The project reinforces Group AMANA’s leadership in delivering complex, industrial infrastructure at scale
Group AMANA and Sanad, wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has signed an agreement appointing Group AMANA as the design and build contractor for Sanad’s Geared Turbofan (GTF), engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) center in Al Ain, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2028.
The agreement was signed at Make it in the Emirates 2026 by Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO, Sanad, and Tariq Alawneh, General Manager, Group AMANA, in the presence of Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, CEO, Mubadala’s UAE Investments platform, and Jihad Bsaibes, Board Member, Group AMANA.
Handover
Under the agreement, Group AMANA will deliver the full design and build scope of the project, encompassing design, permits, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of the 64,000sqm facility.
“Being entrusted with a project of this scale and significance is both an honor and a responsibility we take seriously,” remarked Alawneh.
“Partnering with Group AMANA ensures we are building a facility to the highest global standards,” commented Janahi.
By bringing advanced engine maintenance capabilities into the UAE, the project will further strengthen Sanad’s role in the global aviation ecosystem and its ability to support customers across key international markets.
