EDGE Group entity, JAHEZIYA, a single-stop service provider for defence solutions and emergency response services, has signed a MoU with Serco to further discussions regarding potential collaborative opportunities in the fire and emergency response services sector
The partnership is expected to fortify both organisations in the fire and emergency services sector and capitalise on the strengths of both entities. A unified services approach will provide holistic fire and emergency experience, as well as a range of capabilities across multiple sectors including workforce and asset management, training, operations, transport and maintenance services.
The agreement was formalised during a strategic visit at the Admiralty House, headquarters of Her Majesty’s Government Department for International Trade in the UK, by HE Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and managing director of EDGE Group.
Speaking during the visit, Al Bannai said, “In line with our ongoing efforts to secure EDGE as a leading provider of defence and emergency services and to ensure optimal efficiencies, this collaboration between JAHEZIYA and Serco will enable growth within all capabilities and offer the opportunity to reinforce fire and emergency response services in the GCC region.”
Rupert Soames, CEO of Serco, added, “Having won awards for our International Fire Training Centre, we bring best practice, global expertise and new technologies to the Middle East and with the combination of skills, experience and knowledge provided by JAHEZIYA as a well-established, local organisation, together we will provide added value to our clients.”
