About
Central Trading
Company

Central Trading Company (CTC), founded in 1957, is one of the UAE’s most established distributors of automotive aftermarket parts, industrial products, and cooling solutions. We serve more than 3,500 clients through a nationwide network, supported by modern facilities and a customer-first operating culture.

Central Trading Company is a member of Al Rostamani Group, a leading UAE family enterprise founded by Abdulla Hassan Al Rostamani in the early 1950s. Guided by the values of Commitment, Care, and Vision, the Group operates across automotive, general trading, real estate and construction, solar energy, financial services, travel and tourism, and technology solutions.

Recognized for depth and reliability, Central Trading Company specializes in tyres, lubricants, batteries, air-conditioning, and allied solutions, pairing technical expertise with rigorous quality standards to ensure consistent performance for every customer.

Over 68 years, we have built enduring global partnerships. Central Trading Company is the nationwide authorized distributor of Castrol lubricants and Michelin’s exclusive distributor for Dubai and the Northern Emirates across retail and commercial channels. The company also represents ACDelco, holds the sole UAE distributorship for Davanti Tyres, and is an authorized distributor for Blue Star cooling products. Through these long-standing partnerships and our local market knowledge, we deliver consistent quality and customer value.

Vision

Be the partner of choice in Automotive Aftersales & Trading, with solutions for all customer types.

Mission

To empower businesses and individuals with top-quality Automotive Aftersales & Trading products and services while building long-term partnerships based on trust, reliability, and excellence.

Our Journey

1957

Central Trading Company (CTC) was established as the first company under Al Rostamani Group.

1967

Appointed the exclusive distributor of Blue Star products in the UAE.

1974

Appointed the exclusive distributor of Castrol products in the UAE.

1984

Appointed the distributor of Michelin products in the UAE.

2009

Inaugurated the Al Rostamani Auto Service Center and entered into a partnership agreement with TYREPLUS in the UAE.

2018

Expanded its automotive aftermarket portfolio through an alliance with ACDelco Batteries.

2022

Appointed the exclusive distributor of Davanti Tyres in the UAE.

2025

Joined NEXUS Automotive International, strengthening its connection to the global automotive aftermarket network.

2026

Expanded its automotive aftermarket portfolio through a distributorship agreement with MECAFILTER in the UAE.

Testimonials

Najib Chakhtoura

As an emerging global tire brand, Davanti values strong local partners, and Central Trading Company has proven to be exactly that. Their agile marketing strategies and responsiveness to customer needs have significantly boosted our brand awareness and acceptance in the UAE market.

Davanti - Sales Director MENA

Madhanagopal Chandrakumar

Central Trading Company has played a key role in extending the reach of Blue Star’s HVAC solutions across the UAE. Their strong technical expertise, deep market understanding, and robust distribution network make them a valuable partner in a dynamic and competitive landscape. We are proud to have them as an authorized distributor.
Their professionalism, prompt service, and commitment to quality across both B2B and retail channels consistently reflect the high standards we uphold at Blue Star.

Blue Star - CEO International Operations, MENA & SAARC

Amine Ladjal

Central Trading Company has been a strategic and trusted Michelin partner for over four decades in the UAE. Their deep market expertise and commitment to customer service have made them true ambassadors of the Michelin brand in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Backed by the ambitious vision of Al Rostamani Group, we look forward to taking our partnership to even greater heights in the years ahead.

Michelin - Regional Sales Director – Middle East & Egypt