AD Ports Group ties up with Saif Powertec to work on key projects

Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

AD Ports Group, one of the world’s leading facilitators of global trade, logistics, and industry, and Saif Powertec Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially cooperate on operational projects and projects under development in various ports in Bangladesh.

The MoU was signed by Ahmed Al Mutawa, Regional CEO, AD Ports Group, and Tarafder Md Ruhul Amin, Managing Director of Saif Powertec Ltd., in the presence of senior officials from both parties.

Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will explore working closely together to conduct joint activities and explore working on the development of Ports, container depots and logistics facilities in Chattogram, Mongla, and Dhaka.

Both parties will establish a joint working group to share expertise, studies, strategies, technical assistance, and the implementation of joint activities.

Capt. Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO – AD Ports Group, said: “This cooperation highlights our ongoing commitment to unlocking fresh opportunities globally. Working alongside Saif Powertec Ltd. will provide a greater platform for us to offer our world-class services and experience on various projects in Bangladesh. The signing of this MoU further enhances the Group’s presence in Bangladesh and South Asia as we continue to grow and develop the close relationships we have built over the years in line with the vision of our wise leadership.”

Tarafder Md Ruhul Amin from Saif Powertec Ltd. said: “Today is another proud day for us as we continue our ongoing partnership with AD Ports Group, which could lead us to work together on big projects in Bangladesh. The MoU is yet another indicator of the strength of the relationship between Saif Powertec Ltd. and AD Ports Group and we’re looking forward to collaborating for many years to come. AD Ports Group brings a wealth of experience and know-how to the table when it comes to our industry, so teaming up with them to continue to grow our operations in Bangladesh makes total sense for us.”

Saif Powertec Ltd. is on a mission to rigorously improve the quality of its expertise and services so that it can provide the best possible outcome to its clients and increase the company’s capabilities to handle fresh challenges every day, and ultimately become one of the most advanced and innovative companies in Bangladesh. Having been established in 2003 the company now finds itself as a visionary leader by providing power and material handling solutions in the engineering arena of Bangladesh.

Established in 2006, AD Ports Group today serves as one of the world’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, as well as a bridge linking Abu Dhabi to the world. Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, AD Ports Group’s vertically integrated business approach has proven instrumental in driving the emirate’s economic development over the past decade.

Operating several clusters including Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime & Shipping, and Ports, AD Ports Group’s portfolio comprises 28 ports and terminals, with a presence in over 50 countries, and more than 550 square kilometres of economic zones within KEZAD Group, the largest integrated trade, logistics, and industrial business grouping in the Middle East.

Saif Powertec Limited (SPL) is a Bangladesh-based Public Listed Company in its 27 years of Business has established itself as a Visionary Leader by providing reliable engineering services, Power & Material Handling Solutions, generator sales and services. SPL has brought notable changes in the port operations scenario of Bangladesh by ensuring efficient terminal operation and implementing state of the art technologies’ SPL also engaged in Freight Forwarding, Multimodal dry port transport and Shipping Business.

SPL has also expanded its business in EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) solutions, River Dredging, large scale marine and road construction, manufacturing of Battery, Renewable energy solutions, LED Lighting solutions, pharmaceutical grade, Plastic products, and never-ending manufacturing.

Meanwhile, an exclusive investor roadshow organized in Abu Dhabi by Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the central development arm of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), was an overwhelming success highlighting investment opportunities for UAE-based and international investors.

The tremendous response from global investors expressing interest and intent to invest in Aqaba underlines the strong value proposition offered by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone. It includes exceptional benefits for them in a thriving tourism and business hub, underscored by easy access to world-class ports and airports.