Copart, a leading provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services, has opened its new corporate regional headquarters for the Middle East, at the Dubai Auto Zone of Dubai Industrial City, UAE.

The new office is on the same site as its 26-acre auction facility, with a capacity to store over 2,500 vehicles, said a statement from the company.

It houses both the day-to-day operations and customer service areas for its auction business, as well as the management offices for the region, it said.

Copart opened its first Middle Eastern operation in Dubai, UAE, in 2012, with its first auction there taking place in August of 2012. Moving to this new location will better enable Copart to serve its customers, as the company furthers its commitment to being the region's leading auto auction company, it added.

Copart has a steady expanding global buyer base and a growing share of the salvage business from its Insurance customers in the Middle East. This new location will enable the company to add value for its buyers and sellers in the region and beyond.

Carlos Sabugueiro, chief executive officer, Copart - Middle East and Africa, said: “We are pleased to officially open this new office in Dubai.”

“This investment shows our confidence in and commitment to the region. Like many other companies, we have built our regional headquarters in Dubai because of its prime location, ease of doing business and its visionary leadership,” he added.


Vinnie Mitz, president, Copart, said: “With the addition of this prime location in Dubai, we continue to develop our footprint in the Middle East.”

“We are excited about the opportunity this expansion provides for our buyers and sellers across the globe,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service