Abu Dhabi, UAE – AL TAIF, the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and an entity of EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ST Engineering Land MRO & Services, a Singapore-based global technology, defence and engineering group. The preliminary agreement was signed by Rashed Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of AL TAIF, and Lim Beng Lee, Executive Vice President and General Manager of STELMS. Through this collaboration, AL TAIF and STELMS will work together to identify business opportunities in augmenting land platform MRO processes in the UAE.
Key areas of cooperation under the MOU include Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) solutions to enhance maintenance operations with advanced tools for asset management, preventive maintenance scheduling, work order tracking, and resource optimisation; Fleet Instrumentation and Monitoring to develop integrated solutions that leverage IoT, artificial intelligence, analytics, and workshop automation to optimise MRO processes, improving operational efficiency and reliability; and Consultancy and Training where STELMS will share its expertise in MRO consultancy and training, offering engineering solutions such as remanufacturing, and service life extension for platforms and components.
This partnership underscores the commitment of both organisations to advancing MRO capabilities and delivering innovative solutions that enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of land platforms.
About EDGE
Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive.
With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 35 entities into six core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, Trading & Mission Support, Technology & Innovation, and Homeland Security.