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How We Managed Complex Dewatering for Rahman Island: A Case Study

Posted Date 04/09/2024

Khansaheb Sykes, the UAE branch of Andrews Sykes Group PLC and the Middle East’s leading dewatering pump rental company, proudly undertook the dewatering scope for a prestigious project on Rahman Island, Abu Dhabi, beginning on 28th May 2024. The project aimed to create an ultra-luxury community with beachfront villas, which required complex dewatering operations for the installation of a protective quay wall.

Dewatering was a critical milestone in this incredible development, and the team here at Khansaheb Sykes proved they were the best fit for the job. Deploying innovative water pump hire and dewatering pump hire solutions, we created an effective strategy tailored to the unique environmental and construction challenges of the UAE. read more

Khansaheb Sykes relocates to larger Abu Dhabi premises following success

Posted Date 08/01/2021

We are very happy to announce the continued expansion of our Middle Eastern presence by moving into a significantly bigger and more modern facility based in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

This move is indicative of the remarkable progress we have made in the region over the last few years and supported by a substantial investment that will hopefully allow us to enjoy further development in the near future.

Despite these uncertain times, our businesses has continued on a trajectory of sustained growth which has prompted the requirement for a larger premises. read more

Dewatering pumps sale aids humanitarian and development initiatives in Yemen

Posted Date 09/09/2020

For many years, Khansaheb Sykes has taken great pride in helping to improve the well-being of Yemeni citizens by working alongside the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

Revered as a national service provider, technical advisor and implementer of a wide range of lifechanging initiatives, UNOPS has led countless infrastructural and procurement schemes to stimulate sustainable development in emerging nations.

One of the more recent projects included the restoration and enhancement of Yemen’s water and sanitisation, which has been adversely affected as a result of the country’s international conflicts. read more

Construction company seeks Khansaheb Sykes pumping solution for infrastructural project

Posted Date 10/04/2020

When a contractor sought a reliable dewatering pump arrangement to provide surface and sub-surface drainage management on a site in Dubai, they got in touch with us. For decades, Khansaheb Sykes has partnered customers from a multitude of industries and provided our extensive expertise in groundwater control whenever it is required.

On this occasion, our client was looking for a dewatering solution as part of a wider infrastructure works package which also involved controlling storm water drainage network levels. With the unique specifications of this project in mind, eight GP200M units were selected because of their aptitude for delivering in excess of 130 litres per second over distances of up to 1,100 metres. read more

Dubai government department purchases 22 Sykes Pumps from Khansaheb Sykes

Posted Date 06/04/2020

At Khansaheb Sykes, we’re known for both the quality of our pumps and the speed with which we can supply them when a client has a requirement.

As the Middle East’s go-to dewatering pump company since the 1970s, we have decades of experience when it comes to delivering pumping solutions to high profile customers across the region.

This capability was recently demonstrated once again when a local government department in Dubai sought a total of 22 dewatering pumps. The sale of 12 Sykes GP150M and 10 Sykes GP200M general purpose pumps was agreed, with their immediate availability enabling the transaction to be completed almost instantly. read more

COVID-19 update

Posted Date 25/03/2020

The health and wellbeing of our customers and staff remains our highest priority.

We are continuing to observe the latest developments relating to the COVID-19 virus and are taking the necessary actions to provide our staff and customers with the best solutions to the changing situation. Many of our staff are now working from home and we are ensuring that deliveries and site visits are carried out as safely as possible.

We have a large stock of dewatering pumps and associated accessories available for rental or sale, along with specialist HVAC equipment, air conditioners, ventilation fans, dehumidifiers and chillers for larger applications provided by our sister company Andrews Sykes Climate Rental. read more

Khansaheb Sykes’ dewatering increases its footprint in the Middle East

Posted Date 05/03/2020

We are delighted to add an additional depot location in Dubai following a substantial investment in our Middle Eastern operations. Our new depot has been strategically selected to improve our service across Dubai and allows us to quickly reach customers based in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates.

In recent years, Khansaheb Sykes has provided pumping solutions for major deep well dewatering and wellpoint dewatering projects across the city. Our growing reputation within the region has prompted the need for a larger depot and additional yard space to accommodate an expanding rental fleet. read more

Happy retirement after 38 years’ service

Posted Date 07/11/2019

This December, we say goodbye to one of the longest serving members of our team who retires after 38 years of fantastic service. Krishnan, who recently turned 60, oversaw pump sales from our Sharjah base in the United Arab Emirates.

A special event and a dedicated lunch celebrating his long service at Khansaheb Sykes took place earlier this year, with everyone at the company wishing him a long and happy retirement. Krishnan joined the business during the early 80s and has demonstrated remarkable loyalty spanning almost four decades. read more

Khansaheb Sykes unveils latest product guide

Posted Date 14/02/2016

With the ever increasing fleet of units, Khansaheb Sykes is constantly updating their pump guides with the new fleet and new design. The user friendly guide book is designed to be used by industry experts to remain updated on the technical details of all our units currently in our fleet.

It has been modernized and improvised to appear elegant yet easy on the eye. The guide includes necessary graphics, tables and text explanations to our products. The newest edition includes all our latest products which have been recently added in our fleet. read more

Khansaheb Sykes Wishes Everyone A Very Happy and Prosperous 2016!

Posted Date 31/12/2015

On behalf of the entire staff of Khansaheb Sykes, we would like to wish all our clients, suppliers, partners and associates for the extremely successful 2015, and we look forward to a better and more fruitful year ahead.

We thank each of you for the tremendous support and trust you have in our services. We wish to continue working with you in the New Year which brings us with loads of new opportunities to dwell, and leave you with many more unforgettable moments ahead.

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