Sandstorm Automotive factory is founded by Dr. Majida Alazazi, the first Emirati woman to receive a PhD in supply chain management and industries from the UAE University. She started her experience as a businesswoman in 2004 and worked on a variety of projects. She moved to a greater aspiration, the automotive industry, in search of a challenge. Her main objective was to support the country economically by exporting a national car. Dr. Majida has a good 19 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Commercial Contracts, Procurement and Operations. Practical Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) degree in Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing from UAE University.

Sandstorm is bringing to the light a long-awaited dream of producing the first locally manufactured civilian car (4x4) off-road in the UAE, reinforcing Emirate’s leading role in the region.