Khansaheb Sykes Blog

Dubai Dry Docks: two projects, two tailored solutions and zero issues!

Posted Date 05/09/2022

At Khansaheb Sykes, we’re accustomed to the requirements of dry-docking processes and the operational scales at play when involved with projects of this nature.

Dubai Dry Docks are integral to the maintenance of vessels that are brought to dry land for inspection and essential upkeep to ensure regulatory conditions are met.

Our expertise in this niche industry is exceptionally well-founded, and this is underpinned by the frequency with which our assistance is sought by contractors.

Different situations naturally prompt different responses, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that we can accommodate virtually any requirement, of any size, and at any time. read more

Khansaheb Sykes teams up with Dubai’s RTA on internal roads project

Posted Date 26/04/2022

With the high-profile construction of new internal roads in Nad Al Sheba 2 making good progress, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has turned to Khansaheb Sykes to assist with the laying of stormwater drainage pipeline.

The infrastructural development has been commissioned with the intention of easing traffic flows and improving road safety, with work officially beginning towards the end of last year.

New connecting roads are currently being built to serve the entire area, with two new entry/exit points for Al Manama and Nadd Al Hamar Streets due to enhance links with the rest of the neighbourhood. read more

Assisting infrastructural developments throughout the Middle East

Posted Date 11/02/2022

Khansaheb Sykes has a long history of supporting the construction sector across the United Arab Emirates. We’re very well-known for our unrivalled dewatering expertise in addition to the other services we offer, which include a full range of climate control equipment and pumps for both sale and rent.

Our Abu Dhabi branch was awarded three consecutive projects from a client who is rightly considered a pioneer in the field of construction. A solution was required to remove groundwater across a site spanning more than 8,500 square metres. Each phase was related to an individual block of residential property, with our efforts helping to ensure that construction work could commence. read more

Infrastructural solutions company turns to us for dewatering assistance

Posted Date 25/01/2022

It’s been a very positive start to the year for Khansaheb Sykes, as we joined forces with Al Ansari to undertake the dewatering required for the construction of foundation work ahead of a new processing application being built in Oman.

Our client was uncertain of the best way to approach a potentially complex project, so our engineers went down to have a look.

This assessment allowed us to propose a solution that would overcome some challenging ground conditions, with a significant pump rental agreed. read more

Wellpoint dewatering solution enables laying of storm water pipeline at Khalifa City

Posted Date 13/12/2021

As the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is well-known for the sort of ambitious construction projects you would expect to associate with one of the world’s most rapidly developing cities.

Khansaheb Sykes is heavily steeped in the territory’s many infrastructural schemes and has had a presence in the UAE for all but five years of the country’s official existence.

Our wellpoint dewatering expertise is something we are immensely proud of and has been honed over decades to help customers find the best solution for any groundwater issues. read more

United Arab Emirates celebrates Golden Jubilee

Posted Date 01/12/2021

The UAE is currently enjoying a four-day public holiday commemorating the country’s historic Golden Jubilee, with National Day on 2 December marking 50 years since the Emirates were founded.

Celebrations will begin with Commemoration Day today, prompting a number of festivities and special events to acknowledge the landmark anniversary.

More than half of UAE residents are expected to take a domestic vacation during this period – the majority of whom have indicated that Dubai will be their destination of choice. read more

Generational construction project reliant upon expertise of Khansaheb Sykes

Posted Date 23/11/2021

The $1.37billion Shindagha Corridor is a five-phase project currently being undertaken by Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority. Aimed at improving various local roadways in the heart of the city, the development is expected to be completed in 2025.

The construction of a new underpass has now reached a critical stage, with a series of perimeter deep wells recently put in place to help tackle the presence of groundwater on site.

A number of Khansaheb Sykes engineers have assisted this process, recommending and installing a complex pumping arrangement to enable safe excavation. We also considered the need to remove groundwater pressure on the back side of a watertight cofferdam, providing greater stability for the shoring system. read more

Government authority acquires dewatering solution ahead of the rainy season

Posted Date 03/11/2021

It’s not unusual for Khansaheb Sykes to work with some of the Middle East’s biggest companies and organisations, with our name and brand synonymous with quality across the territory.

That’s why we are in a position to enjoy repeat business from many of our customers, including UAE government sectors who continue to put their trust in our esteemed range of dewatering pumps.

A government department recently committed to purchasing a number of our WP150-60 and GP200 pumps, and these how now been dispatched from our yard in Dubai in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. read more

Khansaheb Sykes shows strength in numbers for major dewatering operation

Posted Date 15/10/2021

When a largescale dewatering scheme requires immediate assistance, there are very few pump rental companies in the UAE that can accommodate demand beyond a certain scale.

For Khansaheb Sykes, however, the availability of suitable pumping equipment is never an issue. Having served customers across the Middle East since the 1970s, we have rightly developed a reputation for excellence, precision and reliability.

The efficiency with which we serve our clients has been supported by an expansive, modern rental fleet comprising of pumps designed for just about every use. read more

Longstanding associate of Khansaheb Sykes places substantial order

Posted Date 23/02/2021

If any evidence was needed that our reputation as the region’s leading provider of dewatering pumps carries weight, then look no further than the frequency with which we receive repeat business from satisfied clients.

At Khansaheb Sykes, we are also known for being able to meet the unique demands of our customers by tailoring pumps to include features that are specifically requested.

Only last month, an international engineering and transport company asked us to modify our GP150M units to enhance maneuverability and reduce ground clearance. read more