Nestle To Offer 800 Jobs In Dubai

Swiss company Nestle has announced that it is planning to open a Dhs500 million manufacturing facility for nutrition, culinary and coffee products in Dubai World Central (DWC).

The plant, located on a 175,000 square meter-plot in DWC, is expected to generate up to 800 additional jobs, Nestle and DWC said in a joint statement.

“Producing locally allows us to bring products faster and therefore fresher to consumers,” Hans Juergen Jung, technical director, Nestle, said in the statement.

“The construction of a new facility at Dubai World Central strengthens our local manufacturing capabilities, giving us more flexibility in adopting our products to local consumer preferences and using local and regional raw materials.”

Nestle, whose brands include Nescafe, Kit Kat, Nesquick and Quality Street, has invested around Dhs1.5 billion in the Middle East, owning and operating 17 factories and 37 offices with over 9,000 employees.

Yves Manghardt, chairman and CEO Nestle Middle East, said: “Nestle is committed to strengthening our presence in the Middle East markets. We will continue to invest in projects that enable us to better serve consumers in the region.”