packaging and filling lines, has opened its new regional headquarters in Dubai Silicon Oasis, the integrated free zone technology hub. The event was attended by board members of SIG Combibloc Obeikan, as well as Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Executive VP – Commercial at DSOA, Eng. Muammar Al Katheeri, Executive Vice President – Engineering Management at DSOA, senior DSOA and SIG Combibloc Obeikan officials, and key customers. The new headquarters, which saw AED55 million investment and completed in record time of 10 months, validates the seamless partnership between SIG Combibloc Obeikan and Dubai Silicon Oasis. Spanning an area of over 4,153 square meters, the regional headquarters includes three office floors for regional support functions, a state-of-the-art training center, an advanced knowledge academy with five well-equipped classrooms and seven multi-functional visitor and staff meeting rooms fitted out with audiovisual facilities. The building can accommodate close to 180 staff in order to meet the company's regional growth needs. Chris Alt, Chief Operations Officer of SIG Combibloc Obeikan, said: "The opening of our new regional headquarters along with the unveiling of the knowledge academy and training center at Dubai Silicon Oassis marks the culmination of over 10 years in the region and demonstrates our commitment to providing excellent services and support to our esteemed customers in MEA.” “Through our new headquarters, we aim to offer tailored training solutions for our customers and consolidate all our regional functions - two essential requirements as we expand our business and services to meet the demands of our customers and the growing number of employees in the region." Dr. Juma Al Matrooshi, Executive Vice President –Commercial at DSOA, said: “By establishing its regional headquarters at DSO, SIG Combibloc Obeikan has reinforced the hi-tech park's pioneering status as a venue of choice for tech companies seeking to establish a presence in Dubai. We are confident SIG Combibloc Obeikan will consolidate its business interests through this flagship office at DSO, and leverage dynamic growth opportunities in the years to come.” “Even as we make remarkable progress in terms of the business partners we welcome, the number of people who join our community to work or live, we remain committed to our promise of providing a favorable business climate to our partners,” Dr. Juma added. The knowledge academy and training center will serve as a training and development hub. Experts from SIG globally and regionally as well as from renowned consulting services will collaborate to build tailored courses that enable customers and employees in the region to benefit from the world-class facilities and the convenience of visiting a central location such as Dubai. The facility is the fifth training center of SIG Combibloc globally (besides Brazil, Germany, Thailand and China), the second regionally (besides Riyadh), and the first site globally to combine the regional headquarters, knowledge academy and training center. — SG
