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.

CTC 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.

Recognised for depth and reliability, CTC specialises 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. CTC is the nationwide authorised 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 authorised distributor for Blue Star cooling products. Through these long-standing partnerships and our local market knowledge, we deliver consistent quality and customer value.

Vision

To be the leading provider of innovative automotive solutions in the UAE, setting benchmarks in quality, service, and sustainability.

Mission

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

Our Journey

1957

CTC was established as the first company under Al Rostamani Group.

1967

Signed Exclusive distributorship with Blue Star

1974

Partnered with renowned brand Castrol

1984

Signed Exclusive distributorship with Michelin

2009

Inauguration of Al Rostamani Auto Service Center whilst signing exclusive distributorship with TyrePlus

2018

Business Alliances with ACDelco Batteries

2022

Signed Exclusive distributorship with Davanti

2025

Member of Nexus Automotive

2025

CTC Accelerates into the Future

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