Al Saeedi Group, the UAE’s largest distributor of industrial and off-highway tires, has extended its multi-million Dirham contract with dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, for a further five years.
Under the agreement, Al Saeedi Group will continue to provide the complete range of tire solutions, supply, repair and fitting services, for over 2,300 motorized and 8,300 unmotorized assets operated by dnata at both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central, Al Maktoum International (DWC) airports.
As part of the partnership, Al Saeedi will also continue to manage the primary tire store located inside the dnata Technical Services (dTS) Workshop at DXB. Its technical team will deliver tire fitting and repair services for dnata’s extensive fleet of vehicles and equipment used in aircraft ground handling, cargo and passenger movement, and flight catering services.
The renewal reflects dnata’s satisfaction with the results achieved under the contract, which has contributed to increased safety, reduced downtime, and enhanced operational efficiency across the two airports.
Looking ahead, Al Saeedi Group will continue to invest in technological advancements and innovative tire solutions that further improve performance and operational efficiency, reinforcing dnata’s ability to deliver world-class ground handling services.
Robert Powell VP – Technical Services UAE and Global GSE strategy, dnata
“Tire selection and serviceability are critical contributors to the safety, operational efficiency, and financial performance of our fleet. Al Saeedi has demonstrated its technical expertise, commercial capability, and ability to support a wide range of specialist GSE tires. We will continue investing in infrastructure and equipment to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable services across our operations.”
Anish Malattiri, Managing Director of Al Saeedi Group, said that, “We are delighted that dnata has extended our partnership for another five years, covering operations at both Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports. This agreement is a recognition of the trust placed in us over more than three decades, and we remain committed to delivering the highest standards of tire solutions, services, and innovations. By continuing to invest in technology and efficiency-driven solutions, we will further strengthen dnata’s ability to serve Dubai’s world-class airports.”
Currently, Al Saeedi supplies and fits tires from leading global brands, including Solideal, Michelin, Triangle, Goodyear, Continental, Yokohama, Rader Vogel, Bridgestone, TVS Eurogrip and Durotrack, across dnata’s airport vehicle fleets.
