Al Saeedi Group, the UAE’s leading specialist in tire distribution and service solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with dnata, the aviation services division of Dubai government-owned Emirates Group.
Under this three-year agreement, Al Saeedi Group will provide a complete range of tire solutions like supply, repair and fitting services, for over 2,300 motorized and 8,300 unmotorized assets operated by dnata at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central Airport (DWC).
Al Saeedi will also manage the primary tire store located inside dnata Technical Services (dTS) Workshop at DXB. Al Saeedi’s technical team will provide the services for the fleet of vehicles and other equipment of dnata used for aircraft ground handling, movement of cargo and passengers, and flight catering services.
Anish Malattiri MD – Al Saeedi Group
“We are pleased to partner with dnata to supply tires for its fleet of vehicles and manage their related technical requirement at the two international airports of Dubai. This agreement will strengthen our long-standing relationship of more than 30 years with dnata. The tie-up with Dubai’s leading global airport services provider will also help us maintain our position as the most reliable partner in the UAE in providing tire solutions and after-sales services for fleets of all segments.”
The current contract is a continuation of the long-standing relationship between Al Saeedi Automotive Trading and dnata. Al Saeedi will supply and fit global tire brands including CAMSO, Michelin, Triangle and Goodyear for the dnata-operated vehicles in the airports.
Mr. Robert Powell, Vice President of dTS, said that “We are delighted to welcome Al Saeedi as one of our embedded suppliers in the dTS Workshops. Tire selection and serviceability are major contributors to safety, operational and financial performance for our fleets. For this, it is essential that we can rely on a trusted strategic partner.”
