Al Saeedi and dnata Extend Partnership, Boost Tyre Efficiency at Dubai Airports

It’s not often that a long-standing industrial partnership gets this kind of fresh energy, but that’s exactly what’s happened between Al Saeedi Group and dnata. The UAE tyre specialist has renewed its multi‑million dirham deal with dnata—a five‑year extension that keeps it firmly in the driver’s seat when it comes to tyre supply and maintenance for the ground handling giant’s Dubai operations.

Now, if you’ve ever seen the sheer scale of activity at Dubai International or Dubai World Central airports, you’ll know this isn’t a small undertaking. We’re talking more than 2,300 motorised and 8,300 unmotorised assets that keep planes turning around, passengers moving, and meals delivered. I once watched crews at DXB whip through aircraft prep at lightning speed—it makes you realise how crucial tyre reliability really is. One flat at the wrong moment, and the whole system can grind to a halt.

As part of the deal, Al Saeedi will keep running dnata’s main tyre store inside its technical workshop at DXB, handling everything from fitting to repairs. The collaboration—which already spans decades—has, by all accounts, helped reduce downtime while boosting safety and efficiency. dnata’s Robert Powell, VP of Technical Services, offered high praise for the company’s technical know‑how, saying Al Saeedi’s support across its specialist ground service equipment tyres had been “spot on.”

On the flip side, Al Saeedi’s managing director, Anish Malattiri, seemed chuffed to bits with dnata’s vote of confidence. He described the renewal as proof of mutual trust built over three decades and hinted at further investment in tech and process innovation. “By continuing to invest in efficiency-driven solutions,” he explained, “we’ll strengthen dnata’s ability to serve Dubai’s world-class airports.”

For the uninitiated, Al Saeedi isn’t exactly new to this game. It’s the UAE’s largest industrial and off‑highway tyre distributor, handling big names like Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Yokohama and Continental. The firm also runs eight slick service centres under its Saeedi Pro brand across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Having seen how some startups in MENA wrestle with scaling their logistics, I reckon this kind of behind‑the‑scenes reliability is precisely what makes bigger players tick.

All told, the partnership feels like a textbook example of how consistency—paired with innovation—can keep even mammoth airport operations rolling smoothly. Sure, tyre upkeep might sound a bit… dull on paper, but in practice it’s what keeps billions worth of aircraft, cargo and catering moving without a hitch. And believe it or not, in a market that’s evolving as fast as Dubai’s, that’s no small feat.

If only more regional suppliers could strike that balance between tradition and progress. It’s not just good business; it’s what helps energise the broader ecosystem across MENA—something we at Arageek care about, probably more than we’d ever admit. And yes, I definately appreciate any story where reliability meets a touch of ambition.

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