Al Taif Technical Services and Patria sign a MoU to Enhance UAE Armed Forces Support Services
Abu Dhabi, Al Taif Technical Services, a wholly owned subsidiary by Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), and a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul, and upgrade services for heavy utility vehicles, ground support equipment and fighting platforms, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Patria, which is a defence, security, and aerospace group. Business unit Patria Land Systems develops markets and manufactures armoured wheeled vehicles, and provides life cycle support.
This strategic partnership was signed by Cyril Arar, Al Taif CEO and, Heikki Allonen, Patria CEO with its primary objective to serve Al Taif’s existing customer the UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters, in addition to enhance and help in the growth of the technical support services of both companies.
Al Taif and Patria announced the signing of the MOU at the IDEX 2011 exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
“This MOU is the beginning of a successful partnership between Al Taif and Patria. We are excited to work with Patria as we jointly explore prospective areas of cooperation and further develop business opportunities," says Cyril Arar, CEO Al Taif.
“Patria is very pleased to be working with Al Taif, and will provide all the support by introducing best business process practice to achieve and maintain customer satisfaction,” says Patria CEO Heikki Allonen.
About Al Taif Technical Services:
Al Taif Technical Services is a leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services provider for defense-related land systems, armored combat vehicles, main battle tanks, tracked and wheeled heavy utility and ground support equipment in the UAE and the Gulf region.
The Company was launched by Mubadala Development Company in late 2006, and operates in close collaboration with the General Head Quarters (GHQ) of the UAE Armed Forces.
With global expertise and partnerships, a significant skills base, first-class facilities, local knowledge and the commitment to building a sustainable and commercially viable support system for the UAE and regional armed forces, Al Taif is fast becoming a centre of excellence and a regional partner of choice.
About Patria Oyj:
Patria is a defense, security and aerospace group with international operations delivering its customers competitive solutions based on its own specialist know-how and partnerships. Patria is owned by the State of Finland and the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.
