• Group AMANA to deliver end-to-end design-build scope for Sanad’s 64,000 sqm GTF engine MRO center in Al Ain, with operations set for 2028
• The Project reinforces Group AMANA’s leadership in delivering complex, performance-critical industrial infrastructure at scale
• Development strengthens the UAE’s aviation ecosystem while advancing local industrial and technical capabilities

Abu Dhabi, UAE — [7 May,2026] — Group AMANA, the regional leader in design and build, , and Sanad, the global aerospace engineering and asset management leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), 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 of Sanad, and Tariq Alawneh, General Manager at Group AMANA, in the presence of Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, CEO of Mubadala’s UAE Investments platform, and Jihad Bsaibes, Board Member at Group AMANA.

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 64,000 sqm facility.

Tariq Alawneh, General Manager at Group AMANA said: “The UAE continues to set the pace for the global aviation industry, and we are proud to play a role in shaping this remarkable journey. Being entrusted with a project of this scale and significance is both an honor and a responsibility we take seriously.

This milestone reflects the dedication of our teams and their unwavering commitment to delivering certainty and excellence at every stage. We are excited to bring our integrated design and build capabilities to one of the region’s most advanced aerospace developments and to contribute to a future defined by innovation, performance, and global impact.”

Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, added: “This milestone marks a defining step in the development of our GTF engine MRO center in Al Ain. Partnering with Group AMANA ensures we are building a facility to the highest global standards. With the scale, capacity, and advanced infrastructure this center will deliver, we are significantly expanding our ability to support next-generation engines, meet growing global demand, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading aerospace hub.”

This appointment reinforces Group AMANA position as a leader in delivering complex, large-scale industrial developments across the region. With a proven track record in executing high quality design-build projects, they bring the integrated capabilities required to deliver advanced infrastructure at scale, supporting the development of critical sectors and enabling long-term operational performance for strategic assets such as this next-generation aerospace facility.

Developed as a greenfield facility, the center is designed to optimize efficiency, scalability, and operational performance from the outset. 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.