Imdaad, a Dubai-based facilities management, FM, firm, has signed a three-year renewable agreement to provide FM services across over 500 mosques managed by the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities, IACAD.

The integrated FM contract, worth AED30 million (US$8.2 million) per annum, also includes over 1,200 homes associated with mosques.

Under the terms of the agreement, Imdaad will provide a comprehensive range of maintenance services covering MEP, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, and civil systems, in addition to general cleaning, security, landscaping, waste management, tank cleaning, pest control, fire protection systems maintenance, elevators maintenance, and sound systems maintenance.

The agreement’s scope includes mosques managed by IACAD, namely Friday, Daily, and Eid Musallas.

"Dubai is known for the exceptional standards it maintains in the construction of buildings and structures, whether it is mosques, towers or infrastructure projects. This inspires us to deliver the very best in maintenance services to ensure that the properties we take on, not only retain their original identity and characteristics throughout their lifespan but also keep up with changing times by adding newer dimensions," said Jamal Abdullah Lootah, Group CEO of Imdaad.

"At Imdaad, we are committed to supporting the development of the UAE, and the agreement with IACAD provides us with a further opportunity to contribute toward the progress of our nation and thus maintain our religious, historic and cultural wealth which attracts visitors from all parts of the globe," he added.

Dr. Hamad Bin Al Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Director-General of the IACAD, said, "Imdaad is a leader in the field of facilities management with a proven track record of executing complex, integrated maintenance projects, and we are happy to take our collaboration with them to the next level with the signing of this agreement. Imdaad’s expertise will be a great asset in advancing our mission of contributing to the social and cultural development of Dubai and promoting the wellbeing of its communities."