Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated facilities in UAE, has signed an MoU with Dubai's Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (Diaca) for maintenance of mosques across the emirate of Dubai.

“In the past few years, Imdaad has been able to strengthen its leading position in the facilities management sector, which has witnessed strong growth in UAE,” said Dr Hamad Bin Al Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, director general of Diaca.

“Furthermore, Imdaad remains highly flexible to address new architectural and urban development challenges as it continues to expand its range of integrated services, making it a key player in this vital sector.”

Al Shaibani also stated that the MoU with Imdaad is an important step that will support the department in fulfilling its responsibilities, especially those related to the provision of maintenance services for mosques in Dubai, which in turn will help realize the department goals in line with Dubai’s Government vision and strategy.

Jamal Abdulla Lootah, Imdaad’s chief executive officer, said: “This strategic partnership with Diaca is a strong affirmation of the stature and reputation that Imdaad enjoys as a leading provider of facilities management services and solutions that meet the highest standards of efficiency and excellence.”

“Following the signing of this agreement with Diaca, we are eager to provide all necessary maintenance services to keep every mosque in excellent condition and cater the requirements of the worshipers.”

“Our partnership with Diaca is also a great opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to contribute positively to society and realize our social responsibility towards different communities,” he added.

Lootah also stated that Imdaad has been implementing a full-scale expansion plan over the past two years, having introduced new services and various innovations, while expanding the company’s scope of work to reach all market segments in UAE.

He also emphasized that Imdaad was able to achieve impressive results over the past year in spite of the global economic recession by focusing on the concept of sustainable development and implementing environment-friendly practices in its projects.

Imdaad also revealed plans to increase its revenues by 15 per cent in 2011, taking advantage of facilities management services demand for completed projects and those under construction, a company statement said.

Studies have revealed that facilities management sector in GCC is steadily realizing its projected annual growth rate of 15 per cent with an estimated total value reaching $10 billion by 2012.

UAE, which remains a regional leader in tourism, business and investment and is home to a wide array of world-class construction projects, continues to be a key market for facilities management services as the country accounts for 66 per cent of total revenues in the region, according to the statement. – TradeArabia News Service