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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

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

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

Abu Dhabi petroleum company purchases dewatering solution

Posted Date 11/08/2020

At Khansaheb Sykes, we are known for the quality of our equipment and the range of solutions available for customers to hire and purchase.

These factors, combined with the professionalism of our engineers, are among the reasons we are the go-to choice for clients across a broad spectrum of industries – including the oil and gas sector.

Last month, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) contacted us looking to buy a pump that could be used as a dewatering mechanism as and when required.

We proposed a Sykes hydraulic submersible unit complete with an H100S wet end, highlighting some of the benefits offered by this particular pump. Often used as an alternative to diesel driven pumps, this Hydraset is ideal for locations where a power source is unavailable or where low noise operation is essential. read more

Government Department buys pumps following recommendation from client

Posted Date 17/07/2020

At Khansaheb Sykes, we are renowned for providing customers with effective dewatering solutions and proposing the right equipment for each individual project.

This expertise has allowed us to work with customers from a broad range of industries including construction, marine, utilities and many more.

Our reputation as industry leaders has allowed us to develop commercial relationships with various major customers, including a prominent government entity that has approved us as their preferred pumps supplier. read more

International logistics company purchases dewatering pumps

Posted Date 15/07/2020

We recently agreed the sale of three UVO 150/100E dewatering pumps to a major logistics company seeking permanent equipment to assist with a long-term development overseas. Our client specifically approached Khansaheb Sykes with the intention of purchasing a pumping solution, having previously used our services on other occasions.

They specialise in overseeing maritime services, port terminal operations and cargo provisions and required a pumping solution to assist with a major project in Somaliland. 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