Dubai Maritime City signs partnership agreement with Imdaad for facilities management

Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will work closely together to establish a strategic asset management plan based on the highest safety and quality standards, ensuring investors and clients get premium value and optimum returns for their investments.

Commenting on the newly sealed partnership agreement, Ali Al Daboos, COO of Dubai Maritime City, said:

'With the fast-pace execution of all Dubai Maritime City projects and infrastructures, we are very delighted to announce the selection of Imdaad, one of the best facilities management solutions and services providers, to work with us. The partnership aims to establish and implement a long-term strategic asset management plan that relies on technology and technical competencies to ensure the highest standards in reliability and service delivery, creating the best environment for our investors and clients.'

Ali Al Suwaidi, Operations Head of Imdaad, said: 'Imdaad facilities management consultancy had been previously involved in providing FM consultancy services during the design phase of the project, and now we are again extending our services in the project execution. We are delighted to secure the approval from Dubai World to sign the strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Maritime City. This partnership will positively contribute in promoting the best facility and asset management practices in the Gulf region.'

Imdaad is a leading facility management solutions provider in the UAE established and owned by Dubai World to provide the market with a portfolio of facility management solutions. Imdaad offers FM consultancy services during project design and implementation stages, and also provides comprehensive facility management solutions to support clients during test commissioning, handover and management during the life cycle of assets. Imdaad currently offers its services to various prestigious clients such as Nakheel, JAFZA, DPW, Customs and Limitless.

Dubai Maritime City is the world's first purpose-built maritime centre with a mixed-use development concept. Once completed, the Maritime City will feature a residential area, a maritime centre, a marina district, an academic quarter, harbour offices, and an industrial quarter known as Jadaf Dubai. It will also have the UAE's first National Maritime Museum.