Malabar Gold & Diamonds Enhances International Operations with New Supply Chain Office in Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ)

TDT | Dubai

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the sixth-largest jewellery retailer, has opened its new state-of-the-art supply chain office in Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ). Ms. Amna Lootah, Director General, Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ) inaugurated the new office in the presence of Mr. M P Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar Group; Mr. K P Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman, Malabar Group; Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director - International Operations; Mr. Asher O, Managing Director – India Operations; Mr. Mayinkutty C, Senior Director, Malabar Group; Mr. Faisal A K, Head of Manufacturing, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Aparesh Chatterjee, Head – Merchandising & SCM (Diamond & Studded); Mr. Arif Abdulhamid AlKhoori, Senior Vice President – Customer Care, DAFZ; other key officials from DAFZ, Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ management team members and well-wishers.  The new office will serve as the cornerstone of the brand’s international studded supply chain operations.

‘We’ve successfully operated out of DAFZ since 2020, benefitting from its numerous strategic advantages, including access to world-class infrastructure, unparalleled convenience, and seamless connectivity to both GCC and global markets. Additionally, the tax incentives offered by DAFZ significantly enhance our financial and operational efficiency. Moreover, our commitment to responsibility and sustainability aligns well with DAFZ’s eco-friendly initiatives and support for sustainable business practices,’ said Mr MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group.

Spanning 6,000 square feet, the new office will bolster DAFZ’s pivotal role in supporting Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ current and future international operations. DAFZ’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities enable streamlined logistics operations for the brand, improving its overall supply chain efficiency.

The new office will house approximately 80 management team members and will also include a product development centre with a state-of-the-art design studio, emphasizing the brand’s focus on innovation in its designs. Malabar Gold & Diamonds has over 350 showrooms in 13 countries, as well as multiple offices, design centres, wholesale units, and factories in India, the Middle East, the Far East, the USA, the UK, Canada, and Australia.