United Arab Emirates, Dubai, November 6th 2013: In honour of the anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Khalifa as President of the UAE, Al-Futtaim Automotive joined the UAE population in expressing its patriotism in support of the Flag Day Campaign announced earlier this week. Toyota stand, the largest at the Dubai International Motor Show was transformed into a red, green, white and black palette featuring a giant digital flag displayed on the 15 x3.5 meter screen. As for Lexus and Honda, they too featured a number of flags in celebration of this important day. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Yousuf Ali Al Raeesi, General Manager, Government Relations, Health Security, Safety and Environment at Al-Futtaim Motors said, “Al-Futtaim Motors is one of the oldest and most established institutions in the UAE, and has witnessed the development of this nation almost since its establishment. We are proud to be taking part in this campaign. The UAE flag demonstrates our unity and we take this opportunity to express our support and loyalty to our beloved leader Sheikh Khalifa who is striving to position this nation as one of the best and most successful countries in the world.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, called for a national Flag Day campaign and appealed to all Emiratis and expats to participate in a patriotic event planned for this week and hoist the flag simultaneously on Wednesday at noon as a symbol of the unity of the UAE. About Al-Futtaim Automotive Group: Al-Futtaim is regarded as a pioneer in the region's automotive industry, encompassing passenger and commercial vehicles, construction equipment, used car sales, rental and leasing, backed by trusted service and spare parts facilities. Al-Futtaim's automotive companies offer customers convenience, choice and the highest standards of after-sales service. Representing some of the world's most popular and desirable brands including Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Lotus and Fisker, four out of every ten cars on the UAE roads are from Al-Futtaim. Other automotive B2C and B2B businesses include Famco, Al-Futtaim Automall, Al-Futtaim Prestige, Al-Futtaim Auto Centers and Select Auto. A comprehensive network of showrooms, service and parts distribution centres are spread across the UAE and further afield in Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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