Al Habtoor Motors also announced a tie-up with global oil giant LUKOIL at a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah on Thursday December 4, 2014.
The auto unit of the Al Habtoor Group said it has been appointed as the UAE distributor of LUKOIL automotive oils and lubricants, as it expands on its ever growing product portfolio in the UAE’s automotive sector.
Karl Hamer, Managing Director, Al Habtoor Motors said, “When we were approached by LUKOIL, I was surprised that one of the world's largest oil companies was not present in the UAE automotive market. We have partnered with LUKOIL to bring a new dimension to our business.
More and more business partners are turning to Al Habtoor Motors recognising our achievements in the automotive industry.
Sultan Al Habtoor, President, Al Habtoor Motors added, “Al Habtoor Motors has teamed up with some of the best-known brands in the business. LUKOIL is a major global brand to add to our portfolio and we look forward to a strong partnership.”
Following the announcement the LUKOIL representatives visited Al Habtoor Group Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor at his office. The delegation included Maxim Donde, Global Head for LUKOIL lubes; Victor Zhuravskiy, CEO Marine lubes; June Manoharan, Regional Director Marine lubes and Joginder Singh Dahiya, Sales Director for Auto Lubes.