JCDecaux: Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities signs agreement with leading global city provider JCDecau...
15 Octobre 2018 - 5:40PM
Abu Dhabi
Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities signs agreement
with leading global city provider JCDecaux to develop new
pioneering solutions
Paris, October
15th, 2018 -
JCDecaux, the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide,
announces that H.E. Falah Al Ahbabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi
Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) signed a
strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jean-Charles
Decaux, Chairman of the Executive Board and Co-CEO of JCDecaux, in
the presence of the French Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Mr. Ludovic
Pouille.
The collaboration between DPM and
JCDecaux focuses on Research and Development for the delivery of
urban services that contribute towards a sustainable urban
environment in Abu Dhabi to enhance the quality of life of citizens
and residents alike.
The MoU establishes a framework
for DPM and JCDecaux to work closely together to enhance the urban
landscape in Abu Dhabi applying innovative technology to design
smart and sustainable street furniture that meets the needs of an
ever-more connected and mobile population, while creating a strong
visual identity for the city that reinforces its cultural value and
heritage.
Mr. Ludovic
Pouille, French Ambassador to the UAE, said: "Disruptive technologies are changing the way we live in
cities. French companies in the UAE, such as JCDecaux, with their
numerous innovative solutions, are ready for the task. JCDecaux has
been leading this transformation over the years, and has the
expertise and know-how required to participate in the evolution of
Abu Dhabi's urban landscape. This agreement strengthens the
strategic partnerships between France and Abu Dhabi firmly focused
on the future by supporting Abu Dhabi's ambition to become the
leader in sustainable and smart living."
The signing of the MoU echoes the
recent announcement by UN-Habitat of Abu Dhabi hosting of the 10th
edition of the World Urban Forum in February, the first edition of
the WUF to be held in the Arab region. WUF operates as
an open-ended think tank for the future of cities, providing a
platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, collaboration, and
public-private collaboration.
H.E. Falah Al
Ahbabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and
Municipalities (DPM), said: "WUF 2020 in Abu
Dhabi will reframe the global conversation around urban
sustainability, by integrating urban development with the
technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution. It's all about agile
urban governance that anticipates the future needs of the citizens
and adapts to meet expectations and stay at their service. In that
respect, our collaboration with a global leader in the provision of
urban services like JCDecaux will provide Abu Dhabi with
opportunities to develop pioneering solutions that meet the
challenges ahead of its urban development."
The agreement also feeds into the
Emirate's effort to foster innovation by supporting and developing
collaboration with the private sector and civil society in the
scope of Public-Private-People Partnerships in line with the
Government's vision for continuing to develop a sustainable and
diversified economy.
Jean-Charles
Decaux, Chairman of the Executive Board and Co-CEO of JCDecaux,
said: "We are very proud of this strategic
partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Urban Planning and
Municipalities, whose values of excellence, innovation and
creativity are the same than JCDecaux. We look forward to sharing
our global expertise of city provider to imagine together with DPM
the urban services of tomorrow that will answer the needs of city
dwellers, and further strengthen the city as a global innovation
hub encouraging entrepreneurship and a vibrant metropolis, for the
greatest benefit of the city and residents."
Key Figures for
JCDecaux
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2017 revenue: €3,493m*, H1 2018
revenue: €1,643m
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JCDecaux is listed on the
Eurolist of Euronext Paris and is part of the Euronext 100 and
Euronext Family Business indexes
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JCDecaux is part of the
FTSE4Good index
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N°1 worldwide in street
furniture (543,050 advertising panels)
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N°1 worldwide in transport
advertising with more than 215 airports and 250 contracts in
metros, buses, trains and tramways (356,320 advertising
panels)
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N°1 in Europe for billboards
(141,630 advertising panels)
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N°1 in outdoor advertising in
Europe (672,220 advertising panels)
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N°1 in outdoor advertising in
Asia-Pacific (216,290 advertising panels)
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N°1 in outdoor advertising in
Latin America (77,190 advertising panels)
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N°1 in outdoor advertising in
Africa (26,770 advertising panels)
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N°1 in outdoor advertising in
the Middle-East (18,650 advertising panels)
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Leader in self-service bike
rental scheme: pioneer in eco-friendly mobility
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1,074,113 advertising panels in
more than 80 countries
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Present in 4,033 cities with
more than 10,000 inhabitants
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13,040 employees
* Restated from
the retrospective application of IFRS 15, applicable from
January 1st, 2018
Communications Department:
Agathe Albertini
+33 (0) 1 30 79 34 99 - agathe.albertini@jcdecaux.com
Investor Relations: Arnaud
Courtial
+33 (0) 1 30 79 79 93 - arnaud.courtial@jcdecaux.com
About the
DPM
The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities (DPM) was
established by Law No. 5 of 2018 and is the entity responsible for
supporting the growth and urban development of Abu Dhabi Emirate.
The expert authority guides, regulates and monitors urban
development activities, improves municipal work to provide
comprehensive services and creates higher living standards for
residents through the supervision and management of the
municipalities and municipal councils.
The DPM ensures the use of best practices in all aspects of its
business, and provides advice on urban development and municipal
services, in line with the highest international standards. One of
the DPM's top priorities is to fulfil the vision of H.H. Sheikh
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates
and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, which draws on the vision of our UAE
Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al
Nahyan.
Abu Dhabi will host the 10th World Urban Forum (WUF10) in 2020.
This will mark the first time when an Arab country will host the
landmark conference. In close collaboration with UN-Habitat and the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC),
the DPM will organize the conference at Abu Dhabi National
Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
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