| The Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre (AGMC) is | | | | fields of environment and sustainable |
| currently the exclusive importer of BMW, BMW | | | | development, following the development |
| Alpina, MINI and Rolls Royce in Dubai, Sharijah and | | | | philosophy and vision of the late President of the |
| the Northern Emirates. With the support of BMW | | | | UAE, HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. |
| Group Middle East, AGMC has recently delivered | | | | Phil Horton, Managing Director, BMW Group Middle |
| the first batch of a total of 101 BMW 5 Series | | | | East, said, "This handover marks the largest single |
| vehicles for the Dubai Police, which will be used for | | | | deal for any premium vehicle manufacturer with |
| law enforcement purposes. | | | | the Dubai Police. BMW is the worldwide leader in |
| According to the recent deal, AGMC and BMW will | | | | the premium car segment, as well as in the fields |
| both be in support for the Dubai government and | | | | of innovation, safety and quality. I see this order |
| Dubai Police. An additional 52 BMW vehicles in | | | | as an endorsement of our position in these areas." |
| 2006 was provided by the automaker to the | | | | The collaboration with Dubai Police has been a |
| Dubai Protocol and Guest House department. | | | | considerably long-term relationship, since it started |
| Stathis I Stathis, General Manager of AGMC, said, | | | | several decades ago. It is not exclusive to cars |
| "AGMC has had a long and fruitful association with | | | | alone, but with services as well, like BMW Assist |
| the Dubai Police, culminating in the delivery of 101 | | | | provided in each vehicle, permitting emergency |
| BMS 5 Series vehicles 2008 model year, to be | | | | calls to be dealt with in a timely and efficient |
| used as police patrol vehicles." | | | | manner, which eventually allows the reduction of |
| "Over the past decade, AGMC and BMW have | | | | response times. |
| provided the Dubai government with a selection | | | | The said BMW Assist is considered classified |
| of vehicles for different purposes, and we hope | | | | among the latest technological advancements |
| the relationship will continue to grow," he | | | | from BMW. It is in fact the next generation of |
| continued, "BMW Police Vehicles are in excellent | | | | telematic services that enables the police |
| choice for any law enforcement agency, and | | | | department to be provided with easy vehicle |
| Dubai Police's choice to use the BMW 530i speaks | | | | tracking and locating capabilities. |
| highly of their commitment to the best industry | | | | The emergency call function provides automatic |
| standards." | | | | vehicle location as accidents happen. This has been |
| AGMC's partnership with the Dubai government's | | | | made possible through a signal or call that is |
| and Dubai Police's public awareness campaigns | | | | directly delivered to the Dubai Police headquarters. |
| highlights the automaker's focus on providing | | | | This technology has been developed by BMW |
| quality vehicles, as they are supported by the | | | | which makes it a point to create efficient BMW |
| 'Zayed International Prize for the Environment'. | | | | clear light and other quality parts to provide their |
| Such campaign holds in a goal to recognize as well | | | | customers the best in the industry. |
| as promote major pioneering contributions in the | | | | |