SAF 112.46€ -0.02% Worldwide Companies EN Login GROUP PRODUCTS & SERVICES CAREERS FINANCE NEWS & MEDIA United Arab Emirates Safran, a key player in a rapidly-expanding local industry Safran has been present in the UAE since 1991, and employs approximately 120 staff on four main sites. OUR ACTIVITIES Aerospace Safran is a recognized player within the aeronautics industrial community in the UAE and is fully involved in the economic-development and environmental policies implemented by the local authorities. Through its strategy and involvement, the Group contributes to the strengthening and development of airline hubs, an important link between East and West. Defense Safran actively participates in the development of the country’s military industry and its current transformation to best address regional issues. 120 + STAFF IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 30 YEARS ESTABLISHED IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES OUR ACTIVITIES IN THE UAE Aerospace Safran Aerosystems Middle-East Services in Dubai provides maintainance, repair and overhauls (MRO) services to all the equipment on board the aircraft of many Middle Eastern airlines. A 4,000 m2 site located in the UAE repairs a wide variety of components, including breathable air controls, seats, evacuation slides, and all HVAC devices etc. At Dubai, Safran Nacelles provides MRO services via its joint venture AMES (held 50/50 with AFI KLM & EM) for the aircraft nacelles and radomes of Middle Eastern airlines. AMES celebrated its tenth anniversary in February 2020 and simultaneously inaugurated a 1,500 m2 extension to its MRO center (initially 2,000 m2) so it could also carry out MRO work on the FSMs (Fan Stator Modules) of GE90 engines. Defense The defense activity in the country is managed by the Safran Representative Office in Abu Dhabi, which has the role of representing Safran and liaising with the governing bodies and representatives of the UAE, with their armed forces, with the French diplomatic representatives and with the entire aeronautics industry and its players. A significant proportion of Safran’s defense activities in the United Arab Emirates consists of maintaining and repairing engines from the UAE Mirage 2000-9 aircraft (and also those from Qatar and Egypt); optronics and navigation equipment in service in the country; and the military and civil helicopter fleets. BROCHURE Download our "Safran in the UAE" brochure DOWNLOAD BROCHURE (PDF, 0.59MB) OUR COMPANIES Safran Aerosystems Safran Aircraft Engines Safran Nacelles LATEST NEWS 02.24.2020 BUSINESS The AMES joint venture with Safran Nacelles expands its Dubai facility for MRO work on GE90 fan stator modules 11.17.2016 PURCHASING AMES launches new nacelle and aerostructure repair, overhaul services capabilities SEE ALL Any questions about United Arab Emirates? CONTACT US Credits Follow us Contact us Sitemap Privacy notice Legal notice FAQ Privacy settings Privacy settings By clicking “Accept All Cookies” you agree to the storing of necessary cookies to enhance navigation and to make our site work. We also set optional analytics cookies (including third party cookies) to help us improve the site and enhance your user experience by analysing your usage of the site. More info Safran Video Library These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Always active Google Analytics These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. Youtube These cookies allow you to watch Youtube videos. SAVE PREFERENCES ACCEPT ALL COOKIES WITHDRAW CONSENT