Imdaad awards fleet maintenance contract to Emirates Transport

UAE, June 21, 2015 - Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities and waste management solutions in the GCC, has announced the signing of a three-year contract with Emirates Transport, the UAE’s leading operator of transport and maintenance services, for comprehensive maintenance and repair of its fleet of vehicles and equipment.

The signing ceremony took place at Imdaad’s corporate office in Dubai Festival City, where the company’s CEO, Jamal Abdullah Lootah, and Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, General Manager of Emirates Transport, signed the deal in the presence of senior management from both sides.

According to the terms of the agreement, Emirates Transport will take over management of all fleet maintenance operations for Imdaad, offering complete vehicle maintenance and repair services.

Jamal Abdullah Lootah, CEO Imdaad, said: “Emirates Transport is a leading company that provides integrated vehicle management solutions for many prominent companies in the UAE. We have signed a three-year agreement with them for our fleet of vehicles because of their dedicated auto repair and maintenance services, delivered by their experienced teams of technicians. We are confident that with the handing over of the contract to Emirates Transport, we will be able to focus on our resources to improve our core offering by enhancing operational efficiencies and controlling costs.”

Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, General Manager of Emirates Transport said: “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with Imdaad, which has a huge fleet of vehicles that require regular maintenance for optimal performance. Emirates Transport’s strength lies in its in-depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance, use of innovative technology and the latest equipment, and highly trained human resources, which empowers it to optimize the fleet to the lowest possible lifecycle cost.”

Imdaad has gained a strong reputation in the region as an adopter and implementer of the latest FM technologies and practices. The company acquires eco-friendly equipment and prioritizes sustainability across all its operations. It also conducts recycling training for its clients, corporate partners and staff, in addition to providing free recycling bins in certain projects where it handles waste management and collection services.

The auto services division of Emirates Transport operates 52 workshops and employees 1,850 mechanics and technicians. The division currently offers maintenance services to 22,000 vehicles belonging to more than 150 public and private sector entities, as well as Emirates Transport’s own sizable fleet.”